Journalism, Minor

Introduction

The journalism minor at Pacific prepares students for diverse career options in media. With an emphasis on hands-on reporting, the journalism curriculum prepares students with fundamental interview, research and reporting skills and applies those to a variety of mediums — print, social media, podcasting and video production

Minor Requirements: 20 Credits

All of the Following: 8 Credits

MEDA 240W - Writing for the Media 4 credit(s)
MEDA 314 - Special Topics in Journalism 4 credit(s)

Electives: 12 Credits

8 credits must be upper division - no more than 4 credits of MEDA 150 and/or 450

MEDA 112 - Media in Society 4 credit(s)
MEDA 153 - Video for Community Engagement 4 credit(s)
MEDA 250 - Introduction to Video Production 4 credit(s)
MEDA 302 - Documentary: Studies/Practice 4 credit(s)
MEDA 363 - Publication Editing & Design 4 credit(s)
MEDA 434 - Mass Media Law and Ethics 4 credit(s)
MEDA 150 - Pacific Index 1 credit(s) (repeatable)
MEDA 450 - Pacific Index-Management 2 credit(s) (repeatable)

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate successful and sensitive interviewing skills.
Demonstrate an understanding of various story structures and develop advanced storytelling skills.
Demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical contours for journalists and media platforms.
Produce print and broadcast media that engage and educate audiences.
Create engaging and professional content in deadline-driven contexts.