Journalism, Editing & Publishing Minor Requirements

Students must take a total of six (6) courses (22-24 credits) and attend six (6) literary events to complete the JEP minor. Special topics courses, which will also count in some categories, will vary each semester.

Checklist: Journalism, Editing, and Publishing

Note: Students may count up to two courses (8 credits) toward multiple programs in the English department (i.e., toward the English major, Creative Writing minor, and/or Journalism, Editing & Publishing minor).

Gateway: 2 courses (8 credits)

Choose two (2) courses from:

ENG 101	Literature and Composition
ENG 103	Intro to Creative Writing
ENG 201	The Art of Rhetoric
ENG 221	Introduction to Nonfiction
ENG 224	Intro to Journalism
CMS 101	Intro to Communication & Media Studies

Advanced Courses: 3 courses (12 credits)

Choose three (3) advanced courses from the list below, as well as additional ENG dept “special topics” Journalism or Editing & Publishing courses:

ENG 354	Literary Editing & Publishing
ENG 393/493	Journalism Practicum (must take both)
ENG 454	Nonfiction Workshop
ENG 394/494	Special Topic focused on Journalism or Editing & Publishing

NOTE: Students are allowed to count one (1) class on media from ANT 420: Media and Power, BUS 451: Advertising, POL 334: Media and Politics, SOC 294: Media and Society, or a related discipline with permission of the Chair of English.

Internship: 1 course (2 or 4 credits)

At least one (1) 2-4 credit internship. The internship can be completed either on or off campus during the academic year or the summer.

ENG 390/490: Journalism or Editing & Publishing Internship

Events: Attendance at 6 literary events.

Students are required to sign the official attendance form at the event in order to be credited with attendance.