JOU - 115 Introduction to Journalism

(3 s.h.)

Introduction to Journalism is designed to help students understand the role of the media in a democracy and how that role is accomplished. Students will also improve communication skills because the course stresses the fundamentals of news gathering, news writing, editing, and publication design. Students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in news writing and interviewing. The course will stress print media.

Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0

Equivalent to 30-121, JOUR-101.