Journalism (JOUR)
JOUR 202 Introduction to News Writing 3 Hours
Report and writing skills primarily focused for print and online news. The course focuses on accuracy, responsibility, clarity, AP style, structure, interviewing, sourcing, and story generation. Research is emphasized. Course fee.
Course Fee: $50
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
JOUR 301 Press Law and Ethics 3 Hours
An in-depth study of concepts basic to freedom of expression, with emphasis on libel, privacy, free-press and fair-trial guidelines, access to government information, and obscenity. Attention is given to attendant ethical considerations.
Prerequisite(s): SOM 101 with a minimum grade of C and JOUR 202 with a minimum grade of C and (PS 110 with a minimum grade of C or PS 220 with a minimum grade of C)
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
JOUR 302 Intermediate Reporting 3 Hours
Reporting and writing for print and online media. Emphasis on using journalistic style and grammar, interviewing and writing news stories on a range of topics including governmental affairs.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 202 with a minimum grade of C
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in News/Editorial Journalism (716) , Broadcasting (726) , Advertising (727) , Journalism (736) , Journalism - Seeking Admission (736P) , Photojournalism (750) , Visual Journalism Photograph (752) or Public Relations (763)
Course Fee: $50
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
JOUR 323 Multiplatform News Presentation 3 Hours
Basic instruction in copy editing and headline writing for print and online publication. Course will include topics in visual editing, news selection and ethical considerations.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 202 with a minimum grade of C
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in News/Editorial Journalism (716) , Advertising (727) , Journalism (736) , Journalism - Seeking Admission (736P) , Photojournalism (750) , Visual Journalism Photograph (752) or Public Relations (763)
Course Fee: $50
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
JOUR 325 Feature Writing 3 Hours
A professional reporting course that teaches feature writing and marketing of feature articles for print and online. Note: Permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 302 with a minimum grade of C
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in News/Editorial Journalism (716) , Broadcasting (726) , Advertising (727) , Journalism (736) , Photojournalism (750) , Visual Journalism Photograph (752) or Public Relations (763)
Course Fee: $50
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
JOUR 422 Current Issues in Mass Communication 3 Hours
A senior-level seminar designed as a capsule course for journalism students focusing on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, access to the media, protection of confidential sources, objectivity, fairness, the media influence on the decision-making process, and the new technology. Capstone course for the mass communication major. Note: 18 hours of journalism for journalism majors is required.
Restriction(s): Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Junior or Senior.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
JOUR 426 Advanced Reporting 3 Hours
Designed to produce for publication in-depth news reporting, including reporting on government affairs, using interviewing, observation and public records research skills coupled with computer assisted reporting. Capstone course for news/editorial curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): JOUR 325 with a minimum grade of C and JOUR 323 with a minimum grade of C
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in News/Editorial Journalism (716)
Course Fee: $35
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022
JOUR 467 News / Editorial Internship Practicum 1 Hour (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
An intense study of a specific news writing, editing, visual or production skill in a professional media outlet. The skill will be identified and studied through discussion and application.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2021; summer 2021
JOUR 481 Problems in Mass Communication 3 Hours
In-depth study of challenges in Journalism and Mass Communication. Involves research, planning, execution, and implementation of a project, guided by the instructor.
Restriction(s): Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Junior, Sophomore or Senior.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023
JOUR 491 Internship or Practicum 3 Hours
Professional-quality experience outside or inside the University for a fixed period of time and conforming to minimum standards established by the School. Follow-up will consist of student reports and evaluation. Note: 18 hours in the major and permission of sequence head is required.
Restriction(s): Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Junior or Senior.
Enrollment is limited to students in News/Editorial Journalism (716) , Mass Communication (725) , Broadcasting (726) , Advertising (727) , Journalism (736) , Photojournalism (750) or Public Relations (763)
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2022; summer 2023