Undergraduate Journalism Emphasis Courses
JRN 200 Elements of Journalism
3 Credits
This course prepares students in foundational journalism skills. The central focus is on identifying the audience, purpose, and content of news production. Students will learn the central aspects of news reporting, writing, and editing for a variety of platforms. Students will leave class with enhanced knowledge of AP style, audience analysis, interviewing, writing, and editing skills. Prerequisites: ENG 121 and 122 or equivalents.
JRN 301 Newsgathering & Reporting
3 Credits
This course will focus on gathering, evaluating, writing and editing information for news stories tailored for various forms of media and audiences.
JRN 341 Specialized Journalism
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the various genres of journalistic writing. Students learn to employ skills acquired from previous journalism courses to specific types of news reporting. Genres include the following: investigative journalism, sports journalism, entertainment journalism, business journalism, and environmental journalism.