JOUR 1030 Fundamentals of Reporting (3)
Students learn the basic forms and techniques of modern journalistic writing. Students write both simple and complex news stories and are introduced to feature writing and other specialized story forms. Basic word processing skills and competence in diction and grammar are required.

JOUR 2140 Advanced Reporting (3)

JOUR 2170 Copyreading / News Editing (3)

JOUR 2300 Journalism: Layout & Design (3)

JOUR 3130 Feature Writing (3)

JOUR 3150 Topics in Modern Media (1-3)

JOUR 3300 Newspaper Production Workshop (2-4)
The course forms the center of the journalism curriculum. In it students learn to apply the journalistic theories, principles, and techniques they have learned in the classroom to newspaper production. Theories of journalism are tested and refined by the everyday practice of getting out the campus newspaper. Students meet several times during the week to gain firsthand experience in developing the skills necessary to produce a readable and attractive publication. Students are required to work a minimum of five hours per week on production of the campus newspaper. Prerequisite: JOUR 2140, JOUR 2170, JOUR 2300, or permission

JOUR 4380 Nagazine Journalism (3)

JOUR 4390 Magazine Production (3)

Media Communications:

MEDC 1010 Introduction to Mass Communications (3)
Students learn the history, development, and impact of the mass media, including print, photography, film, radio, and television and digital media. The course focuses on communication theories and research, media systems, structure and ethics, the relationship between the media and society, and future directions in media communications.

MEDC 1050 Introduction to Media Writing (3)
Students learn the basics of media writing formats, the style, structure, and techniques involved in print journalism, scriptwriting, advertising, public relations writing, critical writing, and writing for the computer screen.

MEDC 1500 Applied Media Aesthetics (3)
Students learn the basic aesthetic principles involved in the production of visual media by analyzing the various audio and visual stimuli that become elements of photography, video, or film forms; their nature; how these elements function individually and together; how they may be used creatively; and how a viewer may perceive them. Students learn the aesthetics of light, color, space, time, motion, and sound. Prerequisite: EPMD 1000.

MEDC 1630 Media Literacy (3)
Students learn to systematically decode, evaluate, and analyze information conveyed through the channels of mass communication. They learn the process, language, and effects of the media and develop a critical awareness of messages conveyed through channels of mass communications, as reflected in children's programming, advertising, journalism, and political communications.

MEDC 2200 Ethics in the Media (3)
Students learn the ethical considerations applied to journalism, broadcast journalism, photography, audio, film, video, interactive digital media, the internet, public relations, and advertising. Students learn to analyze the ethical dilemmas facing media professionals. Prerequisite: MEDC 1010.

MEDC 2490 Media Externship (1)

MEDC 2800 Cultural Diversity in the Media (3)
Students learn how media portray images, messages, and impact regarding race, gender, class, and sexual orientation, and how groups that are marginalized in the media affect the economics and history of the industry. Students investigate the multiple ways that they have learned about cultural diversity through personal reflection, formal education, and the media.

MEDC 3150 Topics (1-3)
These courses are offered periodically to feature topics in media and journalism not covered by regularly offered courses. Prerequisites may vary with the topic. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

MEDC 3190 Introduction to Media Research (3)
Students learn qualitative and quantitative media research methodologies, including content analysis, focus groups, and field research. The course provides strategies and methodologies for examining the process and impact of the media. Prerequisite: MEDC 1010.

MEDC 3260 International Communications (3)
Students learn the philosophy, process, problems, and potentials of communication across cultural boundaries by studying the interrelationships between communications and social, political, economic, and cultural factors that affect international communications. Cross-listed with INTL 3260. May be repeated for credit if taken at international campuses.

MEDC 3850 Television: A Critical Study (3)
Students learn how the medium of television affects human thinking and behavior within the context of American culture. Students investigate and study questions elicited through reading, discussion, and research. Prerequisite: MEDC 1010.

MEDC 4100 The Law and the Media (3)
Students learn the specifics of First Amendment freedoms and the laws that restrict or regulate the flow of information in American society, libel and privacy torts, information access problems, shield laws, broadcast regulation, copyright laws, and constraints on political communication and advertising. Junior or senior standing is advised.

MEDC 4110 Media & Digital Culture (3)

MEDC 4500 Political Communications (3)

MEDC 4610 Readings in Media Studies (3)

MEDC 4620 Senior Overview (3-6)
Provides an opportunity for seniors to demonstrate their proficiency in a selected area or media. The student assumes responsibility for the production of a project under the direction of a faculty member. Projects may include an exhibit or a thesis. Prerequisites: senior standing, acceptance into the major through portfolio review, and permission of the instructor.

MEDC 4950 Professional Media Practicum (3-8)
Provides an internship placement that offers supervised professional experience in audio production, broadcast and print journalism, photography, public relations and advertising/marketing communications, interactive media, animation, video and film. In addition to field placement, students attend regular seminars and write observations and analysis of their internship experience. Prerequisites: Students generally do internships during the senior year after initial portfolio review and must have permission of advisor and instructor. (Students may earn no more than a total of 8 credit hours for internships during their program at the University.)

Public Relations courses:

PBRL 2920 Writing for Public Relations (3)
Students learn the writing skills of public relations by adapting writing style and format to specific stakeholders and to a variety of public relations situations. Students examine professional copy and produce their own writing for inclusion in their portfolios. Each student receives instructor's critique of his or her writing and has a chance to critique fellow students' work. Prerequisites: MEDC 1050, JOUR 1030, and PBRL 2100.

PBRL 3150 Topics (1-3)

Scriptwriting courses:

SCPT 2900 Scriptwriting (3)
Students learn the style, structure, and narrative devices employed in scriptwriting for film, television, radio, and multi-image. Emphasis is on the process of scriptwriting, from treatment to final script. Narrative techniques, style, structure, and format are considered. Prerequisite: MEDC 1050.

SCPT 3150 Topics (1-3)

Speech Communication courses:

SPMC 1040 Public Speaking (3)

SPMC 2200 Group Communications (3)

SPMC 3150 Tipics in Communications (1-3)

SPMC 3500 Presentations for Media Professionals (3)

SPMC 3550 Communiation Strategies for Professional Settings (3)

ELECTRONIC & PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA