This minor allows students to explore their interest in media studies by taking a range of courses related to advertising, film, journalism, and media production & management.
Minor Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
- Grades below "C" (2.0) in lower level courses are not accepted in the minor.
- At least 12 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF within the Nicholson School of Communication and Media.
Prerequisite Courses
- Students must satisfy each course's prerequisites before enrolling in the course.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
6 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- MMC2004 - Mass Media (3)
- RTV3007 - Development and Structure of Electronic Media and New Technology (3)
Restricted Electives
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Additional restricted electives can be taken as approved by an advisor.
- Complete at least 4 of the following:
- ADV3008 - Principles of Advertising (3)
- ADV4103 - Radio-Television Advertising (3)
- ADV4300 - Advertising Media Planning (3)
- FIL2030 - History of Motion Pictures (3)
- FIL3006 - Art of the Cinema (3)
- FIL4830 - Motion Picture Genre (3)
- JOU3004 - History of American Journalism (3)
- JOU3015 - Principles of Journalism (3)
- JOU4700 - Journalism Ethics (3)
- MMC3200 - Mass Communication Law (3)
- MMC3203 - Media Ethics (3)
- MMC3630 - Social Media as Mass Communication (3)
- MMC4300 - International Media (3)
- MMC4602 - Contemporary Media Issues (3)
- RTV3511 - Production Fundamentals and Aesthetics of Electronic Media (3)
- RTV4403 - Electronic Media, Technology, and Society (3)
- RTV4503 - Sports Programming in Electronic Media (3)
- RTV4700 - Media Policy and Regulations (3)
Grand Total Credits: 18
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 18
Other Requirements
- Internship, co-op, or independent study credit can be used toward the minor with prior school permission.
