Journalism Minor
Students learn about the role of journalism in American life by studying the functions of journalism in American democracy and by producing news reporting. They will explore journalism ethics and the influence of news coverage, as well as learning practical journalism skills such as fact-checking, interviewing, news writing and audio, video and multimedia production.
Program Requirements
(18 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| JRN 101 | Journalism and American Life | 3 |
| JRN 102 | Precision Language for News Writing | 3 |
| JRN 201 | Reporting and News Writing I | 3 |
| JRN 202 | Reporting and News Writing II | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Topics in Journalism Studies | ||
| True Stories in Sound: Digital Audio Journalism | ||
| Digital Video Reporting | ||
| International Journalism | ||
| Sports Reporting and Writing | ||
| Specialized Journalism | ||
| Capstone in Television Journalism | ||
| Critical Writing in Journalism | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |