A minor in Journalism is also available. For detailed information about each of these options, see Plans of Study . Contact the Department of Journalism secretary for an appointment with a faculty adviser if you have questions or need help deciding which option is for you. See Criteria for declaring a pre-major below. Policy for the publications is set by the Student Publications Council, and the majority of the funding is from student fees.
All Western students are eligible to participate in publications staff work.
Student editors are selected each quarter by the Publications Council and receive a stipend, as do assistant editors. To inquire about opportunities in student publications, see any Journalism faculty member or contact the publication's editor. An Undergraduate Application for Admission is required of all freshmen, transfer and post-baccalaureate applicants. If you are thinking about transferring to Western and wondering what courses will apply toward a major in Journalism, contact the Journalism Department secretary for an appointment with an advisor. Contact the Scholarship Center for a list of available scholarships.