Journalism Minor

The Journalism minor is an interdisciplinary 5 course or 15-credit program that enables students to acquire a deeper understanding of the practice of journalism and its role in today’s democratic society. The minor complements the degree programs in Business & Technology Liberal Arts and Art & Design, and provides graduates of programs with a competitive edge in the job market in a variety of communications-related fields.

To declare your minor, please speak to your academic advisor for assistance.

Minor Coordinator:
Allison Leopold
allison_leopold@fitnyc.edu

Required Course
AC 141	Introduction to Journalism	3
Choose four (4) additional courses from the list below:
Advertising and Marketing Communications
AC 242	Fashion Journalism Workshop	3
AC 341	Magazine Journalism	3
AC 400	Feature Journalism: Writing Lifestyle and Arts Articles	3
English and Communication Studies
EN 200	Digital Writing	3
EN 202	Women Write New York City	3
EN 324	Writing on The Arts	3
EN 362	Creative Nonfiction	3
Film, Media, and Performing Arts
FX 226	Documentary Production: Streets of NYC	3
FI 231	History of Documentary Film	3
FI 256/EN 266	Screenwriting I	3
FI 356/EN 366	Screenwriting II	3

Prerequisites: EN 121 or equivalent