Program Overview
The journalism minor at Saint Leo University provides students from other majors with essential communication skills, journalistic knowledge, and practical experience through coursework and an internship. It complements students' primary studies and enhances their ability to critically think, write, and engage with media. The minor requires 18 credit hours, including core courses in professional writing, journalistic writing, and advanced journalism.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The journalism minor will allow the University to offer essential communication skills to students whose major area of study is elsewhere. The minor will allow students the flexibility of selecting journalistic classes that complement their interests and studies, an internship with the campus newspaper, and an expansion of Saint Leo University’s community of critical thinkers, writers and readers. The minor provides students from other majors an opportunity to explore print-based media and augment their current major with journalistic skills and knowledge. The purpose of this minor is to offer students an opportunity to build a skill-set suitable for the professional field of news media. This minor requires 18 credit hours. English majors in the Professional Writing Specialization may not take this minor.
Outline:
The journalism minor at Saint Leo University consists of 18 credit hours. The following are the required courses:
- ENG 205 - Introduction to Professional Writing (3 credits)
- ENG 227 - Basic Journalistic Writing (3 credits)
- ENG 441 - Advanced Journalism (3 credits)
- ENG 318 - English Pre-Internship (3 credits) or ENG 428 - English Internship (3 credits)
- Two of the following courses:
- ENG 332 - Creative Non-fiction (3 credits)
- ENG 430 - The Independent Writer (3 credits)
- ENG 450 - Desktop Publishing and Design (3 credits)
- ART 226 - Beginning Photography (3 credits)
Saint Leo University
Overview:
Saint Leo University is a private, Catholic university with a 134-year history rooted in Benedictine values. It offers a variety of learning experiences, including a residential campus in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, regional education centers, and a nationally ranked online program. Saint Leo University is known for its commitment to social justice and its focus on helping students reach their full potential.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Saint Leo University offers a vibrant campus life with a variety of opportunities for students to get involved. Students can participate in clubs and organizations, engage in community service, join Greek life, enjoy recreational activities, and participate in the university's radio station, WLSL 92.7 FM. The university also offers a range of on-campus services, including residence life, dining services, facilities management, and safety and security.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Values-Based Community:
Saint Leo University fosters a community based on Benedictine values, emphasizing service, learning, and personal growth.Excellent Academics:
The university offers rigorous academic programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for success in their chosen fields.Transformational Experience:
Saint Leo University provides a holistic education that helps students develop their intellectual, personal, and spiritual potential.Academic Programs:
Saint Leo University offers over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including:
- Arts and Sciences
- Business
- Creative Writing and English
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Health Professions
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Math and Science
- Psychology
- Religion and Theology
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
Other:
Saint Leo University has a strong military heritage and is a top-ranked university for veterans. The university also has a strong commitment to social justice and offers a variety of resources and programs to support students from diverse backgrounds.
