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Journalism (JRN)                     Course Schedules

Distance Learning Courses: Courses in the department approved for offering in a distance learning format include: JRN 670.

General courses (00)

JRN 500 Current Issues in Mass Communication 3(3-0) F, Sp
Examination of the role of mass communication in society through the exploration of issues, ethics, trends and decision-making processes. Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor.

JRN 539 General Journalism Internship 1-4(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Journalism experience under professional and faculty supervision. May be applied toward a journalism major and minor only with permission of faculty advisor. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of instructor.

JRN 607 Seminar in Journalism Law 3(3-0) D
Advanced study with special emphasis on the First Amendment and landmark cases.

News Editorial (10)

JRN 516 Public Affairs Reporting 3(3-0) F
Coverage of government and other public issues. Prerequisite: JRN 312.

JRN 517 Science and Environmental Reporting 3(3-0) D
Reporting on science and environmental controversy. Science and Technology Studies perspective is emphasized. Prerequisites: JRN 312 or permission of instructor.

JRN 519 News Editorial Internship 1-4(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Experience at news organizations under professional and faculty supervision. May be applied toward journalism major and minor only with permission of faculty advisor. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of instructor.

Photojournalism (20)

JRN 520 Independent Study in Photography  3(3-0) F, Sp, Su
Advanced experience and individual instruction in photography. Prerequisite: JRN 220, JRN 320 or permission of instructor.

JRN 521 Seminar in News Photography 3(3-0) Sp
Field experience of the photograph as a means of communicating information, ideas, and opinions.

JRN 529 Photojournalism Internship 1-4(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Photojournalism experience under professional and faculty supervision. May be applied to journalism major or minor only with permission of faculty advisor. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of instructor.

Teaching (40)

JRN 542 School Publication Problems 3(3-0) D
An intensive study of school publications.

Public Relations (50)

JRN 551 Case Studies in Public Relations 3(3-0) F, Sp
Examination of historic and contemporary public relations problems and programs with emphasis on research, planning and problem-solving skills in public relations practices. Prerequisites: JRN 350 or permission of instructor.

JRN 556 Public Relations Seminar 3(3-0) F, Sp
Emphasis on interaction of public relations with society, with individualized case studies. Prerequisite: JRN 350 or permission of instructor.

JRN 559 Public Relations Internship 1-4(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Experience in public relations under professional and faculty supervision. May be applied toward journalism major and minor only with permission of faculty advisor. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of instructor.

Advertising (60)

JRN 569 Advertising Internship 1-4(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Experience in advertising under professional and faculty supervision. May be applied toward journalism major or minor only with permission of faculty advisor. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of instructor.

Advanced Graduate Courses (80)

JRN 580 Newspaper Management 3(3-0) D
Management of the press including advertising, budgeting, circulation, economics, labor, personnel, production, promotion, and research on social pressures affecting news values and content. Prerequisites: JRN 101, JRN 301, JRN 404, or permission of instructor.

JRN 670 Public Relations Management 3(3-0) D
Organization and management of the public relations function in business, industry, various institutions and public relations firms: counseling, planning, budgeting, personnel management.

JRN 671 Public Relations Problems 3(3-0) D
Current problems confronting management and public relations directors: critical examination of issues and trends, with emphasis upon individual reading, research, and writing.

JRN 680 Graduate Seminar 3(3-0) D
Relevant topics dealing with the mass media. Content and instructor of this course may change each semester.

JRN 686 Methods and Materials in Teaching Journalism 3(3-0) D
Preparation of extensive bibliography, collection of materials, and an examination of their instructional values.

JRN 770 Theory and Research Methods 3(3-0) D
Communication and public relations, theories and concepts; public opinion polling; research dealing with societal trends affecting communication and public relations.

JRN 780 Introduction to Journalism Research 3(3-0)
Methods and techniques of research employed in mass communication studies. Prerequisite: JRN 500 or equivalent.

JRN 781 Readings in Journalism 2(2-0) D
Extensive readings and reports on broad and specific areas in the field.

JRN 785 Selected Problems in Journalism 1-6(Spec) D
Individual study to provide project work for advanced students in specific areas of journalism. Permission of department chairperson required.

JRN 787 Public Relations Internship 3-5(Spec) D
Experience in public relations agencies or organizations. Students may enroll only once. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: JRN 550. 

JRN 798 Thesis 1-6(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Individual research and thesis. CR/NC only.  Prerequisite: JRN 780.

Special Studies (90)

JRN 597 Special Studies 1-6(Spec) D
Appropriate title to be listed when offered.

JRN 697 Special Studies 1-6(Spec) D
Appropriate title to be listed when offered.

Unspecified content or variable credit courses. Click here for additional information regarding these types of courses. The following courses offered through the department are of unspecified content or variable credit: JRN 520, 597, 680, 697, 781, 785, 787.

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