Communication/Journalism Minors

Minors open to all non-C/J majors (18 credits)

The C/J major requires a minor taken in another department or program. The minors listed on this page may not be taken to fulfill that requirement.

Communication/Journalism

• Introduction to Mass Communication (COMM 100)
• At least 1 speech from the following:
  • Speech Communication (COMM 250)
  • Public Speaking (COMM 353)
  • Interviewing (COMM 354)
• The remaining classes may be chosen from
  any COMM course (except 199 and 490).

Journalism

• Introduction to Mass Communication (COMM 100)
• News Writing and Reporting (COMM 301)
• Advanced News Writing and Reporting (COMM 302)
• Choose 3 electives from the following:
  • Magazine Writing (COMM 304)
  • Copy Editing and Design (COMM 305)
  • Feature and Enterprise Reporting (COMM 308)
  • Sports Reporting (COMM 310)
  • Magazine Writing for Publication (COMM 311)
  • Newspaper Practicum (COMM 314: may be taken twice)
  • Photography for the Media (COMM 334)
  • Broadcast Journalism (COMM 366)

Strategic Communication

• Introduction to Public Relations (COMM 270)
• Advanced PR Programs and Management (COMM 472)
• Choose at least one of the following:
  • Introduction to Video Production (COMM 231)
  • Digital Media.Social Media (COMM 260/263)
  • Introduction to Advertising (COMM 281)
• Choose 1-3 electives from the following:
  • Speech Communication (COMM 250)
  • Business Communication (COMM 253)*
  • Media Law (COMM 346)
  • International Communication (COMM 347)
  • Public Relations Case Studies (COMM 372)
  • Seminar in Integrated Marketing Communications (COMM 376)
  • Advanced Media Relations (COMM 377)
  • Creative Ad Writing: Print (COMM 383)
  • Creative Ad Writing: Broadcasting (COMM 384)
  • Advanced Video Production (COMM 431)
  • Introduction to Marketing (MGMT 221)*
  *For majors requiring both of these courses, only one may be counted toward the minor.

Video Production

• Visual Communication (COMM 220)
• Introduction to Video Production (COMM 231)
• Introduction to Television Production (COMM 332)
• Choose at least one of the following:
  • History of Television and Radio (COMM 264)
  • Cable and Cutting-Edge Television (COMM 265)
• Choose at least one of the following:
  • Digital Media.Social Media (COMM 260/263)
  • Documentary Film (COMM 261)
  • Advanced Video Production (COMM 431)
• If necessary, you may choose one of the following:
  • Hollywood Film Genres (American Studies 203)
  • Film, TV, and Visual Culture (American Studies 204)
  • Introduction to Film (English 268)