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Journalism and Media Minor

Program Code: U-JAM-MIN
Plant Type: Minor
Department: DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy
Website: dewitt.sanford.duke.edu/journalism-and-media-studies-minor-jam

Program Summary

The Journalism and Media minor is administered by the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy in the Sanford School of Public Policy. The minor offers students interested in the intersection of media, journalism, and democracy an opportunity to advance their understanding of the complex and ever-evolving media and information environment and ways in which this environment is affecting politics, culture, and public policy. The minor provides professional and analytical skills for students interested in journalism-related career paths, as well as for students interested in career paths related to media, technology, public affairs, and public policy. Journalism and Media Studies minors come from across departments in both the sciences and humanities.

There is no major available in Journalism and Media (JAM).

Academic Requirements

At least 6 units total to complete the minor. At least 34 units total to earn a degree.

  • Core (1 unit)

    • JAM 371

  • Journalism & Media Practicum Course (1 unit)

    • JAM 363

    • JAM 364S

    • JAM 365S

    • JAM 367S

  • Media & Democracy Course (1 unit)

    • Courses are identified each semester on the departmental courselist

  • Electives (3 units)

    • A comprehensive list of elective courses is available to students in the degree audit system.

  • Internship

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