Journalism
With a journalism minor at Manchester, you’ll know the facts and present them clearly. You’ll get practical experience in interviewing, reporting, fact-checking and editing, and you’ll help produce MU’s award-winning weekly newspaper, The Oak Leaves.
Journalism Minor
Choosing classes from English, communication studies and art, you’ll work not only with newsprint but also with video cameras and graphic design, experiences that prepare you for careers in traditional and new media.
Program Information:
Minor
- 24 Credit Hours
Location
- North Manchester
Why Choose MU for Journalism?
The Oak Leaves
Industry Opportunities
Journalism students visit the Journal Gazette, a daily newspaper in nearby Fort Wayne, where they meet with editors and reporters to discuss the industry.
Internships
Our students complete journalism internships at publications such as Angelenos magazine in Los Angeles and Fourtwofour in London.
Successful Graduates
Chloe Leckrone ’22
A communications specialist in the Office of Strategic Communications, Manchester University, N Manchester, IN
Carly Kwiecien ’19
The Communications Director at Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City, IN
Ciara Knicely ’18
Fish and Wildlife Information Specialist at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
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Journalism Minor Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will analyze literary texts from a diverse selection of periods, genres, and cultures, integrating both secondary research and literary theory.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and Analyze Diverse Literary Texts with Scholarly Depth: Students will analyze literary texts from diverse periods, genres, and cultures, integrating secondary research and applying relevant literary theories to explore and interpret texts critically.
- Synthesize Secondary Research and Literary Theory: Students will synthesize secondary research by demonstrating their ability to evaluate, interpret, and incorporate scholarly sources responsibly.
2. Students will practice writing conventions of a variety of forms, including journalism, creative writing, and professional writing.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students Adapt Writing Style to Different Audiences and Purposes: Students apply writing across various forms and adapt their writing style to different discourse conventions, producing clear, coherent, and engaging texts tailored to specific communicative goals.
- Critically Evaluate and Revise Written Work: Students will evaluate and revise by engaging in peer feedback, demonstrating proficiency in identifying areas of improvement for deep revision to enhance clarity, coherence, and effectiveness.
3. Students will demonstrate appropriate citation style.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students demonstrate proficiency in applying both MLA style for academic writing and AP style for journalistic writing, effectively incorporating signal phrases, in-text citations, quotes, and appropriate source attributions to their Works Cited lists.