JOU 2101 - Introduction to Journalism

The principles and functions of newspapers, including current changes and challenges. Students will learn basic and advanced reporting skills, including how to interview, gather information and write news stories. Computer skills are required.

JOU 2203 - Reporting & Writing for Media

Students will utilize and build upon basic journalistic principles from JOU 2101, including ethics and the changes and challenges today's journalists encounter. Report and write news stories for print and online news. Learn the basic skills for creating multimedia stories.

JOU 2270 - Journalism Internship

Students earn credits toward degree requirements for work learning experience. Students already working may apply to use that experience to meet internship requirements. Students establish learning outcomes and prepare related reports and/or projects each term. Seven work hours per credit hour each week.

JOU 2297 - Special Topics

Varied content offering of special interest to the discipline but not covered within existing courses; may be scheduled in a classroom/seminar setting or in nontraditional format.