Multimedia Journalism

The Multimedia Journalism Minor prepares students for potential careers in news media; advanced study in graduate journalism programs; and allows students to develop highly transferable skills that can be utilized in a multitude of non-profit, governmental, and for-profit organizations.

Requirements for Multimedia Journalism Minor

Required:
JO-101Introduction to Journalism3
JO-201Multimedia Journalism3
Electives: 12 additional credits with at least 3 credits at the 300-level. No more than two courses with a CM designation or two courses with an EN designation may be counted toward the minor. Students are strongly encouraged to take either CM-325: Community Media Production or EN-352: Practicum in Journalism. Students have the opportunity to work in the Community Media Center and for The New Worcester Spy.
Electives:
CM-107Journalism and Democracy3
CM-151Introduction to Digital Photography3
CM-204Analysis of News3
CM-206Digital Storytelling3
CM-244Graphic Design I3
CM-260Introduction to Video3
CM-325Community Media Production3
CM-359Documentary Production3
CM-390Independent Media and Society3
CM-416Media Law and Ethics3
EN-107Journalism and Democracy3
EN-167Literature and Human Rights3
EN-266Journalism: Practice and Techniques3
EN-267Journalism: Advanced Newswriting3
EN-268Journalism: Feature Writing3
EN-270Journalism: Editing3
EN-271Journalism Workshop3
EN-272News Reporting and Writing I3
EN-275Sportswriting3
EN-281Writing for Digital Environments3
EN-352Practicum in Journalism3
EN-353Narrative Journalism3
EN-354Opinion Writing3
Total elective credit12

As an interdisciplinary program, the Journalism Minor draws its core faculty from multiple disciplines across campus. Each faculty member's information can be found at the respective department for each of the courses.  The Program Coordinator for the Journalism Minor is Cleve Wiese, Ph.D. in the Department of English.