Journalism provides a cross-platform foundation with a focus on reporting, research techniques and writing style unique to online, print, broadcast, social media and database journalism.

Policies

Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.

This minor is not available to communication majors pursuing a concentration in journalism.

Banner Code: JNL

Minor Requirements

Total credits: 18

Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.

Core Courses

COMM 203Introduction to Journalism3
COMM 351News Writing and Reporting3
COMM 352News Editing3
COMM 369Multimedia Storytelling3
COMM 475Journalism Law3
Total Credits15

Electives

Please select one of the following3
Introduction to Media Production
Writing across the Media
Broadcast Journalism
Feature Writing
Sports Writing and Reporting
Political Journalism
Special Topics in Journalism
Internship in Communication (take for 3 credits) 1
Free Speech and Ethics (Mason Core)
Total Credits3
1

When relevant, may be taken as elective with prior written approval of the director of the minor.