Journalism Minor

Overview

The journalism minor at Saint Joseph’s University provides students with a wide array of news writing, reporting, editing and multimedia skills.

WHAT IS THE JOURNALISM MINOR?

The journalism minor at Saint Joseph’s University offers unique courses in subjects like mobile journalism, global journalism, photojournalism, journalism ethics, sports reporting, food writing and college media as well as in traditional news writing, reporting and editing.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A JOURNALISM MINOR?

The experiences and courses offered through the journalism minor will equip you with the skill set and knowledge base to succeed in the following:

Graduate school
Law school
The education sector
Politics
Publishing
Public relations
Advertising

HOW WILL SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY PREPARE ME FOR A CAREER IN JOURNALISM?

The program prepares you for the journalism profession through internships, an optional affiliated semester in Washington D.C., summer research fellowships, study abroad opportunities, and work experience with the University’s student newspaper, The Hawk. Many students in the minor become staff members of the student newspaper working on assignments ranging from interviews and article writing to photojournalism and editing.

HOW TO PURSUE A JOURNALISM MINOR AT SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY

Some students combine a minor in journalism with a major in:

English
Communication Studies
Marketing
Sports Marketing
Public Policy
Political Science

Alternatively, you can pursue an English major with a journalism track to get a broader understanding of journalism history, ethics, diversity issues and legal principles.

Course Catalog Information

English

An English degree from Saint Joseph’s University offers excellent training for a broad range of careers, from public relations to teaching to journalism and beyond. Employers continue to seek talented and articulate individuals who can analyze complex situations, and a degree in English will teach you how to write both creatively and persuasively.

Communication Studies

As a communication studies major, you will gain knowledge and experience to pursue a career in media, journalism, public relations, marketing, advertising, law, film and more.

Public Policy

The public policy degree program at Saint Joseph's University prepares you for a future career in public policy. You will gain important critical-thinking skills through an inclusive and diverse community lens to help populations that are often marginalized in the policymaking process. The interdisciplinary coursework focuses on theory, analysis and application of policy to prepare you for a future career or graduate work.