The Journalism Program, including the journalism minor, is open to all students. The minor also requires completion of an internship at a news media outlet.
Requirements for the minor
To complete the minor, students must take at least six Journalism courses, including two required classes and four electives. The minor also requires completion of an internship using journalistic skills. All courses are open to non-minors unless specified otherwise.
The two required courses are:
The seven students with their press passes before covering Kamala Harris’s rally. Photo courtesy of Izzy Wagener
- JOUR-1100 Introduction to Journalism
Offered in the fall and spring
This course is designed to explore the basic principles and practices of journalism as they are being carried out today, from skillful interviewing and research, to developing sources, verifying information, and understanding ethics and laws surrounding the creation and presentation of daily journalism on a variety of platforms. Each class meeting is focused around recognizing the role of accurate, transparent journalistic practices and their importance to society and to democracy.
- JOUR-4970 Journalism Capstone
Offered in the fall and spring
Candidates for the minor take this course in their senior year and complete a substantial piece of journalism.