Journalism Minor Requirements

Earn a minor in Journalism by meeting these requirements.

Required: 21 credits (3 required courses and 12 elective credits).

Students must complete:

COMM 104Introduction to Journalism3
COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
COMM 246News Writing Fundamentals in the Online World3



Electives: Students must complete 9 credits (3 courses) from the following list of courses. Note: Some courses may have prerequisites; check individual course descriptions.

COMM 220Introduction to Media Law3
COMM 280Community Journalism: Telling Stories for Community3
COMM 320Public Affairs Reporting3
COMM 350Sports Journalism3
COMM 363Multimedia Reporting and Storytelling (prereq: COMM 305 Audio Production & Broadcasting or COMM 339 Digital Video Production)3
COMM 420Interactive and Data Journalism (prereq: COMM 330 Social Media & Online Reporting; the course is approved for journalism majors without a prerequisite)3
COMM 499Special Topics1-3

Interdisciplinary Electives: Students must complete 3 credits (one course) from the following list of courses. Note: The following is not an exhaustive list. Other non-COMM courses can be approved if they are consistent with students’ learning plans.

ART 273Introduction to Graphic Design3
ENGL 226Introduction to Creative Writing3
ENGL 234Introduction to Writing, Editing, and Publishing3
ENRV 122Foundations of Environmental Science3
GEOG 471

& 471L		Cartography and Visualization

and Cartography and Visualization Laboratory		3
PHIL 255Media Ethics3
POLS 115American Government I3
POLS 116State and Local Government3
POLS 405Political Behavior3
POLS 432Public Policy Making Process3
SOC 115Social Problems3
SOC 250Diversity in American Society3

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is like a mini-major. Your major is your primary area of study and a minor allows you to:

  • Pursue another discipline
  • Add training that supports your major
  • Explore personal interests

A minor is noted on your official UND transcript and adds another layer of professional knowledge to your degree.

Your minor must be combined with a major/degree program. Certain majors may require a minor. Minors are declared and have special requirements like mandatory classes.

Consult with your academic advisor if you are interested in adding a minor to your major. They will ensure you can fit a minor into your schedule without interfering with your major requirements.

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