Lead Faculty: Dr. Sara-Ellen L. Amster
The minor is designed for those students who seek specialized knowledge of the field, including its most recent innovations. It emphasizes traditional foundations, including ethics, but also touches on convergent journalistic techniques for the 21st century.
(6 courses; 27 quarter units)
JRN 300 - Multimedia Journalism Skills
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)
JRN 305 - The Art of the Interview
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)
JRN 310 - Convergent Journalism
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101, COM 100 or COM 220)
JRN 340 - Feature Writing
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)
JRN 360 - Freedom of the Press: A Journey Through Cinema
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)
JRN 420 - Journalism Ethics
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101)
To the extent that specific courses have prerequisites, students will be required to meet them. The faculty advisor must grant approval for students to substitute one other existing JRN course to meet the requirements for the minor in place of another JRN course (e.g. JRN 350 Youth in the News, for those interested in teaching).
National University is an affiliate of the National University System.