Journalism and Public Communications Classes
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Fall 2023
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A104
*Media Literacy
3 Credits
*Media Literacy
Examines how we access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms. Explores how media and technology converge in a global culture. Emphasizes critical thinking skills, self-expression and information literacy.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71514 801 Banchero, Paola August 28 - December 16 1 -
A201
Reporting & Writing News
3 Credits
Reporting & Writing News
Presents the fundamentals of news reporting and writing, with a focus on the style, conventions and ethical principles. Students will learn to identify newsworthy events and people, conduct interviews, gather information, and prepare news reports for publication.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71515 601 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM ARTS 331 Banchero, Paola August 28 - December 16 8 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A202
First Amendment & Media Ethics
3 Credits
First Amendment & Media Ethics
Examines media ethics from its foundations to its modern practice. Emphasizes principles and practices of First Amendment law and media ethics.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71516 801 Arnold, Elizabeth August 28 - December 16 4 -
A210
Infographs, Data Viz & Stratgy
3 Credits
Infographs, Data Viz & Stratgy
Introduces data science and analytics as used in journalism and public communications. Presents a broad overview of the various aspects of data analytics such as accessing, cleansing, modeling, visualizing and interpreting data. Students will perform hands-on learning of data analytics and visualization topics, including technologies and tools.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71517 801 Meshke, Bryan August 28 - December 16 2 -
A343
Radio News Reporting
3 Credits
Radio News Reporting
Emphasizes the principles and practices of professional audio news reporting, including story research, recording, writing, announcing, sound editing and deadline news production. Students produce and disseminate audio news stories for a variety of broadcast and online markets.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75240 801 Arnold, Elizabeth August 28 - December 16 5 -
A344
TV News Reporting
3 Credits
TV News Reporting
Emphasizes the principles and practices of television news reporting, news judgment, ethics, story research, writing, shooting, and editing.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75247 601 F 11:30AM - 12:45AM OFC CMPS Sharify, Shahab August 28 - December 16 0 View detailed information for CRN:75247 601 W 11:30AM - 12:45AM ARTS 342 Sharify, Shahab August 28 - December 16 0 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A362
Prin Strategic Communication
3 Credits
Prin Strategic Communication
Covers how to develop strategic messages in online and traditional media through public relations, integrated marketing and advertising. Emphasizes ethical strategies and tactics to communicate timely, effective and truthful messages while adhering to sound business principles. Explores how employee, consumer and stakeholder communications have changed with digital communication and social networks.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71518 801 Mapaye, Joy August 28 - December 16 1 -
A368
Commercial Photography
3 Credits
Commercial Photography
Analyzes contemporary commercial photography. Emphasizes use of staging, lighting, and photographic techniques for advertising, public relations, and integrated marketing for commercial clients.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75248 601 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM ARTS 312 Remick, Edward August 28 - December 16 15 View detailed information for CRN:75248 601 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM ARTS 331 Remick, Edward August 28 - December 16 15 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A463
Crisis Communications
3 Credits
Crisis Communications
Presents strategic communication approaches to manage how organizations respond to crisis and change such as accidents, product recalls, executive malfeasance, mergers and layoffs, and natural disasters. Identifies and explains dynamics of a crisis, evaluates the effects of crisis and change on organizational reputation, and considers ethical implications. Emphasis is on crisis communications preparedness.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75249 801 Mapaye, Joy August 28 - December 16 12 -
A490
Selected Topics in JPC
3 Credits
Selected Topics in JPC
Analyze, develop, and apply professional principles and practices to journalism, media and public communications. Topics will vary by semester. Special Note: May be taken twice for credit with a change of subtitle. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75890 801 Arnold, Elizabeth August 28 - December 16 11 -
A492
*JPC Capstone Seminar
3 Credits
*JPC Capstone Seminar
Integrates and synthesizes material in other JPC major requirements. Emphasizes the transition from student to emerging professional and considers professional competence, ethical practice, project management, and the synthesis of theory and practice. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing and completion of GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71522 801 Banchero, Paola August 28 - December 16 11 -
A495
JPC Practica & Internships
1 - 6 Credits
JPC Practica & Internships
Applies advanced knowledge and skills in a professional setting. The setting depends on the student, but can include media organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations and on-campus experiences. Special Note: May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.00 in JPC courses, and approval from JPC media advisor or JPC director of internships
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71523 601 - ARR ARR Banchero, Paola August 28 - December 16 9 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.