Rachel Scott, Minor Adviser
(585) 475-5611, rmsgla@rit.edu
The journalism minor provides students with a foundation in the professional study and practice of journalism. It provides a broad perspective that includes an introduction to U.S. forms of mediated communication; historical, legal, and ethical issues of specific concern to journalism; and learning and practice in writing in a journalistic style. This minor is closed to students enrolled in the journalism program.
Journalism minor (quarters)
Required course:
0535-482 Mass Communications
Electives—Choose four of the following:
0535-405 Information Gathering
0535-416 Newswriting
0535-417 Newswriting II
0535-470 Law and Ethics of the Press
0535-472 News Editing
0535-475 eJournalism
0535-532 Professional Writing
Journalism minor (semesters), effective fall 2013
Required Courses:
COMM-161 Introduction to Journalism
COMM-202 Mass Communications
Electives—Choose three of the following:
COMM-162 Reporting and Writing I
COMM-163 Reporting and Writing II
COMM-261 History of Journalism
COMM-262 News Editing
COMM-263 Computer-Assisted Reporting
COMM-361 Reporting in Specialized Fields
COMM-362 Law and Ethics of the Press
COMM-461 Multiplatform Journalism
COMM-442 Professional Writing