Journalism Minor

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Minor Code OR6906

Scripps College of Communication
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
200 Schoonover Center for Communication
20 E. Union St.
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2590
Fax: 740.593.2592
http://www.scrippsjschool.org
info@scrippsjschool.org

Eddith Dashiell, Ph.D., Associate Director Undergraduate Studies, contact person

Program Overview

The Journalism Minor offers students an overview of the role of media in society and an understanding of basic theories and practices of newsgathering and strategic communication. The minor helps students to communicate information about their major disciplines to a wide audience, across multiple media platforms.

Admissions Information

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Completion of the Journalism Minor will enable students to pursue career opportunities in which critical analysis of information, media literacy, and an understanding of basic journalistic concepts are required.

Requirements

Required Courses

JOUR 1050 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 2050 - News and Information Literacy Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 2150 - Mass Media Writing Principles Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 3200 - Ethics, Mass Media, and Society Credit Hours: 3

Additional Required Courses

Complete two of the following, including at least one at the 3000 level or higher:

JOUR 1330 - Precision Language for Journalists Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 2210 - Graphics of Communication Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 2500 - Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 3110 - History of American Journalism Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 3140 - Fundamentals of Online Journalism Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 3500 - Radio and Television Reporting and Writing Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 3620 - Community Journalism Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 4130 - Gender, Race, and Class in Journalism and Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 4190 - Legal Issues of Online Journalism Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 4230 - International and Cross-Cultural Advertising Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 4320 - Specialized Business Media Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 4510 - Corporate Social Responsibility Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 4530 - Strategic Social Media Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 4630 - Media and Conflicts Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 4650 - Opinion Writing Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 4660 - International Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 4710 - Public Relations Planning Credit Hours: 3
JOUR 4810 - News Media Management Credit Hours: 3

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