Journalism/Mass Communications

Why choose Journalism / Mass Communications Minor at Clearwater Christian?

1. In today's society, good writing skills are essential to almost every vocation, whether in a specific position in the public relations or marketing department of a company, or simply the preparation of strategies, papers, or directed letters and brochures for a ministry. Through this minor, students will learn how to present the objectives and products of a company in a way that will greatly enhance their marketability.
   
   
2. With a concentration in the basic elements of journalism and mass communication, students acquire skills necessary for further study or employment within the fields of advertising, journalism, and public relations. Training in principles of advertising will benefit students interested not only in journalistic endeavors, but also in a number of professions and ministries.
   
   
3. Students who earn a minor in Journalism/Mass Communications will have a broad understanding of how and why media impacts our society in such a massive level. Through this understanding, combined with a basis in Scriptural application, students will develop sensitivity to media trends facing society as a whole and will be able to effectively reach an audience from a Biblical, Godly perspective, rather than a media-driven mindset.
   
   
4. A minor in Journalism/Mass Communications is an excellent addition to any major course of study because of its primary focus on the written word-an essential part of every undergraduate and graduate programs.
   
   
5. This program will help students understand the responsibilities of honest and timely communication in the midst of a fast-paced, global society. Through this minor, students will gain a fundamental understanding of media, the field of communications, and journalistic pursuits, their techniques and procedures, and ways to be a wise Christian within a non-Christian media.

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