Oct 07, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Journalism, Undergraduate Minor


Students choosing to minor in journalism are required to pass the college’s Basics of Writing (BOW) exam with a 70 or higher; pass ENGL 1301  and ENGL 1302  with at least a C; and have a TTU 2.5 GPA prior to enrolling in the first writing course (JOUR 2310 ). A minor in journalism consists of a minimum of 21 hours. At least 12 of the 21 hours must be taken in residence. Additional minors are listed in each supervising department and are available in advertising , communication studies , creative media industries , media strategies , and public relations . Specific course requirements include JOUR 2300 , JOUR 2310 JOUR 3311 *, JOUR 3312 , JOUR 3380 , JOUR 4370 , and three hours of upper-level electives from JOUR courses.

* The prerequisites of JCMI 2301  and JCMI 2302  are waived for JOUR 3311  only for students wishing to minor in Journalism.