Multimedia Journalism Emphasis, Communication Teaching Minor

Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in minor courses.
Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 24 credit hours.
Program Code: 3070
CIPC: 131399

Students who select the Communication Teaching minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog).

Course Requirements for Minor

Multimedia Journalism Emphasis (24 credit hours)

Communication Courses Required (18 credit hours)

COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking Credits: (3) or
COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Credits: (3) *
COMM 1130 - Media Writing Credits: (3)
COMM 1500 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credits: (3) or
COMM 2010 HU - Mass Media and Society Credits: (3)
COMM 3130 - News Reporting and Writing Credits: (3)
COMM 3650 - Communication Law Credits: (3)
COMM 4840 - Teaching Journalism and Advising Student Media in the Secondary School Credits: (3)

Note:

*Students must take either COMM 1020 or COMM 2110 as a foundation course requirement for the Communication Teaching Minor, whichever is not used for Teacher Education Admission requirements.

Electives (6 credit hours)

Select 6 credit hours from the following in consultation with and approved by the department’s communication education advisor for the Multimedia Journalism emphasis.

COMM 1560 - Audio Production and Performance Credits: (3)
COMM 2200 - In-studio Video Production and Performance Credits: (3)
COMM 2250 - Essentials of Digital Media Credits: (3)
COMM 3220 - Editing Credits: (3)
COMM 3350 - Visual Communication Credits: (3)
COMM 3740 - Copy Writing for Audio and Video Credits: (3)
COMM 3780 - Broadcast News Writing and Production Credits: (3)
COMM 3890 - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience with Signpost Credits: (1-3)
COMM 4130 - In-depth and Investigative Journalism Credits: (3)