Digital Media Journalism Minor
The minor in Digital Media Journalism provides students with a comprehensive understanding of modern journalism practices in the digital era. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, students develop essential skills in writing, reporting, multimedia production and media ethics.
Curriculum
The curriculum comprises required courses covering introductory journalism, writing for media, research and reporting fundamentals and multimedia reporting.
Additionally, students choose from a variety of elective courses, including advanced reporting, broadcast journalism, feature writing and the global impact of social media, allowing for a customized learning experience tailored to individual interests and career aspirations.
For more information about the curriculum, view the Academic Catalog.
Digital Media Production
The minor in Digital Media Production offers students a comprehensive exploration of multimedia creation, from video and audio production to scriptwriting and editing. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, students develop the skills necessary for careers in film, television, corporate media and beyond.
Curriculum
Students begin with foundational courses in video aesthetics, radio and television production, before advancing to specialized topics like studio production, digital media technologies and audio production.
Elective options allow students to tailor their learning experience, choosing from a range of courses such as sports broadcasting, scriptwriting, corporate video production and advanced post-production editing.
This diverse curriculum ensures students graduate with a well-rounded skill set and practical experience in digital media production.
For more information about the curriculum, view the Academic Catalog.
Sports Media Minor
The Sports Media minor prepares students to communicate effectively and create engaging content in the rapidly growing sports media industry. Combining coursework in communication, journalism, broadcasting and media production, students gain practical experience in sports reporting, broadcasting, public relations and multimedia storytelling. Designed to complement a variety of majors, the minor helps students develop the skills needed for careers in sports media, athletics communications, broadcasting and related fields.
Curriculum
Students build a strong foundation in communication, public relations, media writing, audio production and video production before advancing into specialized coursework in sports communication, sports journalism and sports broadcasting production. Hands-on professional practice courses provide experience in news, radio and television production, helping students apply classroom learning in real-world media environments.
Elective options allow students to further customize their studies through courses in organizational communication, multimedia reporting, broadcast announcing, audio production, sports feature storytelling, podcasting, social media and advanced reporting.
For more information about the curriculum, view the Academic Catalog.
