JOURNALISM Courses
JOURNALISM Courses
JOUR 2203
Introduction to Journalism
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023
Principles of news gathering and writing with
applied experiences in design, layout, and writing.
JOUR 2211
Journalism Lab
1 credit: 1 hour laboratory
Corequisite:
JOUR 2203
NOTE: This course may be repeated for a maximum of
six credit hours.
A performance lab allowing a student to work on any
existing student publication approved by the instructor.
JOUR 2223
Mass Communication
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
NOTE: May be used either for speech or journalism
credit, but not for both.
Survey of historical, economic, and political
influences of mass communication on society and individuals.
JOUR 3013
Newswriting
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: JOUR 2203
Advanced writing and reporting techniques for the
journalist and/or public relations professional including sports
writing, editorial writing, news features, and international reporting.
NOTE: This course may
be used as an elective in the speech communication curriculum.
JOUR 3023
Introduction to Public Relations
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: JOUR 2203
Introduction to media campaigns, newsletter
production, propaganda, public relations theory, and history.
NOTE: This course may
be used as an elective in the speech communication curriculum
JOUR 3043
Feature Writing
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: JOUR 2203
Analysis of the feature form; readings in the
genre; writing for publication including news analyses, op-eds,
profiles, and investigative reporting.
JOUR 4033
News Editing
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: JOUR 2203, JOUR 2211, JOUR 3013
General copy editing skills including editing for
accuracy, fairness, grammar; general photo editing; designing and layout
for publication; headline and caption writing; and developing news
judgment.
JOUR 4243
Seminar in Journalism
3 credits:
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Nine hours of JOUR coursework.
Detailed study of one of the major areas of
journalism, emphasizing assigned readings and individual research.
Sample areas may include media management, the campaign, media
ethics, etc.
NOTE: May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit
toward major.
JOUR 425V
Journalism Internship
Variable credit (maximum 6 hours)
Prerequisite: Advanced standing (minimum of twelve
hours of JOUR coursework) and permission of Dean and instructor.
Students work in a profit or non-profit environment
which allows for application of theoretical knowledge and the
development of journalistic skills.
JOUR 479V
Independent Study in Journalism
Variable credit
Consult the Independent Study Courses subheading in
the Academic Regulations section of this catalog for prerequisites and
description.