Minor in Journalism and Integrated Media
Overview
A journalism and integrated media minor is offered with the completion of 24 credits, including 21 credits of core required courses in media law, ethics and career preparation, and 3 elective credits in public relations, visual media or broadcast journalism.
Courses
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, visit Biola's academic catalog.
Curriculum Requirements
A Journalism and Integrated Media Minor is offered with the completion of 20 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| JOUR 105 | Foundations of Journalism | 3 |
| JOUR 120 | Writing Across Media | 3 |
| or JOUR 125 | Foundational Media Skills: Photography | |
| or JOUR 135 | Foundational Media Skills: Videography | |
| JOUR 200 | Media Career Readiness Practicum | 3 |
| JOUR 241 | Audio Workshop | 1 |
| JOUR 245 | Video Workshop | 1 |
| JOUR 390 | Media Law | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Sports Media 1 | ||
| Data Reporting and Visualization | ||
| Studio Production 2 | ||
| Editing and Digital Media Management | ||
| Magazine and Free-Lance Writing | ||
| Broadcast Anchoring and Announcing 2 | ||
| Photojournalistic Storytelling and Visual Publication 2 | ||
| International Journalism | ||
| Commentary, Opinion and Reviews | ||
| Advanced Journalism Seminar 2 | ||
| Media Narrative Project 2 | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
- 1
Additional course(s), which are not minor requirements, are recommended for success in this course. See department for advising.
- 2
Additional course(s), which are not minor requirements, are required as prerequisites. See department for advising.