Minor in Journalism

Learn to share stories that matter while mastering both foundational and emerging modes of journalism.  

The minor in journalism allows students to develop essential journalism skills with a goal of understanding how stories can reveal important social truths. Â鶹ÒùÔº will take two required courses––Principles of Journalism and Networked Communication and Writing for the Media––which will introduce them to a range of possible interests, including broadcasting, print and online media, digital and emerging media, and writing for the media.

  • Learn how to produce compelling journalism content across multiple media
  • Experiment with and adopt new ideas of journalism as they emerge
  • Complement your undergraduate studies and skills with a minor

Gain relevant, off-campus experience with internship and career resources from your first semester to your last

130+ renowned organizations employ CMCI graduates, including National Geographic, Rogers & Cowan, Condé Nast, Microsoft, NPR, Uninterrupted and NBC

CMCI is home to several internationally recognized centers and initiatives that provide valuable new research and insight on contemporary issues, including the Center for Environmental Journalism and the Water Desk

Be successful.

Our students gain a competitive edge by developing skills that are highly valued in today’s constantly changing professional landscape.

 

Master the top skills employers look for in college hires: critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork and collaboration, professionalism and work ethic, and strong written and oral communication

 

Set yourself up for long-term success by developing leadership skills and becoming more tech and media savvy

 

Enhance your educational experience and personal growth by exploring a secondary area that you're passionate about

Academic Plan & Requirements

Â鶹ÒùÔº earning a minor in journalism may emphasize conceptual and theory courses, select skills courses that help to prepare them for possible careers, or complete a combination of the two. Â鶹ÒùÔº in the minor may also earn a limited number of credits from an independent study or internship. 

Â鶹ÒùÔº may not use the same journalism courses for both the journalism minor and the sports media minor.

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