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2014-2015 Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Journalism Minor


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Journalism, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

33 credits

Introduction

Journalism is the work of supplying content, primarily news, for the ever-expanding world of mass media. Journalists are responsible for gathering information, analyzing and editing it for a mass audience, and dispensing it using some form of media platform. Increasingly the methods of distribution have become more complex, but the basic mission of a journalist remains the same: to serve the public by finding, defining, writing and editing information.

Today’s journalist can be found on traditional publications such as newspapers and magazines, broadcast outlets and specialized publications. He or she may utilize online delivery or other forms of electronic communication. The trained journalist may use her or his skills in the expanding field of public relations, working to serve as a bridge between those with a message to communicate and the journalist who seeks information.

Why Consider a Journalism Minor?

The Journalism Minor emphasizes news/editorial studies, with a focus on writing, reporting and editing. These communication skills are useful in many fields, and journalism minors may work in some aspect of publishing or may apply their journalist expertise to another industry, such as education.

 Contact Information

Department Interim Chair
Jennifer Keller
Communications Facility 253
360-650-4987
Jennifer.Keller@wwu.edu

Academic Department Manager
Karen Smith
Communications Facility 255
360-650-3252
Karen.Smith@wwu.edu

 Sample Careers

Reporter | Editor | Customer Service Representative | Public Relations Specialist | Community Relations Director | TV News Anchor | Speech Writer | Advertising Copywriter | Copywriter | Market Research Analyst | Lobbyist | Photojournalist | Designer | Multimedia Producer | All careers involving communication

 Major/Career Resources

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

 

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

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