Journalism

Classes

COMJ 254 : Introduction to Journalism

Examines the history, practices, and enduring standards of journalism as a profession. Students will connect the past, present and future of journalism to the enduring skills and principles required gathering the facts and telling society's stories.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

COMM 113 and 214.

COMJ 314 : News Reporting and Production

Exposes to concepts of news values and intensive training in the methods of gathering and writing news including theory and practice of editing, copy, writing headlines, and designing newspaper pages.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

COMM 214 and EU writing proficiency.

COMJ 317 : Newspaper Workshop

Provides practical experience in the production of the student newspaper, including work in news writing, editing, editorial and feature writing, and layout. No more than 2 credits of COMJ 317 can be applied to the major or 1 credit to minor.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

COMM 214 and EU writing proficiency.

COMJ 321 : Copy Editing

Provides practical experience in the production of the student newspaper, including work in news writing, editing, editorial and feature writing, and layout. No more than 2 credits of 216 can be applied to the major or 1 credit to minor.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

COMM 214.

COMJ 350 : Magazine Production

Teaches the magazine editing process in various sizes of publications. Topics include total magazine industry, editorial concepts, ethics and law, research, administration, issue planning, production planning, layout, headlining, illustrations, photography, and distribution.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

COMM 214.

COMJ 422 : Multimedia Journalism

Provides experience in preparing and writing news copy for television, radio, and Internet communication. Introduces broadcast and web writing style guidelines, video production techniques in news programming, and preparation of copy and graphics for web presentation.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

COEM 175 and COMM 214. COEM 232 recommended.

COMJ 435 : Feature Writing

Provides experience in writing and developing feature materials for newspapers, web, and magazines.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

COMM 214.