Political Journalism, Minor
Saint Louis University's political journalism interdisciplinary minor promotes skills in analysis of political phenomena and effective communication of ideas through a variety of platforms. The interdisciplinary minor is suitable for students interested in careers in journalism, public relations in governmental or political organizations, or work on political campaigns.
Leadership
Sarah Cate, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
Co-Director
Amber Hinsley, Ph.D., Department of Communication
Co-Director
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
CMM 2100 | Journalism: News Writing | |
CMM 2500 | Media Lab | |
CMM 4100 | Multiplatform Journalism | |
POLS 1100 | Introduction to American Government | |
POLS 1600 | Introduction to International Politics | |
| Communication Elective Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
CMM 3060 | Political Communication | |
CMM 3110 | Feature Writing | |
CMM 3130 | Editorial and Opinion Writing | |
CMM 3420 | Literary Journalism | |
CMM 4160 | Editing | |
CMM 4420 | Theory of Free Expression | |
CMM 4470 | Media and Politics | |
| Political Science Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
POLS 1510 | Politics of Developing World | |
POLS 2100 | The American Constitution | |
POLS 2140 | The American Presidency | |
POLS 2150 | Race and Politics | |
POLS 2160 | Campaigns and Elections | |
POLS 2200 | U.S. State and Urban Politics | |
POLS 2220 | Urban Politics | |
POLS 2520 | Introduction to African Politics | |
POLS 2530 | Soviet and Post Soviet Politics | |
POLS 2540 | Ethnicity and Internal War | |
POLS 2550 | Political Systems of the Sub-Sahara | |
POLS 2560 | The Politics of Asia | |
POLS 2570 | Introduction to Latin American Politics | |
POLS 2580 | Politics of Mexico | |
POLS 2590 | Politics of the Middle East and North Africa | |
POLS 2600 | Introduction to International Political Economy | |
POLS 2640 | International Terrorism | |
POLS 2660 | Middle East/International Pol | |
POLS 3130 | Civil Liberties and Civil Rights | |
POLS 3140 | Public Opinion and Mass Communication | |
POLS 3200 | Women and Political Leadership | |
POLS 3500 | East Asian Political Economy | |
POLS 3600 | Problems of Globalization | |
POLS 3620 | International Organization and the Management of World Problems | |
POLS 3650 | International Relations of Africa | |
POLS 3740 | Capitalism, Racism, Patriarchy: Theorizing Structural Power | |
POLS 3850 | Feminism in Action | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Continuation Standards
Students in the Political Journalism minor must maintain a 2.00 GPA in Political Journalism coursework.