If you have questions or would like more information about the Photojournalism Minor, please contact Tim Goheen, program director, by emailing goheen@ohio.edu.
Photojournalism Minor
Photojournalism Minor
The Photojournalism minor equips students with the foundational knowledge and visual storytelling skills to create compelling photo, audio, and video content rooted in journalistic standards. Ideal for students in journalism, communication, marketing, or the social sciences, the minor enhances professional versatility in today's media-rich world.
Admissions Requirements
This is a selective minor. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a portfolio for review. These requirements apply to all students, including first-year applicants, program changers, and external transfers.
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Curriculum
Students complete 15 credit hours, including coursework in photography fundamentals, single-image storytelling, picture stories, and multimedia production. The program also includes an upper-level elective in motion, synthesis, or documentary photography.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Photojournalism minor gain storytelling and technical skills that are highly valuable across a wide range of fields — especially in journalism, nonprofit work, marketing, social media, and visual anthropology.
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