Minor in Journalism at SUNY Plattsburgh

Minor in Journalism

Minor in journalism

For students who are interested in journalism as a complement to another field of study, SUNY Plattsburgh offers the option of a minor in journalism. By minoring in journalism, you can gain knowledge and skills in the field of news media. Students can chose from a variety of professional skills courses, such as News Writing, Newspaper Design and Layout, Web Design and Production, and Magazine Article Writing. They can also gain newsroom experience with our internships and practicums.

Program Requirements

• View the journalism minor course curriculum. Note: this 266kB PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
• View journalism Course Descriptions

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you would like to learn more about the journalism programs at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact

Shawn Murphy, Chair
Co-Director, Center for Communication and Journalism
Office: Yokum Hall 103-A
Phone: 518-564-2422
Fax: 518-564-2105
Email: shawn.murphy@plattsburgh.edu