Journalism Minor

The Journalism minor is an interdisciplinary five 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 and Technology, Liberal Arts, and Art and 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