Revised Curriculum 2015-2016.
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) Required course:
| NNS 101 | Introduction to News Studies |
Plus a minimum of three (3) of the following:
| 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 last offered 2016-2017) |
| NNS 400 | Critical Issues in Journalism |
| (or JRN 400 Critical Issues in Journalism) |
Maximum two (2) of the following:
