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Journalism Minor

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Journalism Minor

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A minor in journalism is a great choice if you are interested in learning about what it takes to be a successful journalist in the 21st century. Courses will cover an introduction to journalism and news writing as well as feature writing for online publications and social media. You may even decide you want to test out your new skills by writing for The Gatepost, FSU's award-winning independent student newspaper. 

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Program Requirements

Program Requirements

The Gatepost student newspaper office

Journalism Minor Requirements (5 courses):

  • ENGL 110 Expository Writing or completion of Gen.Ed. Domain 1
  • ENGL 225 Introduction to Journalism
  • ENGL 331 News Writing
  • ENGL 481 Editorial Workshop in Journalism or ENGL 496 Internship in Journalism

Choose one (1) of the following:

  • ENGL 335 Feature WritingENGL 377 Writing for Online and Social MediaInternship (whichever was not taken above):ENGL 481 Editorial Workshop in Journalism or ENGL 496 Internship in Journalism

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