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The minor in media studies consists of a minimum of 18 credits in mass communications as described below, including a minimum of nine upper-level credits. To declare the minor, students must pass MASC 101 with a minimum grade of C and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. All courses counted toward the minor must be completed with a minimum grade of C; to graduate, students must have a minimum 2.50 minor GPA. Permission is required to enroll in all courses except MASC 101. All students in the minor in media studies program are required to register with the Robertson School of Media and Culture prior to beginning course work. Media studies course work will be distributed as follows:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| MASC 101 | Mass Communications | 3 |
| MASC 203 | Journalism Writing | 3 |
| or MASC 204 | Story | |
| or MASC 285 | Media Writing | |
| MASC 408 | Communications Law | 3 |
| Elective courses | ||
| Select nine credits from the following, prerequisites apply: | 9 | |
| Global Communications | ||
| Curiousness | ||
| Public Relations | ||
| Global Health and Social Media | ||
| Introduction to Media Production | ||
| History and Development of Journalism | ||
| Diversity in the Media | ||
| Topics in Communications | ||
| Technical Prowess | ||
| Visual Acuteness | ||
| Data Journalism and Visualization | ||
| International Media Coverage: The Middle East | ||
| Media and Culture | ||
| Great Advertising | ||
| Ethical Problems in Mass Media | ||
| Tourism and Hospitality Public Relations | ||
| Sports and Entertainment Public Relations | ||
| Special Events | ||
| Topics in Communications | ||
| Fieldwork/Internship | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |