Minor in Journalism
About This Program
The Minor in Journalism provides students with the skills and experience useful to journalism and related industries. Journalism practice promotes accountability and information flow to the public; consequently, the program strives to introduce ideas of social responsibility and ethics in journalism. Through lectures, practical experience, and direct application of writing, reporting, editing, photography, and digital production, journalism minors are exposed to skills that emphasize the multiple competencies of contemporary journalists. Course assignments involve covering real-world news and events. Students have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience through student media outlets such as the department’s Arlington Sentinel News.
Competencies
- Upon completion of this minor, students will have competency in articulating news values and conventions of journalism.
- Upon completion of this minor, students will have competency in basic skills required for photo and multimedia journalism.
- Upon completion of this minor, students will have competency in understanding how sources are used in news stories.
- Upon completion of this minor, students will have competency in writing basic news stories in Associated Press style.
Admissions Criteria
All degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible to complete a minor in Journalism. Interested students please consult an Academic Advisor in the Department of Communication.
Curriculum
| 12 hours of any courses across the Department of Communication in consultation with the Academic Advisor | 12 | |
| Choose two 3000/4000 level JOUR courses in consultation with the Academic Advisor | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Advising Resources
Advisors assist with many tasks via email:
- Remove enrollment holds.
- Evaluate progress and make course suggestions.
- Assist choosing majors/minors.
- Help enrolling/dropping courses.
For more assistance students may schedule in-person or virtual appointments in advance, thru the advising resources webpage link, or drop by our office.
Location:
126 Fine Arts Building
Email:
commadvising@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-5760