Journalism

• J216 3 credits

  News Writing I

  Provides instruction in reporting, interviewing, and writing skills, as well as practical experience to understand the journalistic process, style, and format. Develops critical thinking and the skills of accurate news gathering, assembly, evaluation, and final writing on the student newspaper.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• J217 3 credits

  News Writing II

  Further develops the skills required for effective news gathering and writing learned in J216, providing an opportunity for students to practice these skills in actual reporting situations. Focuses on print journalism, although reference will be made to broadcast journalism.
  Prerequisite: J216.

• J225 3 credits

  Introduction to Journalism

  Develops writing, interviewing, and reporting skills for work on the student newspaper that lays the groundwork for further study.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• J280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Journalism

  Cooperative work experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).