The Minor in News Studies is designed to give students an understanding of journalism theory and practice. It comprises courses that introduce students to the basic skills of journalism; that delineate the history, practice, theory and ethical standards of the profession that allow them to combine both theory and practice in exploring specific areas of content and media. The Minor is not available to students in the Bachelor of Journalism program.
To receive the Minor, a student must complete six (6) courses from the following curriculum:
One (1) of the following:
Minimum three (3) of the following:
| JRN 121 | Introduction to Reporting |
| JRN 401 | History of Journalism |
| JRN 402 | Theory in Journalism and Mass Communications |
| JRN 403 | Journalism and Ideas |
| JRN 404 | Journalism's Best |
| JRN 405 | Special Topics in Journalism Theory |
| JRN 406 | Age of Spin: Journalism and PR |
| JRN 412 | Documentary Survey |
| NNS 102 | Understanding Multimedia Journalism |
| NNS 103 | Basics of Photojournalism |
| NNS 123 | Ethics and Law in the Practice of Journalism |
| (or JRN 123 Ethics and Law in the Practice of Journalism ) |
| NNS 400 | Critical Issues in Journalism |
| (or JRN 400 Critical Issues in Journalism) |
Maximum two (2) of the following:
| NNS 500 | Journalism and the Arts |
| (or JRN 500 Journalism and the Arts) |
| NNS 502 | Journalism and the World of Business |
| (or JRN 502 Journalism and the World of Business) |
| JRN 504 | Fashion Journalism |
| NNS 505 | Health and Science Journalism |
| | (or JRN 505 Health and Science Journalism) |
| JRN 506 | International Journalism |
| NNS 507 | Justice and the Courts |
| (or JRN 507 Justice and the Courts) |
| NNS 508 | Literary Journalism |
| | (or JRN 508 Literary Journalism) |
| JRN 509 | Journalism and the Political Arena |
| NNS 510 | Reporting Religion |
| (or JRN 510 Reporting Religion) |
| NNS 512 | Reporting Sports |
| | (or JRN 512 Reporting Sports) |
| NNS 525 | The Business of Journalism |
