Journalism Writing, Minor (403)
Program Coordinator
Gordon D. McKerral, mac.mckerral@wku.edu, (270) 745-4144
Program Requirements (21 hours)
The minor in journalism writing requires a minimum of 21 hours. Students pursing the minor can gain valuable knowledge and skills in professional media writing and journalistic storytelling.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SMC 101 | Understanding Media Content, Ethics and Technology | 3 |
| JOUR 202 | Introduction to News Writing | 3 |
| JOUR 301 | Press Law and Ethics 1 | 3 |
| JOUR 302 | Intermediate Reporting | 3 |
| JOUR 325 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| Select two of the following: 2 | 6 | |
| Multiplatform News Presentation | ||
| Advanced Reporting | ||
| News / Editorial Internship Practicum | ||
| Creative Nonfiction Writing | ||
| Editing and Publishing | ||
| Writing Memoir and Autobiography | ||
| Folklore and the Media | ||
| Media Diversity | ||
| Survey of Electronic Media Writing | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
- 1
The prerequisite for JOUR 301 includes PS 110, which may be applied toward Colonnade requirements.
- 2
One selected course must have a JOUR prefix. Additionally, some courses among these have prerequisites. Please check the catalog.
Half of the hours in the minor must be at the 300- or 400- level.