Minor in Journalism

Minor in

Journalism

Become a better-informed citizen while learning to evaluate information and communicate effectively.

About the Program

This 18-credit program is intended to help you effectively gather facts, critically evaluate them and disseminate them clearly through a variety of media. 

Declare the Minor

  • To declare a journalism minor you must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Printable Checklist (Requirements for 2025-present)
  • For additional questions about the journalism program or to officially declare the minor, schedule an appointment with Journalism Advisor Vanessa DeCardenas or fill out our Declare Major or Minor form.

Course Outline

Required Courses

Upper-Division Electives

Complete two upper-division electives from this list. Please contact your advisor for planning, as not all courses are offered each semester.