This is an archived version of the University Catalog and is no longer being maintained. References to people, offices, policies, and web links may be outdated. View the current catalog or email catalog@csuchico.edu for updated information. Students who have catalog rights to this version of the catalog should check with an advisor for graduation requirements.

Skip to Side Navigation Skip to Content Skip to Accessibility Settings

The Minor in Journalism

The purpose of the Minor in Journalism is to offer students the opportunity to build a knowledge and skills base in the professional fields of news and public relations. Students selecting this minor can enhance their employment desirability by learning an array of media writing and conceptual skills. Students also can expect to achieve a detailed understanding of the role of journalism in society, thus enhancing a general liberal arts education.

Course Requirements for the Minor: 21 units

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.

Select one of the following patterns.

Public Relations Pattern: 21 units

Pattern Core: 12 units

4 courses required:

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of JOUR 260 for Journalism majors.
This course is also offered as POLS 244.

OR (the following course may be substituted for the above)

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
Prerequisites: ENGL 130I.
Prerequisites: ENGL 130I or JOUR 130I (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, JOUR 244, JOUR 260.

Electives: 9 units

3 courses selected from:

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
Prerequisites: ENGL 130I or JOUR 130I.
This course is also offered as WMST 211.
Prerequisites: JOUR 260.

News-Editorial Pattern: 21 units

Pattern Core: 12 units

3 courses required:

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags

OR (the following course may be substituted for the above)

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
Prerequisites: ENGL 130I.
Prerequisites: JOUR 101, JOUR 260.

1 course selected from:

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
Prerequisites: ENGL 130I or JOUR 130I (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, HIST 130, JOUR 260, POLS 155.
Prerequisites: JOUR 260.

Electives: 9 units

3 courses selected from:

SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
Prerequisites: ENGL 130I or JOUR 130I.
This course is also offered as WMST 211.
Prerequisites: JOUR 260.

Substitutions in course electives or prerequisites for either minor pattern may be allowed with the permission of the departmental chair.

Catalog Cycle:15