Journalism (Public Relations) Minor

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Requirements for a Minor in Journalism

Students pursuing a minor in journalism must complete a minimum of 18 - 20 hours of MCJ courses in one of the following emphasis areas: broadcast journalism, news-editorial, photojournalism or public relations.

Requirements for a Minor

The following 14 hours are required:

MCJ 102 - Introduction to Media Writing 3 hrs.
MCJ 200 - Introduction to Digital Media Production 2 hrs.
MCJ 312 - Graphic Design 3 hrs.
MCJ 421 - Public Relations 3 hrs.
MCJ 422 - Public Relations Writing and Publication Design 3 hrs.

The remaining six hours are to be selected from the following:

MCJ 311 - News Editing and Design 3 hrs.
MCJ 424 - Public Opinion, Mass Communication and Society 3 hrs.
MCJ 426 - Public Relations Research 3 hrs.
MCJ 454 - Media Law and Ethics 3 hrs.
MCJ 483 - Seminar in Public Relations 3 hrs.