Journalism Minor
The Department of Journalism welcomes minors in journalism who are committed to significant journalism instruction while they specialize in majors that educate them in broad subject areas that may relate to news coverage.
Students should recognize that it takes a minimum of four semesters to complete the journalism minor due to course prerequisites. Journalism minors are encouraged to complete their core journalism courses in their first year, especially those foundational courses which should be taken in the first semester i.e. course (Media Writing and Editing) and course (Introduction to Journalism).
Students are strongly encouraged to become active in TCU student media.
22 hours in journalism, including
Media Writing and Editing | 3 | |
Introduction to Journalism | 3 | |
Introduction to Visual Journalism | 3 | |
Diversity and the Media | 3 | |
Reporting | 4 | |
Law and Ethics of Mass Communication | 3 |
One upper-level reporting course from this list:
News Production | 3 | |
Business Journalism | 3 | |
Public Affairs Reporting | 3 | |
Specialized Reporting | 3 | |
Sports Journalism | 3 | |
Opinion and Commentary | 3 | |
Long-Form Journalism | 3 |
Meaning all journalism minors must have at least one specialized reporting course and be enrolled in course before enrolling in any elective course in the Department of Journalism.
Journalism Residence Requirement
Once a student is enrolled at TCU, they must take courses required for the journalism major and the journalism minor at TCU.