Professional Writing, Minor

The requirements for a minor must be completed concurrently with the major degree requirements. No minor may be added by completing courses after receiving the bachelor’s degree.

Request to substitute a minor requirement must be approved in writing by the Gaylord College of Journalism & Mass Communication.

• ENGL 1113 & ENGL 1213 must be completed prior to starting the minor.

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Courses
JMC 3011	Practicum 1	1
JMC 3504	Introduction to Professional Writing	4
JMC 4524	Writing the Short Story	4
Electives
Choose 6 hours from the following:		6
JMC 4533	Mystery Writing
JMC 4543	Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writing
JMC 4593	Young Adult Fiction Writing
JMC 4583
JMC 4970	Special Topics
Total Credit Hours		15

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JMC 3011 may be taken at anytime during the minor. 

• Minors are available to all undergraduate students at OU. If the minor is officially declared, successfully completed, and noted on the graduation application, the student’s transcript will so indicate at the time the bachelor’s degree is posted.