Prescott College Offers “Foundations of Community Journalism” Microcredential

Prescott College is excited to offer Foundations in Community Journalism—a new online microcredential that dives into the practice of journalism as a tool for collective power, resilience, and accountability. Led by Cirien Saadeh, PhD, this offering consists of four interconnected, experiential workshops, in which you will gain a grounding in the values of community journalism and practical skills leaving you with a holistic understanding of community journalism: its principles, practices, to create meaningful stories that are accurate, ethical, and rooted in community trust.

Together, we will explore what makes community journalism distinct from legacy models and how it overlaps with community organizing. Students will learn why authentic, trust-based relationships are central to ethical reporting, and they will practice strategies for showing up within communities with transparency, humility, and care. Participants will sharpen their ability to ask strong, open-ended questions—cultivating curiosity, cultural awareness, and active listening as cornerstones of ethical storytelling. Finally, students will step behind the scenes of the full journalistic process, moving from idea to impact while reflecting on the rights and responsibilities of both journalists and news consumers.

For more information, visit: https://prescott.edu/area-of-study/foundations-of-community-journalism/