Journalism
Journalism is where the liberal arts converge and come to life. This interdisciplinary program will prepare you to be an active participant in a changing media world where fundamentals matter as much as understanding how to use new technology. You will develop critical journalistic abilities that will allow you to put your knowledge, skills, and experience to work in any platform, print or digital. Drawing courses from different departments and programs--primarily Communication and Media Studies, English, Creative Arts, and the Sullivan Creative Writing Program--the minor begins with a course that introduces the fundamentals of journalism and concludes with the creation of a collective work of journalism by the studio class, which will be coached by a faculty member and mentored by a working journalist.
This program is part of the university’s Off-Center for Creative Practice, an academic constellation designed to promote collaboration across all creative disciplines at Stetson.
More information can be found online at http://www.stetson.edu/academics/programs/journalism.php.
Minor in Journalism - 6 units
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Course | ||
| JOUR 100 | Fundamentals and Craft of Journalism | 1 |
| Ideas Course | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 1 | |
| Journalism Methods | ||
| Journalism Trends | ||
| Journalism and Society | ||
| Journalism Methods | ||
| Journalism Trends | ||
| Journalism and Society | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Experience Courses | ||
| Select two of the following courses: | 2 | |
| Digital Audio Fundamentals | ||
| Web Design | ||
| Digital Video Fundamentals | ||
| Communication and Technology | ||
| Writing for Media | ||
| Topics in Literary Journalism | ||
| Studies in Non-Fiction | ||
| Non-Fiction Workshop | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Political Analysis | ||
| Internship | ||
| JOUR 397 | Internship in Journalism | 1 |
| Capstone Course | ||
| JOUR 400 | Journalism Studio | 1 |
| Total Units | 6 | |
JOUR 100. Fundamentals and Craft of Journalism. 1 Unit.
An introduction to journalism and media, from its foundations to its current practices. Writing-intensive course. Offered in the fall semester.
JOUR 190. Special Topics in Journalism. 1 Unit.
JOUR 230. Journalism Methods. 1 Unit.
Intensive explorations of specific aspects of writing, reporting, and producing journalism. Topics may include Broadcasting, Photojournalism, Editing and Publishing, Public Relations, and other courses. May be repeated for credit with different content.
JOUR 240. Journalism Trends. 1 Unit.
An exploration of what’s happening now in journalism and media. May be repeated for credit with different content.
JOUR 250. Journalism and Society. 1 Unit.
Examines how the media and journalists fit into society and our culture. May be repeated for credit with different content.
JOUR 270. Student Media Lab. 0.5 Units.
Intensive, critical examinations and workshops of Stetson student media by its student staff and faculty advisor. Permission of instructor required.
JOUR 285. Independent Study. 0.5 or 1 Units.
Independent studies are intended to provide an opportunity for students with strong interest and initiative to pursue the study of a specific topic. They are arranged by mutual agreement between faculty member and student. Before agreeing to supervise an independent study, ordinarily a faculty member will ask the student to present a clear, written proposal for the work to be completed. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JOUR 290. Special Topics in Journalism. 1 Unit.
Intensive study of selected topics related to the journalism field.
JOUR 330. Journalism Methods. 1 Unit.
Intensive explorations of specific aspects of writing, reporting, and producing journalism. Topics may include Broadcasting, Photojournalism, Editing and Publishing, Public Relations, and other courses. May be repeated for credit with different content.
JOUR 340. Journalism Trends. 1 Unit.
An exploration of what’s happening now in journalism and media. May be repeated for credit with different content.
JOUR 350. Journalism and Society. 1 Unit.
Examines how the media and journalists fit into society and our culture. May be repeated for credit with different content.
JOUR 385. Independent Study. 0.5 or 1 Units.
Independent studies are intended to provide an opportunity for students with strong interest and initiative to pursue the study of a specific topic. They are arranged by mutual agreement between faculty member and student. Before agreeing to supervise an independent study, ordinarily a faculty member will ask the student to present a clear, written proposal for the work to be completed. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JOUR 390. Special Topics in Journalism. 1 Unit.
Intensive study of selected topics related to the journalism field.
JOUR 397. Internship in Journalism. 0.5 or 1 Units.
Through placement in an approved setting where journalism is practiced, students will have an opportunity to enrich their classroom knowledge with field experience. Full-unit internships require 140 hours for the semester; half-unit internships require 70 hours for the semester. Specific requirements will be presented by way of a contract signed by the student. Basic expectations include a journal, a portfolio of work (if applicable), and a letter of evaluation from the site supervisor. Pre-requisites: permission of program coordinator, junior standing, and completion of both JOUR 100 and one Ideas course. May be repeated for credit up to 2 units, but a maximum of one unit may be applied to the minor. Enrollment in an internship course requires students to attend an orientation prior to beginning work at their internship site. For more information regarding internship orientations, please contact Career & Professional Development at career@stetson.edu or 386-822-7315.
JOUR 400. Journalism Studio. 1 Unit.
The capstone course of the minor is the creation of a work of journalism developed by the entire class, mentored by a working journalist. Prerequisite: Completion of minor requirements or permission of instructor. Offered in spring semesters.
JOUR 485. Independent Study. 0.5 or 1 Units.
Independent studies are intended to provide an opportunity for students with strong interest and initiative to pursue the study of a specific topic. They are arranged by mutual agreement between faculty member and student. Before agreeing to supervise an independent study, ordinarily a faculty member will ask the student to present a clear, written proposal for the work to be completed. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
JOUR 490. Special Topics in Journalism. 1 Unit.