2016-2017 Minor in Journalism
18 Units
This checklist is not intended to replace advising from the department. Consult with the department advisor for appropriate course sequencing. Use this checklist in combination with the Academic Requirements Report, which is the official graduation verification.
Prerequisites
Complete the following course (3 units total):
JOUR 110: Mass Media and Society (3)
GE: Social Sciences and Citizenship (D2) or Lifelong Learning (E)
Complete the following course with a grade of “C” or better (3 units total):
JOUR 120: News Writing and Ethics (3)
Complete 12 UNITS of additional journalism courses from the following list (12 units total):
JOUR 104: Social Media Communication (3)
GE: Lifelong Learning (E) (GE starts spring 2017)
JOUR 160: Understanding News Media (3)
GE: Critical thinking (A3)
JOUR 240: Multimedia Storytelling (3) / Prerequisite/Corequisite: JOUR 120
JOUR 270: Principles of Public Relations (3)
JOUR 300: Photojournalism (3)
JOUR 305: Media Design (3) / JOUR 120 with a “C” grade or better
JOUR 310: Writing for the Daily 49er (3) / JOUR 120 and JOUR 240 or consent of instructor
JOUR 311: News Reporting and Ethics (3) / JOUR 120 with a “C” grade or better
JOUR 312: Global News Media (3)
GE: Interdisciplinary Capstone (F) and Global / Upper division standing
JOUR 315: Literary Journalism
GE: Writing Intensive Capstone (F) (GE starts spring 2017) / Upper division standing
JOUR 316: Freelance and Feature Writing (3)
GE: Writing Intensive Capstone (F) (GE starts spring 2017) / Upper division standing
JOUR 318: Sports Journalism (3) / JOUR 120 and JOUR 240 with a “C” grade or better
JOUR 321: Broadcast News Writing and Reporting (3) / JOUR 120 and JOUR 240 with a “C” grade or better
JOUR 331: Editing for Print and Online (3) / JOUR 120 with a “C” grade or better
JOUR 340: Advanced Multimedia Journalism (3) / JOUR 120 and JOUR 240 with a “C” grade or better
JOUR 360: Culture and Politics of the Internet (3)
GE: Interdisciplinary Capstone (F) (GE starts spring 2017) / Upper division standing
JOUR 380: Advanced Photojournalism (3) / JOUR 120 with a “C” grade or better, and JOUR 300
JOUR 382: Radio News Production (3) / Upper division standing
JOUR 405: Advanced Media Design / JOUR 120 with a “C” grade or better, and JOUR 305
JOUR 412: Theories of Mass Communication (3)
JOUR 415: Gender, Class and Ethnicity in the Media (3)
GE: Interdisciplinary Capstone (F) and Human Diversity (spring 2017) / Upper division standing
JOUR 418: Journalism: Past, Present and Future (3)
GE: Interdisciplinary Capstone (F) (GE starts spring 2017) / Upper division standing
JOUR 420: In-Depth Reporting for the Daily 49er (3) / JOUR 240 and JOUR 311 with a “C” grade or better
JOUR 430: Communication Law and Policy (3) / Upper division standing
JOUR 431: Mass Media Ethics (3) / Upper division standing
JOUR 440: Trends in Online Media (3) / JOUR 120 and JOUR 240 with a “C” grade or better
JOUR 480: Magazine Writing and Editing (3) / JOUR 240 and JOUR 311 with a “C” grade or better
JOUR 482: Television News Production and Performance (3) / JOUR 120 with a “C” grade or better, and JOUR 321
JOUR 490: Selected Topics in Mass Communication (1-3) / JOUR 311 with a “C” or better
JOUR 494: Research Methods (3) / Upper division standing
JOUR 495: Enterprise Reporting in Diverse Communities (3) / JOUR 240 and JOUR 311 with a “C” or better
JOUR 498: Internship (3) / Senior status or consent of instructor
JOUR 499: Special Projects (1-3) / JOUR 311 with a “C” or better; majors only

See Catalog for additional course information, limitations, and requirements.

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GPA Requirements
Minimum 2.0 for ALL of the following:
§  Overall GPA
§  CSULB GPA
§  Cumulative Major/Minor GPA / Unit Requirements
120 Overall units
40 Upper Division units
30 CSULB units
24 Upper Division CSULB units / Class Unit Levels
0-29 units = Freshmen
30-59 units = Sophomore
60-89 units = Junior/Upper Division Standing
90+ units = Senior
Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR)
Attempt the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) before 50 units. Transfer students must take the WPE during their first semester.

Additional Information

§  Some courses and GE Capstones may count in GE and the minor. Courses in bold indicate GE requirements. Visit the GE website for course selection: csulb.edu/ge.

Department of Journalism and Public Relations Location: LA4-106 Phone Number: (562) 985-4981

ATLAS Network/College of Liberal Arts Advising Center Location: PH1-104 Phone Number: (562) 985-7804

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