Journalism courses

JOUR 2010 Introduction to Journalism
Introduction to Journalism
This course introduces students to researching, reporting, and writing news stories for print, broadcast, Internet and other media. Through extensive reporting/writing assignments, guest speakers, and quizzes on current events, the course will cover the nature of news, journalistic style, the preparation of manuscripts for publication, the development of leads, interviewing techniques, selection and organization of facts, and the difference between various media styles.
credit hours: 3
Introduction to Journalism

JOUR 3010 News Writing and Reporting I
News Writing and Reporting I
This course develops research, organization, and composition skills for the production of professional-quality articles for publication in newspapers, magazines, Internet sites, and other media. It explores the knowledge and skills needed for building on story ideas by acquiring sources, researching effectively, and writing polished, informative stories.
Pre-requistites: JOUR 2010:  Introduction to Journalism. 
credit hours: 3
News Writing and Reporting I

JOUR 3400 On-Line Journalism
On-Line Journalism
This course is designed to enable students to streamline, enhance and tailor their writing for new media publications, online magazines and commercial web sites.
Pre-requistites: JOUR 2010 or instructor's permission.
credit hours: 3
On-Line Journalism

JOUR 3600 Editing
Editing
This course explores the editing, layout and design practices of print media and develops the skills necessary for successful editors and desktop publishers. Students learn copy editing and preparation, composition strategies, layout, design, headline and caption writing, photo editing, and newsletter production.
Pre-requistites: JOUR 2010 and 3010 or instructor's permission.
credit hours: 3
Editing

JOUR 4010 News Writing and Reporting II
News Writing and Reporting II
This course further develops research, organization, and composition skills for the production of professional-quality articles for publication in newspapers, magazines, Internet sites, and other media.
Pre-requistites: JOUR 2010 and 3010 or instructor's permission
credit hours: 3
News Writing and Reporting II

JOUR 4050 Investigative Journalism
Investigative Journalism
This course introduces students to the field of investigative journalism, including career prospects, ethical concerns, basic interviewing techniques, finding and following documented sources, and writing stories for maximum interest and impact. Students practice organizing materials and writing with clarity and precision.
Pre-requistites: JOUR 2010 and 3010. 
credit hours: 3
Investigative Journalism