| Course Code | Title & Description | Credits | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| JRN 111 |
Introduction to JournalismIn this course, students will examine, discuss, and analyze news stories delivered in a variety of forms and identify fundamental elements of style, tone, content. Students will also interview live sources, write news articles, and review the relevant rules of grammar. Examination of interview techniques and newsroom organization will also be inclu... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| JRN 210 |
Introduction to Copy EditingIn this course, students practice editing copy for publications with an emphasis on newspapers and newspaper websites. Students write headlines; edit news articles for tone, style, and content; and exercise news judgment as it pertains to story placement, page layout, and audience with attention to legal and ethical standards. Level I Prerequisite:... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| JRN 217 |
Introduction to Feature WritingIn this course, students write articles such as profiles, obituaries, and human interest stories with an emphasis on various feature writing and reporting techniques. These may include narrative leads, circle kickers, interviews with multiple sources, online research and crowd-sourcing using social media. Media law and ethics are also examined. Lev... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| JRN 220 |
Introduction to Digital JournalismIn this course, students explore ways to report news and information digitally. Students use social media, digital images, and digital video along with text to report stories they gather and post on web-based blogging platforms while observing the ethical and legal conventions of professional journalism. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and W... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
Revised on February 5, 2026