Journalism

Courses in Journalism.

JR 101 Survey of Journalism (O)

3 Semester Hours
An examination of important facets of mass communications, including newspaper, magazine, broadcast journalism, advertising and public relations. The course is designed to provide a critical overview of mass media.

JR 201 News Reporting I (O)

3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: SE 103 or 104.
Techniques of news writing designed to develop the basic skills necessary for a beginning reporter through in-class laboratory experience.

JR 202 News Reporting II (O)

3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: JR 201.
Practice in gathering and writing news from sources on and off campus. Emphasis is placed on beat assignment reporting, interviewing techniques, and some specialized reporting. A laboratory class in which the student will work lab hours on a Southern newspaper.

JR 275 Special Topics in Journalism (O)

1-3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair. Presents courses in Journalism which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individual instruction, and/or research in an area related to journalism.