Journalism Course Descriptions
Lower Division
JOUR 110 Introduction to Journalistic Writing 3 credits An overview of writing for the mass media. Introduces students to newspaper, broadcast journalism, and public relations writing. Fall, Spring and Summer.
JOUR 110L Journalistic Writing Lab 0 credit see JOUR 110.
JOUR 210 News Reporting and Writing 3 credits Reporting techniques and experiences in identifying news and information sources, contacting sources, interviewing, and obtaining information. A variety of writing styles will be emphasized. Some emphasis on journalism ethics and law. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: JOUR 110.
JOUR 220 Practical Newspaper Reporting 1 credit Under the direction of the newspaper adviser and editors, students seek news, write opinion and take photographs for the campus newspaper, The Bulletin, or possibly for other publications. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: JOUR 110.
JOUR 230 Newspaper Editing and Production 1 credit Under the direction of the newspaper adviser and editors, students help produce the campus newspaper, The Bulletin. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: JOUR 110
JOUR 270 Principles of Photojournalism 3 credits Fundamental concepts and methods of photojournalism with an emphasis on the use of the camera as a reporter. Two-hour lecture per week. Lab Fee. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: JOUR 110
JOUR 280 News Editing and Layout 3 credits Designing the newspaper page for print and online platforms, writing headlines, and editing copy. Attention also to news values and principles. Fall, Spring and Summer.
Upper Division
JOUR 310 Public Affairs Reporting 3 credits Reporting municipal, county, state, and federal affairs. Open meeting, shield and disclosure laws, law enforcement and the judicial process. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: JOUR 210.
JOUR 341 News Seminar 3 credits. Examines the organizational, cultural, technological, and ideological nature of news. Attention is given to theories of the press, the construction of news, news as a form of knowledge, and the broader social implications of news organizations and practices. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: JOUR 210.
JOUR 353 History of Journalism 3 credits The historical development of the press and journalistic practices in America. The focus is the development of journalistic values such as objectivity, accuracy, balance and legal and ethical issues such as free speech and access. Spring.
JOUR 410 Specialized Reporting 3 credits Topics vary, and may include community journalism, and reporting on courts, religion, science and medicine, sports, business, education, environment, entertainment, and the arts. On sufficient demand. Prerequisite: JOUR 210.
JOUR 420 Literary Journalism 3 credits The course focuses on writing longer forms of journalism. Content includes a look at the traditions of literary journalism in America, memoir-style nonfiction and using fiction techniques in nonfiction stories. Writing topics are individualized. Fall. Prerequisite: JOUR 210.
JOUR 482 Seminar: Media Criticism 3 credits A study of all forms of media and development of critical writing skills. Students will look at, and discuss, the way the media work and, more importantly, don't work. Emphasis is placed on discussion. On sufficient demand.
JOUR 485 Seminar: Journalism Ethics 3 credits Journalistic ethical issues ranging from fairness, balance and conflicts of interest to sensationalism will be discussed in depth. Course content includes an overview of ethical models. Fall. Prerequisite: COMM 101
JOUR 490-491 Directed Study-Special Project 1-3 credits Tutorial study and special projects. Limit 6 credits. Fall and Spring.
JOUR 494 Independent Study 1-3 credits Tutorial study and special projects. Limit six credits. Fall and Spring.
JOUR 497 Internships 1 - 6 credits Professional work experience in journalism. Possibilities include metropolitan dailies, suburban dailies, weeklies, and magazines. Fall, Spring and Summer.
JOUR 499 Comprehensive Exam 1 credit This course must be taken in conjunction with Senior Seminar COMM 499. Spring.
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