Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics, and Democracy
Information and Guidelines
The John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics & Democracy offers a five-course minor (or concentration) for students interested in careers in print and broadcast journalism. Begun in 1997 with a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and now supported with an endowment created by the family of John W. Gallivan, this Program combines professional training in journalistic skills along with examination of the social, political, economic and philosophical concerns related to the practice of journalism.
Students participating in the Gallivan Program are strongly encouraged to take “Fundamentals of Journalism,” which is offered each Fall Semester, as their first class. Other courses that count for the concentration are listed each semester in a Gallivan Program handout. No more than two courses beyond “Fundamentals of Journalism” that concentrate on journalistic techniques will count for the required 15 hours. The five courses for the concentration must be taken separately from and in addition to a student's major courses. An internship, either during the academic year or a summer, is also required.
The director of the Gallivan Program is Professor Robert Schmuhl, Walter H. Annenberg-Edmund P. Joyce Chair in American Studies and Journalism. An advisory committee of Notre Dame graduates in journalism helps guide the Program. Members include: Tom Bettag, former Senior Executive Producer of the ABC News program “Nightline”; Sarah Childress, Africa correspondent, The Wall Street Journal; Bill Dwyre, Sports Columnist, Los Angeles Times; John W. Gallivan, former Chairman of the Board of Kearns-Tribune Corporation and Publisher Emeritus of the Salt Lake Tribune; Monica Yant Kinney, Metro Columnist, The Philadelphia Inquirer; John McMeel, Chairman, Andrews McMeel Universal; Bill Mitchell, Director of Poynter Online, Poynter Institute for Media Studies; Anne Thompson, Chief Environmental Correspondent, NBC News, and Kelley Tuthill, Reporter/Anchor, WCVB-TV, Boston, MA.
Requirements for the Journalism Minor
Although any Notre Dame undergraduate (regardless of major or College) is eligible to apply, enrollment in the Gallivan Program is based on two factors: performance in the course, "Fundamentals of Journalism" and approval by a faculty committee upon completion of the "Fundamentals of Journalism."
"Fundamentals of Journalism" is the entry-level and required course for the Program. It is offered each Fall semester. Students apply for it during the previous Spring semester. Sophomores and juniors, but is not open to seniors can only take "Fundamentals of Journalism".
Five courses separate from and in addition to a student's major are necessary to complete the Program. Only two journalistic (or technique-oriented) classes beyond "Fundamentals of Journalism" will count in the five classes that are needed. Although internships in journalism are recommended and valuable experience, they do not count for Program Credit.
Only students who have been formally approved for participation in the Program can complete the paperwork with the Registrar's office to have the minor in journalism noted on University documents.
Program Faculty
Dick Ciccone - Adjunct Professor
Jack Colwell - Associate Adjunct Professor
Robert Schmuhl - Director, John W. Gallivan Program & Walter H. Annenburg - Edmund P. Joyce Chair in American Studies and Journalism
Matt Storin - Adjunct Professor
Spring 2009 Courses
JED 30101 Broadcast Journalism
G. Sieber
TR 12:30
JED 30108 Advanced Rreporting
J. Colwell
MW 1:30
JED 30117 Magazine Writing
K. Temple
MW 1:30
JED 30118 The Literature of Fact
J. Keller
M 9:30
