Journalism Minor

Shepherd University recognizes the interdisciplinary nature of the field of journalism and has thus constructed a minor that reflects the variety of skills and the knowledge base necessary for the success in this dynamic field. The primary objectives of the journalism minor include the following:

To provide students with the language and communication skills necessary for success in this competitive field;
To provide students with the technical skills required for understanding the nature of news writing and news production in a multiplatform, digital environment;
To provide students with the practical experience necessary to function in the real world of journalism; and
To help students develop the critical thinking skills and reflective insights needed for analyzing, reporting, and writing news stories.

For more information about this minor, contact the Department of Mass Communications.

Curriculum for a Minor in Journalism

Total hours required, 18 Hours:

Required Courses, 9 Hours:

JOUR 204 - Introduction to Journalism (3cr)
JOUR 300 - Visual Reporting (3 cr)
JOUR 451 - Internship in Journalism (3 cr)

Elective Courses, 9 Hours:

Communications and New Media (CNM) majors can minor in Journalism, but only two courses (6cr) will fulfill both CNM major and Journalism minor requirements.

JOUR 444 - Practicum in The Picket (3 cr) *
OR JOUR 144 - Practicum in The Picket (3cr)
COMM 326 - Radio Practicum (3cr)
COMM 335 - Writing Across Platforms (3cr)
COMM 348 - News Practicum (3 cr)
COMM 360 - TV Production (3 cr)
COMM 402 - Seminar in Communications (3cr)
ENGL 372 - Advanced Composition (3 cr)
ENGL 473 - Creative Writing: Nonfiction (3 cr)

Note(s):

*Students may repeat JOUR 444 more than once for credit, but they cannot use it for more than 3 credits toward the minor.

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