Journalism, Minor

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Complete 18 credit hours of course on reporting, media production, digital media, ethics, and other topics for the undergraduate minor in journalism.

College of the Arts

West Palm Beach

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Overview

  • Degree Type: Minor
  • School: College of the Arts
  • Start Terms: Fall & Spring entry
  • Prerequisites: Declared Major
  • Total Credit Hours: 18 credit hours
  • Time to Complete: Varies
  • Program Format: On Campus
  • Experience: Digital Journalism

Why Minor in Journalism at PBA?

Develop strong reporting, writing, and multimedia storytelling skills through Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Journalism minor. Students learn to communicate with integrity while preparing for careers in journalism, media, public relations, digital communications, and related fields.

  • Founded in Christ: Learn to communicate truth with integrity through a Christ-centered approach to journalism and media.
  • Digital Storytelling: Develop skills in reporting, editing, multimedia production, and digital journalism.
  • Media Ethics: Build a strong foundation in ethical journalism and responsible communication.
  • Career Preparation: Prepare for opportunities across print, broadcast, digital media, communications, marketing, and public relations.

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What You'll Learn

Students in the Journalism minor develop reporting, writing, multimedia, and communication skills while preparing for today’s evolving media landscape.

Students learn to:

  • Research and report news stories
  • Write for digital and traditional media
  • Develop multimedia storytelling skills
  • Apply journalism ethics and media law
  • Edit and produce professional content
  • Communicate effectively across multiple media platforms

Program Details

PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this minor program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.

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  • Full admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University
  • A declared undergraduate major
  • Meet applicable academic requirements for enrollment in minor coursework

Admissions

Journalism students benefit from collaborative classrooms, multimedia learning environments, and hands-on opportunities through PBA’s College of the Arts. Students gain practical experience in reporting, writing, editing, and digital storytelling while contributing to student media and developing professional portfolios.

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The Beacon Today is Palm Beach Atlantic University’s award-winning digital student news organization, providing hands-on experience in reporting, writing, editing, photography, video, and digital journalism. Students are encouraged to contribute while building professional portfolios and real-world media experience.

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Common Major Pairings

A Journalism minor complements majors that benefit from strong communication, writing, media production, and storytelling skills. Common major pairings may include:

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Financial Aid

PBA’s robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your learning with major-specific scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.

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