Learn reporting and get the experience to prove it on the student newspaper and across campus media.
Why add a Journalism Minor at Shawnee State
Three required courses give you the news-reporting, multimedia, and publication editing foundation you need — and they're built around real writing and editing work, not theory only.
Two electives let you focus on broadcast, public relations, communication practicum, or creative nonfiction.
You can publish on The Chronicle, the student newspaper, while you're a student.
Taught by faculty with media and communication experience, in small classes where they actually see your work.
What you'll study
The minor is 15 credit hours — three required journalism courses (9 credits) and two electives (6 credits) from a list focused on broadcast, PR, communication practicum, and creative nonfiction.
- Required (9 credits): COMM 2231 News Reporting and Writing; COMM 2232 Multimedia and Narrative Journalism; COMM 2250 Publication Editing and Design
- Electives (6 credits, choose two): COMM 1105 Intro to Mass Communication; COMM 2275 Radio and Television Journalism; COMM 3300 Public Relations/Communications; COMM 3390 Communication Practicum; COMM 4420 Advanced Public Relations Writing; ENGL 3305 Creative Nonfiction
View the full curriculum and sample schedule in the Academic Catalog
Who should consider this minor
- English, Communication, or Business majors who want serious writing and editing chops
- Students aiming at PR, social media, content, or marketing roles
- Anyone who wants to publish on campus media while in school
- Future broadcasters, podcasters, and multimedia storytellers
Tuition and Financial Aid
SSU offers affordable tuition rates with the Shawnee Advantage Tuition Guarantee ensuring that your tuition, room, meal plan, and general fees remain consistent for four years.
To support students financially, Shawnee State provides a variety of scholarship opportunities:
- Merit-Based Scholarships: Awards ranging from $2,000 to full tuition are available based on academic achievements, such as GPA and standardized test scores.
- Choose Ohio First Scholarships: Specifically for Ohio residents pursuing degrees in high-demand fields like Medical Laboratory Technology, these scholarships offer awards from $1,500 up to full tuition.
- Pell-Eligible Free Tuition Program: Students from select Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky counties who qualify for federal Pell Grants may be eligible for free tuition.
For detailed information on tuition rates and to explore all scholarship opportunities, please visit the Tuition & Fees and Scholarships pages.
We encourage you to contact your advisor, the Bursar’s Office, or the Financial Aid Office for details about your personal tuition or billing statement.
Contact Information
Ann Linden
Title: Department Chair
Area: Department of English & Humanities
Phone: (740) 351-3300
Email: alinden@shawnee.edu