Journalism Minor

Journalism Minor (24 units)

Lower Division Requirements

JRN170 Introduction to Journalism

An introduction to elements of basic journalism: reporting, style, editing and ethics. Prerequisite: ENG 113. (3 units; Interdisciplinary/Multicultural; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	JRN170-A	A	McDaniel, Micah	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 AM - 10:50 AM	James Complex 367
Fall 2013	JRN170-B	B	Chute, Michael D.	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	James Complex 367
Spring 2014	JRN170-A	A	McDaniel, Micah	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	James Complex ONLN

JRN212 Yearbook Production

A course designed to give the student basic skills and practical experience in the processes which lead to the production and distribution of a publication. Members of the class constitute the editorial staff of the University yearbook. Meets three hours per week for critiques in writing, editing and design, followed by production. May be repeated for credit. A total of 12 units from publication courses JRN 212, 215, 412 and 415 may be applied to the major/minor, of which 6 may be upper division. Prerequisite: ENG 113. (3 units; Interdisciplinary/Multicultural; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	JRN212-A	A	Romo, Sandra Jean	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday	2:00 PM - 2:50 PM	James Complex ONLN
Spring 2014	JRN212-A	A	Romo, Sandra Jean	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday	2:00 PM - 2:50 PM	James Complex ONLN

JRN215 Newspaper Production

Members of the class constitute the editorial staff of the University newspaper. Meets weekly for discussion, instruction and critique of assignments as they pertain to news reporting, writing and editing, followed by production. May be repeated for credit. A total of 12 units from publication courses JRN 212, 215, 412 and 415 may be applied to the major/minor, of which 6 may be upper division. Prerequisite: ENG 113. (3 units; Interdisciplinary/Multicultural; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	JRN215-A	A	Chute, Michael D.	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	James Complex 367
Spring 2014	JRN215-A	A	Chute, Michael D.	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	James Complex Array

Upper Division Requirements

Complete nine (9) units from the following:

COM300 Public Relations

Principles, history and professional practice of public relations and the writing and production of materials for special events, newsletters, and brochures. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Multicultural; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	COM300-A	A	Romo, Sandra Jean	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	James Complex ONLN
Spring 2014	COM300-A	A	Romo, Sandra Jean	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	TBA ONLN

COM400 Spec Topic Communication Studies

Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of communication arts. Topic varies for different semesters. May be taken multiple times with change in topic. (3 units; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	COM400-A	A	Cervantes, Cynthia D.	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	James Complex Array
Spring 2014	COM400-A	A	Marse, Michael	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	TBA Array

JRN310 Photojournalism

A course offering an examination of elements of excellent photographic principles. Attention will be given to the development of artistic and technical skills: composition, focus, lighting techniques, photo editing; as well as personal skills: relating to subjects, reporters, and editors. An excellent photograph provides insight into written stories and many times the stories are told more effectively with pictures. This course will teach the art of telling a story with pictures. Prerequisite: ART 210. (3 units)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	JRN310-A	A	Kitada, Michael	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	Yeager Center B110
Spring 2014	JRN310-A	A	Kitada, Michael	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	8:00 AM - 9:20 AM	Yeager Center B110

JRN320 Ethics in Public Relatns & Journ

This course is an introduction to the ethical and legal aspects of public relations and journalism. Students will gain practical insight into the field through review of real-world case studies and public relations materials on ethics, policies and law. (3 units; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	JRN320-A	A	Romo, Sandra Jean	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	James Complex ONLN
Spring 2014	JRN320-A	A	Chute, Michael D.	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	12:30 PM - 1:50 PM	James Complex 375

JRN350 Magazine Article Writing

Development of versatile writing and research skills for selected print media, with emphasis on magazine article and newspaper feature, includes overview of magazine market. (3 units; Interdisciplinary/Multicultural; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	JRN350-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Thursday	9:30 AM - 10:50 PM	James Complex ONLN

JRN400 Special Topics in Journalism

Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of Journalism. Topic varies for different semesters. May be taken multiple times with change in topic. (3 units; Fall, Spring)

JRN410 Advanced Photo Journalism

This course is a study on the field of advanced photojournalism and the various skill sets that a photographer needs to be a competent visual storyteller. The course will enhance the student's skills as a visual storyteller in the areas of photo stories, sports coverage, news situations, feature photography, and advanced portrait techniques including lighting. Students will gain practical insight into the field through the hands on experience of shooting on a day to day basis and the publishing of their work in the Banner and/or the Banner website. Prerequisite: JRN310 (3 units)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	JRN410-A	A	Kitada, Michael	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	Yeager Center B110
Spring 2014	JRN410-A	A	Kitada, Michael	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	8:00 AM - 9:20 AM	Yeager Center B110

JRN412 Advanced Yearbook Production

A course designed to give the student advanced skills and practical experience in the processes which lead to the production and distribution of a publication. Members of the class constitute the editorial staff of the University yearbook. Meets three hours per week for critiques in writing, editing and design, followed by production. May be repeated for credit. A total of 12 units from publication courses JRN 212, 215, 412 and 415 may be applied to the major/minor, of which 6 may be upper division. Prerequisite: JRN 212.(3 units; Interdisciplinary/Multicultural; Fall, Spring))

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	JRN412-A	A	Romo, Sandra Jean	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday	2:00 PM - 2:50 PM	James Complex ONLN
Spring 2014	JRN412-A	A	Romo, Sandra Jean	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday	2:00 PM - 2:50 PM	James Complex ONLN

JRN415 Advanced Newspaper Production

Members of the class constitute the editorial staff of the University newspaper. Meets weekly for discussion, instruction and critique of assignments as they pertain to news reporting, writing and editing, followed by production. May be repeated for credit. A total of 12 units from publication courses JRN 212, 215, 412 and 415 may be applied to the major/minor, of which 6 may be upper division. Prerequisite: JRN 215. (3 units; Interdisciplinary/Multicultural; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	JRN415-A	A	Chute, Michael D.	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	James Complex 367
Spring 2014	JRN415-A	A	Chute, Michael D.	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	James Complex Array

JRN450 Internship in Journalism

Under faculty supervision, the student will be assigned to a position, utilizing principles of journalism acquired and employed throughout their university experience. This internship provides an opportunity for investigating and participating in field experience with a practitioner of the trade, giving depth and breadth to their understanding of journalism as a whole. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chair.(1-3 units; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	JRN450-A	A	Chute, Michael D.	09/03/2013	Array	Array - Array	Instructor OFFC
Spring 2014	JRN450-A	A	Chute, Michael D.	01/08/2014	Array	Array - Array	Instructor OFFC

Journalism Minor