Journalism and Documentary Storytelling
Languages, Literature, and Culture
Why Minor in Journalism and Documentary Storytelling at Allegheny College
As a Journalism and Documentary Storytelling student, you’ll combine practical training in journalism with examination of the sociopolitical role of journalism. You’ll consider what it means to be a responsible citizen in a journalistic context.
Unusual Combinations
Students often combine Journalism and Documentary Storytelling with:
Division
- Language, Literature, and Culture
Program Type
- Minor
Number of Credits
24 for minor
Where Journalism and Documentary Storytelling Alumni Work Today
Video Journalist
The Post-Standard & Syracuse.com
Katrina Tulloch ‘11
Senior Manager of Audience
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Thomas O’Boyle ‘78
Photojournalist
Knoxville News Sentinel
Caitie McMekin ‘14
Senior Trailhead Content Writer
Salesforce
Cody Switzer ‘07
President & Publisher
Franklin News Foundation
Christopher Krug ‘90
Deputy Managing Editor
Onion, Inc.
Samantha Hungerford ‘13
Senior Enterprise Projects Editor
Kaiser Health News
John Hillkirk ‘78
Political Editor
The Baltimore Banner
John O’Connor ‘99
Journalist
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Marley Parish ‘19
Government & Accountability Editor
NPR affiliate WESA
Chris Potter ‘19
JPI] covers many different ways that one can be a journalist, from writing hard news to being more media based and taking photos and videos. At Allegheny, I’ve met some of the most involved, passionate, and encouraging educators that I’ve ever had.
Your Four-Year Journey
Year 1: Understanding
The Journalism and Documentary Storytelling Minor starts with Newswriting, the first journalism practice course. Start to engage yourself in real-life newsgathering, writing, copy-editing, and revision within short deadlines of a traditional news writing practice.
Year 2: New Approaches
In the second year, you’ll typically take your first journalism synthesis course, Journalism and Democracy in the U.S. The course examines the history of journalism in the U.S. and its connection with the practice of democracy. Consider the current media landscape, challenges, and opportunities it presents for developing an informed, responsible citizenry.
Year 3: Delving Deeper
Two advanced courses are open in the third year of those with theJournalism and Documentary Storytelling Minor. Multimedia Journalism expands students’ experience beyond print media to audio, video, and interactive digital media stories. Meanwhile, Case Studies in Investigation is organized around investigative case studies-journalistic pieces that exposed unjust, criminal, or socially problematic situations and brainstorm how remedies can be created for those situations.
Year 4: The Comp
If they haven’t already done so, students in their final year of the Journalism and Documentary Storytelling Minor may complete two semesters of internship with the student newspaper, The Campus, or take a Topics in Journalism course, which varies but often incorporates photojournalism or beat reporting.
Research and Internships
As news media saturate our lives and wield enormous influence, journalism in the public interest students receive hands-on experiences between internships and student organizations.
The Vukovich Center for Communication Arts boasts a fully equipped TV studio and two editing labs for students to develop their skills with on-sight teaching assistants. Learn traditional production skills and how to take creative liberties, so you are fully prepared for a career beyond Allegheny.
Founded in 1876, a weekly newspaper, named The Campus, made for and by the students of Allegheny College.
A non-commercial, student-run college radio station.
A group dedicated to providing students and faculty with a creative outlet through film.
Faculty and Staff
Adjunct Instructor
Email: mcrowley@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-2906
Professor
M.F.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., Marquette University; B.A., Pennsylvania State University;
Email: mkeeley@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-2305
Featured News
Three Allegheny College Students Win The 2024 Zingale Financial Literacy Challenge
On December 7, ten students were selected to participate in the 2024 Zingale Financial Literacy Challenge finals with their personal finance budget and investing plan for life after graduation.
Program Contact
Jon Wiebel
Associate Professor of Communication & Media; Director of Speaking
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