Children's Media, Minor | University of Alabama

The Children’s Media minor is designed for students interested in children and the print and digital media they consume. Students have the opportunity to explore a range of industry areas in which individuals conduct research about the effects of media on children, learn to manage print and digital media platforms, and create media content for children and adolescents. The interdisciplinary curriculum combines foundational knowledge and practical skills to help students develop specialized skills in evaluating and creating print and digital content for children including books, zines, apps, and television.

Candidates for the Children’s Media minor must earn a minimum of 18 semester hours of credit, including at least 9 hours of required courses and 9 hours of electives. All undergraduate students are eligible to take the minor.

Code and Title		Hours
Required Courses (9 hours)		9
LS 350	Children & Media
LS 440	Child Digital Media Cultures
LS 445	Writing for Children and YA
Electives (9 hours)		9
APR 280	Intro to Audience Analysis
BA 205	Introduction to Book Arts
BA 404	Art and Culture of Zines
EN 313	Writing Across Media
EN 383	Book and Print Design
JCM 372	Media Effects
LS 203	Intro to Children's Literature
LS 204	Intro to YA Literature
LS 208	Small Press Pub Digital World
LS 353	Und. Global Persp. Child Media
LS 490	Adv Special Topics Lib Studies
LS 498	Independent Study

Grade Point Average

A 2.0 grade point average in the minor is required. The minor GPA is calculated based on all courses applicable to the minor that the student has attempted at UA. A C- or better is required in all courses in the minor. Please see the Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA) section of this catalog for an explanation of grade point average calculations.

Upper-Level Residency

A minimum of six hours of 300- or 400-level courses in the minor must be earned on this campus.

Ancillary Courses

This minor does not require ancillary courses.

Additional Minor Requirements

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all University, College, major and minor requirements. Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor in Tisch Student Services if they have any questions regarding the Children's Media minor.