Journalism, Minor, The College of Arts and Science

Explore Journalism in American Life

The Journalism minor at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio introduces students to the vital role journalism plays in American life and democratic society. In this journalism program, you’ll study how news media inform the public while gaining hands-on experience producing news reporting across digital, audio, video, and multimedia platforms.

Through engaging courses at Miami University, you’ll explore journalism ethics, media influence, and the impact of news coverage—while building practical, career-ready skills such as fact-checking, interviewing, news writing, and multimedia storytelling. The journalism minor prepares you for careers in media, communications, public relations, and any field that values clear, ethical, and effective communication.

This minor requires 18 hours.

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Courses and Curriculum

Through coursework that blends theory and practice, students study the role of journalism in American democracy while developing hands-on skills in news reporting, ethics, interviewing, fact-checking, and multimedia storytelling. After completing four core courses, students select from a list of Media and Journalism electives.

JRN 101 Journalism and American Life
JRN 102 Precision Language for News Writing
JRN 201 Reporting and News Writing I
JRN 202 Reporting and News Writing II

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Explore a wide range of majors and co-majors that complement your minor. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or broaden your academic experience, these programs are designed to help you build a well-rounded and impactful degree.

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