The Department of Communication and Media offers students the opportunity to minor in two areas, Communication or Journalism. Below are outlines of required coursework. Any SUNY New Paltz student wishing to declare a minor may do so by visiting the department.
Communication Studies Minor Plan
322 - Communication Minor Code
Liberal Arts Curriculum
18 Credit Hours
Course # |
Title |
Credits |
Select two of the following |
6 |
|
90101 |
Media & Society |
3 |
90102 |
Intro to Communication |
3 |
90104 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
Select one of the following |
3 |
|
90202 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
90204 |
Small Group Communication |
3 |
90257 |
Storytelling and Culture |
3 |
90357 |
Argumentation |
3 |
| 90360 | Organizational Communication One | 3 |
|
Elective Courses |
9 |
|
|
TOTAL |
18 |
|
- Grades less than C- are not accepted in Communication Department Minor courses.
- A C average in Communication Department courses is required for degree application.
Download the Communication Minor Plan form *
What about majoring in Communication or Radio/TV Production?
Journalism Minor Plan
356 - Journalism Minor Code
Liberal Arts Curriculum
18 Credit Hours
Course #
|
Title
|
Credits
|
Required:
|
3 |
|
53230
|
Journalism I
|
4 |
| One of the following: | 3-4 |
|
| 53232 | Journalism II | 4 |
| 53314 | Feature Writing | 4 |
| 53313 | Public Affairs and Reporting | 3 |
| 53312 | Copyediting & Layout | 3 |
| Two of the following: | 6 |
|
| 53452 | Mass Media Law | 3 |
| 53347 | Ethics in Journalism | 3 |
| 53464 | Press in America | 3 |
| 53334 | Literature in Journalism | |
| The following: | ||
| 90490 | Journalism Fieldwork (Internship-Comm/Media) | 3 or 4 |
| 90491 | Internship Seminar | 1 |
Students must complete fieldwork at a newspaper or magazine. This fieldwork would mean working 8-12 hours a week for 15 weeks, or an equivalent number of hours in a summer. See department secretary for fieldwork requirements.
Download the Journalism Minor Plan *
