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Area 1


This area includes the more general science courses and Journalism students are required to take 3 credits, often equalling one class. Area 1 includes but is not limited to: Animal Science, Chemistry, Geology, Math, Physics and Sociology.

Area 2


This area covers the human sciences and Journalism students are required to take 6 credits, often equalling two classes. Area 2 includes but is not limited to: History, Economics, Peace studies, Agribusiness Management and Geography.

Area 3


This area covers the arts and humanities and Journalism students are required to take 6 credits, often equalling two classes. Area 2 includes but is not limited to: Languages, all art classes, all music classes, Classical Humanities and Religious Studies.

Area 4


Area 4 is different than the preivous three. Journalism students are required to take an additional 15 credits, usually around 5 class. These credits can be courses from any of the previous three areas.

Double Majors and Minors

Because of Area 4, it is easy for Journalism Majors to add a second major, minor or various combinations depending on dedication, willingness for possible fifth year and ability to maintain course loads. Many minors can be attained by utilizing Area 4 to fill the needed courses, but one or two more classes may be needed. For additional majors, make sure to double-dip as much as possible. Make sure to double check needed courses for the second major. Discussing with both advisors as much as possible is key to understanding the courses that you need in order to get your desired degrees.