Sample Journalism Classes

MASS 301 Broadcasting Writing (3 hours)
Techniques and practice in writing broadcast scripts, including news, advertising and documentary.

MASS 303 Public Affairs (3 hours)
Practice in advanced reporting techniques, with students alternating from broadcasting style to print style on a variety of exercises. Examination of gathering and presenting information involving public information officers, public relations officials, and government agencies.

MASS 304 Editorials and Commentaries (3 hours)
Practice in researching, interviewing, and writing editorials and commentaries for the media. Techniques will include writing persuasive articles on a variety of subjects by supporting beliefs with analysis and documentation, and then presenting them in both broadcast and print style.

MASS 305 Magazine/Feature Writing (3 hours)
Practice in researching, interviewing, and writing feature articles for magazines and newspapers. Techniques will include freelancing and submitting nonfiction articles to publications, and using on-line computer services.

MASS 306 Sports Reporting (3 hours)
Practice in researching, interviewing, writing and reporting on sports. Techniques will include both print and broadcast sports reporting, as well as examining sports information directors' responsibilities.

MASS 330 Editing and Publication Design(3 hours)
Editing articles and photos, and designing publication. Students create designs for magazines, newspapers, brochures and newsletters by using computers, scanners, and modern software.