Journalism Courses

JOUR 106: Introduction to News Writing I (5 credits)

Learn the difference between news writing and other types of writing. Practice writing a variety of kinds of news articles.

JOUR 107: Introduction to News Writing II (3 credits)

Start, develop and polish hard news and soft news stories. Practice gathering information from a variety of sources.

JOUR 160: Introduction to Mass Media (5 credits)

A survey of the mass media in America – newspapers, magazines, books, recorded music, radio, television, motion pictures, the World Wide Web – with emphasis on structure, function, audience, content, effect and social responsibility.

JOUR 180: Issues in Mass Media (2 credits)

Discuss and interpret issues as they relate to the media. Learn to evaluate media messages critically.

JOUR 206: Writing and Reporting the News (5 credits)

Write a variety of in-depth and extended coverage news articles concentrating on enterprise and package projects. Practice writing editorials, columns and reviews. Learn the basics of broadcast and public relations writing.

JOUR 208: Copy Editing and Newspaper Design (5 credits)

Learn newspaper copy editing and page design. Edit copy for the student newspaper. Design pages for online student newspaper.

JOUR 111-113: Newspaper Staff (3-5 credits)

Help produce the college’s online student newspaper as an editor, reporter, photographer, videographer or Web page designer. 

JOUR 211-213: Newspaper Staff (3-5 credits)

Help produce the college’s online student newspaper as an editor, reporter, photographer, videographer or Web page designer.