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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. Students take classes including Narrative Nonfiction, Media Law, and Multi-media Skills or Digital Design. 

 

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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.

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