Overview
Journalism + Design is a new interdisciplinary program that merges design thinking with time-tested journalistic principles and practice. The result is a rigorous education that prepares a new generation of journalist-designers for a rapidly changing era. We believe journalism students need to graduate with the creative capacity and confidence to thrive in today’s complex media ecosystem. Learn more about the program.
Eligibility
Minors are available to undergraduate students across The New School.
Curriculum
Requirements for the Journalism + Design Major
The minor in Journalism + Design requires completion of the following five (5) courses:
LLSJ 2001 News and Narrative I (4 credits)
LLSJ 3001 News, Narrative, and Design II (4)
LLSJ 3505 Visualizing Data (4)
2 LLSJ electives, one of which must be at the 3000 level or higher and two of which may be taken outside of Lang (8)
Total: 18-20 credits
Students must receive a grade of C or better in every course used to fulfill area of study requirements.
Self-Designed Major (BA or BS, Liberal Arts)
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts can pursue deeper study in this subject area through the
self-designed major. To explore this option, contact an academic advisor and read more about the self-designed option at Lang.