College of Communication and Information

Journalism Studies - Minor

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The Journalism minor helps students develop analytical and critical thinking skills to communicate with audiences across all media platforms.

Minor in Journalism Studies—18 Credit Hours

Minor Pre-requisites 
JOU 101—Introduction to Journalism
JOU 204—Writing for the Mass Media

Minor Requirements 
JOU 333—Media Law and Ethics
JOU 455—Mass Media and Diversity: Race, Gender & Class

Minor Electives 
Select from the following for a total of 6 credits
JOU 208—Issues in 21st Century Sports
JOU 319—World Media Systems
​JOU 330—Web Publishing and Design
JOU 415*—Design and Layout (Subtitle required)
JOU 497**—Special Topics in Journalism (Subtitle required)
JOU 531—Media Law
JOU 532—Ethics of Journalism and Mass Communication
JOU 535—History of Journalism

*May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits under different subtitles
**May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits under different subtitles

 
2020-2021 Minor Sheet

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Writers and Authors

Writers and authors develop written content for various types of media.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.

Median Salary

$73,690

per year in 2023

Number of Jobs

151,200

in 2023

10 Year Job Outlook

5,600

new jobs (average)

Work Environment

Writers and authors may work anywhere they have access to a computer. Many writers and authors are self-employed.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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