Texas Tech University College of Media & Communication 8 courses 21 total credits
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 aC; and have a TTU 2.5 GPA prior to enrolling in any JOUR course with a number higher than 2300. 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, professional communication, 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
| Total Credit Hours | 21 credits |
Program Courses
Courses named in the catalog description of this program's requirements.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Essentials of College Rhetoric | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Advanced College Rhetoric | 3 |
| JOUR 2300 | Principles of Journalism | 3 |
| JOUR 2310 | News Writing | 3 |
| JOUR 3311 | Digital Journalism Production | 3 |
| JOUR 3312 | Reporting | 3 |
| JOUR 3380 | Editing | 3 |
| JOUR 4370 | Advanced Reporting | 3 |
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