Academic Catalog

Journalism (JOUR)

JOUR-1200  News Practicum  
(2 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course provides laboratory work on The Circuit student newspaper and bccircuit.com online news website as well as social media platforms. Students put in action the process of story development, reporting, editing, photography, and publishing for a converged media newsroom. Students meet regularly with the practicum advisor to address organizational and production issues and to critique the newspaper. At least one practicum must be completed as a senior. Student publications are open to all students, regardless of major.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR-2620 or demonstrated journalism experience.  
JOUR-1210  News Practicum  
(2 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course provides laboratory work on The Circuit student newspaper and bccircuit.com online news website. Students put in action the process of story development, reporting, editing, photography, and publishing for a converged media newsroom. Students meet regularly with the practicum advisor to address organizational and production issues and to critique the newspaper. At least one practicum must be completed as a senior. Student publications are open to all students, regardless of major.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR-2620 or demonstrated journalism experience.  
JOUR-1980  Special Topic  
(3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

This course is available between published revisions to the catalog and is experimental in the launching of a new course.

JOUR-2200  News Practicum  
(2 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course provides laboratory work on The Circuit student newspaper and bccircuit.com online news website. Students put in action the process of story development, reporting, editing, photography, and publishing for a converged media newsroom. Students meet regularly with the practicum advisor to address organizational and production issues and to critique the newspaper. At least one practicum must be completed as a senior. Student publications are open to all students, regardless of major.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR-2620 or demonstrated journalism experience.  
JOUR-2210  News Practicum  
(2 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course provides laboratory work on The Circuit student newspaper and bccircuit.com online news website. Students put in action the process of story development, reporting, editing, photography, and publishing for a converged media newsroom. Students meet regularly with the practicum advisor to address organizational and production issues and to critique the newspaper. At least one practicum must be completed as a senior. Student publications are open to all students, regardless of major.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR-2620 or demonstrated journalism experience.  
JOUR-2620  Media Writing I  
(4 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course introduces students to media writing based the journalistic principles of accuracy, clarity, brevity, balance and objectivity. Students will also be introduced to the Associated Press Stylebook and the legal and ethical responsibility of media writing. A laboratory component provides students with a hands-on experience in media writing skills. (WC)

General Education Categories: Written Communication  
JOUR-2980  Special Topic  
(3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

This course is available between published revisions to the catalog and is experimental in the launching of a new course.

JOUR-3200  News Practicum  
(2 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course provides laboratory work on The Circuit student newspaper and bccircuit.com online news website. Students put in action the process of story development, reporting, editing, photography, and publishing for a converged media newsroom. Students meet regularly with the practicum advisor to address organizational and production issues and to critique the newspaper. At least one practicum must be completed as a senior. Student publications are open to all students, regardless of major.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR-2620 or demonstrated journalism experience.  
JOUR-3210  News Practicum  
(2 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course provides laboratory work on The Circuit student newspaper and bccircuit.com online news website. Students put in action the process of story development, reporting, editing, photography, and publishing for a converged media newsroom. Students meet regularly with the practicum advisor to address organizational and production issues and to critique the newspaper. At least one practicum must be completed as a senior. Student publications are open to all students, regardless of major.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR-2620 or demonstrated journalism experience.  
JOUR-3225  Publication Practicum I  
(2 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

[Used to be JOUR __ 3220] This course provides laboratory work on "The Circuit" student news and "Raven" yearbook. Students will also receive experience in social media management and web content management. Students put in action the process of developing, reporting, editing, photographing and publishing for a converged media newsroom. Students meet weekly with a faculty adviser to address organizational and production issues. Publications practicums are open to all students, regardless of major.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR-2620.  
JOUR-3300  Media Writing II  
(3 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course is an extension of Media Writing I and provides additional, more in-depth application of the different styles of writing for print, broadcast, online, advertising, persuasion, public relations, multimedia storytelling and social media. While journalistic writing serves as the foundation for this class, the focus is on writing for multiple media formats and audiences. Pre-requisite: JOUR-2620. (WC)

General Education Categories: Written Communication  
JOUR-3350  Copy Editing  
(1 credit)  (Spring Semester)  

Copy editing is the process of reviewing writing to make it concise and consistent with the goal of improving readability. The concepts explored in this class include mechanics, grammar, word choice and the use of the Associated Press Stylebook. Students will learn to edit copy using quick and deep-editing techniques. The skills learned in this course are applicable all forms of writing, not just journalism. This course is open to all majors.

JOUR-3370  Multimedia Storytelling  
(3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

This course explores the design of nonfiction stories using a combination of text, audio, video, interactive elements, photographs, infographics, and graphics. The course introduces the process of creating engaging narratives across multiple platforms using traditional and digital media formats. The course focuses on multiple applications including journalism, public relations, advertising, social media and general communication. Pre-requisite: JOUR-2620.

JOUR-3399  CAN RE-NUMBER TO USE  
(2 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

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JOUR-3980  Special Topic  
(3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

This course is available between published revisions to the catalog and is experimental in the launching of a new course.

JOUR-4200  News Practicum  
(2 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course provides laboratory work on The Circuit student newspaper and bccircuit.com online news website. Students put in action the process of story development, reporting, editing, photography, and publishing for a converged media newsroom. Students meet regularly with the practicum advisor to address organizational and production issues and to critique the newspaper. At least one practicum must be completed as a senior. Student publications are open to all students, regardless of major.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR-2620 or demonstrated journalism experience.  
JOUR-4210  News Practicum  
(2 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

This course provides laboratory work on The Circuit student newspaper and bccircuit.com online news website. Students put in action the process of story development, reporting, editing, photography, and publishing for a converged media newsroom. Students meet regularly with the practicum advisor to address organizational and production issues and to critique the newspaper. At least one practicum must be completed as a senior. Student publications are open to all students, regardless of major.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR-2620 or demonstrated journalism experience.  
JOUR-4220  Publication Practicum 2  
(2 credits)  (Both Fall & Spring Semesters)  

This course provides laboratory work on "The Circuit" student news and "Raven" yearbook. Students will also receive experience in social media management and web content management. Students put in action the process of developing, reporting, editing, photographing and publishing for a converged media newsroom. Students meet weekly with a faculty adviser to address organizational and production issues. Publications practicums are open to all students, regardless of major.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR-3225.  
JOUR-4300  Adv Report/Print  
(3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

This course examines techniques for in-depth investigations and analysis, such as use of documents, multiple sources, surveys, content analysis, and participant observation.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR-2620 and JOUR-3300.  
JOUR-4340  Feature Writing  
(3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

This course examines storytelling methods often used in fiction writing as applied to longer, more detailed stories for newspapers and magazines. Stories made available to campus publications.

Prerequisite(s): JOUR-2620.  
JOUR-4750  Mass Media Law & Ethics  
(3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

This course examines the legal and ethical principles that guide modern mass media producers and organizations. This course introduces students to the major areas of media law. Case studies are used to examine the application of media law in situations that students might face in the workforce. Media ethics is studied from the philosophical foundation of major ethical systems. In both media law and ethics, the major emphasis of the course is on the application of applied principles and decision-making.

JOUR-4980  Special Topic  
(3 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

This course is available between published revisions to the catalog and is experimental in the launching of a new course.

JOUR-4990  Independent Study  
(1-4 credits)  (Discretion of Department)  

Independent study courses include tutorials and directed readings. These courses allow students to explore other areas and issues of the media. Meetings are arranged at the discretion of the instructor. Requires prior approval of department chair and pre-approved contract of educational goals.