Students who wish to minor in journalism will take 18 hours with at least 9 hours of upper-level classes. All students are required to take one entry-level course plus 5 other courses. Depending on the electives chosen a student could select a general journalism minor or one with a focus in strategic communications or news. (See the School of Journalism  for a list of selected courses and prerequisites.) To receive a minor in journalism, a grade of C or better must be earned in each journalism course completed in residence or transferred to UNT. All courses are 3 hours. The Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Exam (GSP) is required for a minor in news and for all courses that have the GSP exam listed as a prerequisite. Prerequisites for upper level classes must be completed.