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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.

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