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Minor in Journalism

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The Journalism Minor prepares students of any major to write for news and other non-fiction publications. Students will develop basic writing and reporting skills and be introduced to key concepts that will help them develop a biblically-based understanding of journalism. The minor also prepares students to work in related fields such as communications and public relations.

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Learning Objectives for the Journalism Minor

  • Develop biblical principles and a Christian worldview of the role of a Christian journalist in society and how these principles apply to Christian and non-Christian publications.

  • Demonstrate professional competency in the core practical journalistic tasks by finding, reporting, and writing publishable news stories for local, regional, and national markets.

  • Understand the major principles of media law that apply to print journalism.

Journalism Minor Requirements (16 Credits):

JRN203 Journalism I
JRN213 Journalism II
JRN352 Media Law
JRN253/470 Student Publications Internship or Off Campus Journalism Internship (3 credits)


Minor Electives (Choose 5 credits):

JRN212 Print Media Graphics
JRN222 Radio Journalism
JRN253 Student Publication Internship
JRN302 Journalism History
JRN323 Multi-media Skills
JRN332 Web-based Journalism & Design
JRN343 Narrative Non-fiction
JRN403 Political Journalism
JRN413 Public Relations
JRN470 Off Campus Journalism Internship
JRN480 Freelance Journalism Internship (3 or 6 credits)

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