Programs

Minor in Multimedia Journalism

What Will I Learn?

The Minor in Multimedia Journalism offers students from any major the opportunity to learn basic journalism skills and theories in as few as two semesters.

Who Can Apply?

As a flexible program, this minor may be completed while current students are pursing any BA at LAU or after graduation in the case of LAU alumni and graduates from other universities.

Program Educational Objectives

The Minor in Multimedia Journalism aims to:

  1. Impart basic conceptual and practical knowledge of careers in multimedia journalism, and
  2. Cultivate an appreciation of the theoretical, professional and ethical aspects of journalism and media studies.

Student Outcomes

Upon completion of the Minor in Multimedia Journalism, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the functions and roles of various news production environments,
  2. Produce objective, accurate, balanced and engaging news content that reflects a variety of voices,
  3. Apply journalistic principles and legal and ethical standards across various news media platforms, and
  4. Create ethical and civically engaged news content that communicates with diverse audiences.

Curriculum

The Minor in Multimedia Journalism requires 18 credits, distributed as follows:

Core Courses (6 credits)

Course Number Name Credits
JSC 220 News Writing & Reporting 3
JSC 226 Multimedia Journalism Basics 3

Minor Electives (12 credits)

Course Number Name Credits
Digital Media Design 3
JSC 224 Social Media 3
JSC 228 Arabic News Writing and Reporting 3
JSC 232 Photojournalism 3
JSC 312 Media & Society 3
JSC 314 Data and Society 3
JSC 330 Arab and International Media 3
JSC 332 Broadcast Journalism 3
JSC 419 Media Law and Ethics 3
JSC 480 Global Media Literacy 3
JSC 481 Global Change, Cooperation & News 3
JSC 488 Topics in Media Studies 3

Professional Electives

Course Number Name Credits
JSC 236 Advanced News Writin              g and Reporting 3
JSC 328 Advanced Arabic News Writing and Reporting 3
JSC 431 Investigative Journalism 3
JSC 432 Multimedia Feature 3
JSC 434 Data Journalism 3
JSC 436 Journalism Workshop 3