Journalism (JRN)                     Course Schedules

Distance Learning Courses: Courses in the department approved for offering in a distance learning format include: JRN 350, 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 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 department chairperson.

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) D
Coverage of local and state government. Prerequisite: 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 Photojournalism 3(3-0) D
Advanced experience and individual instruction in photography. Prerequisite: JRN 220, 322 or permission of instructor.

JRN 521 Seminar in News Photography 3(3-0) Sp
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) 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
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) Sp
Methods and techniques of research employed in mass communication studies. Prerequisite: 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: 550. 

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