Print & Broadcast Journalism Minor

The Print & Broadcast Journalism minor consists of an introduction to the principles and practices of Journalism. Students take courses in the principles of modern reporting and writing and the production of news in print, radio and video; courses in research techniques; the use of computers and databases; and professional ethics.

Students learn the essentials of reporting and writing in the areas of print, radio and television production. The program is geared for students interested in an interdisciplinary approach to education. Using the research and reporting techniques of journalism, students are encouraged to use New York City as a laboratory, exploring the City’s people, communities, government, art and culture. In addition to its full time teaching staff, the program attracts leading journalists as lecturers and teachers. The specialization provides instruction in the principals and practices of journalism, emphasizing the development of strong writing skills, with emphasis on the intellectual and ethical issues they will face in the profession. Through the six required courses and electives, students learn how to write and produce features, hard news stories, and profiles that can be part of their portfolios in each medium. At the end of the sequence students take either a print or broadcast workshop where they produce their highest quality of work.

As part of the curriculum students also work at WHCR (“The Voice of Harlem”), the College’s community radio station, where they learn both production and radio journalism. Students are encouraged to do one or two journalism internships before they graduate taking advantage of the numerous opportunities that exist, living and studying in the media capital of the world. Upon graduating, students are prepared to pursue entrylevel jobs in journalism in all forms of media, or graduate level studies in either journalism or other disciplines.

Required Courses for the Minor in Print & Broadcast Journalism: Program Director: Philip Kay

23300 - Introduction to Journalism (3cr.)
33300 - Reporting and Writing I (3cr.)
33500 - Reporting and Writing II (3cr.)
34100 - Radio Journalism (3cr.)
34300 - TV Journalism I (3cr.)

One of the following two:
43800 - Print Journalism Workshop (4cr.)
44800 - Broadcast Journalism Workshop (4cr.)

= Total Credits for Journalism Minor: 20 credits