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JOU 402 Journalism Dilemmas: From the Dark Age to the Digital Age

This course introduces students to the legal and ethical dilemmas that have confronted journalism throughout history, as well as those that loom on the horizon. As students consider the evolution of journalism from word of mouth to the digital age, they will examine the social implications of changing technologies and shifting news practices. The course will also prepare students for the professional expectations and challenges that journalists encounter in the field. 

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

JOU 271, COM 327, COM 436, SPE 315 or SPE 400

JOU 485 Directed Writing in Journalism

Independent study and advanced training in journalism, which could include reporting, feature writing and/or multimedia, with emphasis on flexibility and practicality of topic and focus. Reading and writing assignments are agreed upon by the individual student and professor. May be repeated if content varies.

Credit Hours: 1-4

Prerequisites

JOU 221, JOU 271, JOU 371.

JOU 490 Journalism Studies: Career Internship for Journalism Majors

Internships acquaint students with careers and professions in their major and demonstrate to students how their special skills can be used in these environments. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours, 4 of which may count toward the journalism major.

Credit Hours: 1-8

Prerequisites

Junior or senior standing and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Permission of the student's advisor and the department chair are required.

JOU 499 Journalism Colloquium/Portfolio

This course is a requirement for journalism majors, offered in their final semesters, with the goal of preparing them for the post-graduation opportunities and challenges of the journalism craft and an industry in transition. Working professionals give workshops on best practices and the latest issues and developments in the media industries.  Students also compile and submit a portfolio of their best work (in all media) from each year of study.  A preface should include a discussion of the student's growth as a reporter, writer, and multimedia journalist.  Program faculty members evaluate portfolios and select the most distinguished for awards.

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisites

Senior standing in journalism.