Journalism Studies Minor

OVERVIEW

Are you naturally curious about the people and the world around you? Are you brave enough to ask the tough questions and to seek and report the truth? Do you want to record history as it happens? With the guidance of our hands-on, experienced journalism faculty, you will be prepared to report on major news events with the highest standards of journalistic ethics and integrity.

The Journalism Studies minor is well suited for students who seek to better understand the role journalism plays in society as well as the forces that shape journalism. A key component of this minor is media literacy, which is the ability to thoughtfully analyze messages disseminated through the news media.