Journalism, Ethics & Democracy (Minor)
Director:
Jason Kelly
John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics, and Democracy
The John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics, and Democracy offers several courses for students interested in careers in print, broadcast, online, and multimedia journalism. Begun in 1997 with a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and now endowed by the family of John W. Gallivan, this minor combines professional training in journalistic skills with examination of philosophical concerns related to the practice of journalism. For example, what ethical issues arise in preparing a particular story? Or what role does—and should—journalism play in a self-governing society?
The director of the program is Jason Kelly, the editor of Notre Dame Magazine and a former sports reporter, editor, and columnist at the South Bend Tribune. Notre Dame graduates in journalism regularly provide guidance and mentorship for students enrolled in the program; those alumni include Sarah Childress, a senior editor with ProPublica; Maddie Hanna, reporter, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Sarah Mervosh, reporter, The New York Times; Michelle Krupa, CNN; and Chris Hine, sports reporter, Minneapolis Star Tribune.
The journalism minor requires completion of 15 hours in addition to a student’s major requirements and a news-related internship during either the summer or the academic year.
Courses that count for the minor include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| JED 30100 | Fundamentals of Journalism | 3 |
| JED 30134 | Investigative Reporting | 3 |
| JED 30132 | Applied MultiMedia for Journalists | 3 |
| JED 30112 | Persuasion, Commentary and Criticism | 3 |
| JED 30143 | Broadcasting the News | 3 |
| JED 30105 | Ethics of Journalism | 3 |