Electronic journalism provides a foundation in journalism with a focus on writing style and research techniques unique to broadcast, online, and computer-assisted reporting. Many jobs require computer-assisted research and writing.
Students in this minor develop these skills in addition to a solid understanding of copyright, ethical, and First Amendment issues. They learn how they relate to new technologies.
This minor is not available to communication majors pursuing a concentration in journalism.
Degree Requirements (Catalog Year 2011-2012)
In addition to meeting the following requirements for this degree, students must meet the university requirements for all minors.
Students pursuing this minor must complete 18 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
- Four required courses (12 credits): COMM 303, 351, 361, 475
- Two elective courses (6 credits): COMM 203, 330, 352, 353, 354, 356, 359, 370, 371, 374, 453, 454, 455
COMM 399 or COMM 450, when relevant, may be applied to this requirement with prior written approval of the director of the minor.
Total: 18 Credits
Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.