Writer, photographer, investigator, critic – a journalist wears many different hats. The exciting field of journalism is always changing, but the fundamentals behind a journalist’s work remain the same. These include quality writing, ethical decision-making, honesty, hard work, and most importantly, the desire to tell the truth. You’ll learn all of these and more in the Journalism minor at Wayne State. You’ll learn what makes a good story, how to design and lay out a newspaper, law, and ethics – and don’t forget the element of photography. What’s more, you’ll get to practice your communication skills at Wayne State’s own student-run newspaper, The Wayne Stater. A Journalism minor can lead to many different routes in newspapers, magazines, online news, television, radio – even marketing and public relations.
Credit hours: 21
School: Arts and Humanities
Department: Communication Arts
Courses for the Journalism minor
A minor must include a minimum of 12 hours unduplicated by your major(s) and minor(s).
- CNA J220/J320/J420 Journalism Workshop (3)
- CNA 263 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
- CNA 280 News Writing (3)
- CNA 290 Editing and Copy Editing
- CNA 390 Multiplatform Journalism (3)
- CNA 458 Advanced News Writing and Reporting (3)
- CNA 471 Mass Media and Society (3)
Note: This program is also available as a bachelor's degree. View the Journalism degree program.
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