Journalism
If you dream of reporting breaking news, covering play-by-plays from the sidelines, filming award-winning documentaries, or interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, you may be a journalist in the making. To succeed in this multifaceted and rapidly evolving field, you’ll need to be an expert communicator, researcher, and writer with a keen eye for detail. You’ll also need to be a positive “people person” with an inquisitive, creative mind.
Ignite your career forward with a minor in journalism at St. Thomas Aquinas College. Our expert faculty will challenge you to develop a solid skill set to excel in broadcast, print, and digital journalism and related fields, and gain hands-on skills using the latest technologies and media. Through this rigorous 18-credit program, you will ignite your opportunities and be fully prepared to achieve your ambitions for an exciting future.
At a glance
- Undergraduate minor
- 18 Credits
Common Majors
- Communication Arts
- English
- History
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
- Visual Art
- Marketing
- Sport Management
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Discover the exciting world of TV studio production through class work and hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art broadcast studio. This course covers all facets of TV studio production, including scriptwriting, camera operations, audio mixing, producing and directing, and live performance.
Sports unite people from all walks of life and fuel a thriving industry that generates multi-billions in revenues. All media channels have dedicated coverage for sports, from print and radio to television and digital media. Explore the full range of sports coverage through lectures, guest speakers, writing assignments, debates, video, and field trips.
Whether you’re interested in a career in broadcast journalism, film production, social media, public relations, or any other communication field, you will learn by doing and gain valuable real-world experience in an internship placement of your choice. In addition to developing valuable skills, you will conduct research, complete readings, and reflect on your experiences in conferences with your internship supervisor.
Career Options
A minor in journalism prepares students for advanced study and careers in a wide range of fields, including:
- Broadcasting
- Filmmaking
- Producing
- Sports Media
- Content Development
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Production
- Print Journalism