Courses
- Newspaper Fundamentals
Emphasis on AP style, word selection in newspaper writing and spelling.
- Newswriting
Introduction to newswriting techniques, with emphasis on learning news values, recognizing parts of a story and writing stories that meet standards of accuracy, grammar, style, spelling, law, and ethics.
- Feature Writing
Various techniques of writing and selling features, both short and long pieces, for newspapers and magazine markets.
- PhotoJournalism
Uses, techniques and processes of digital photography for the newspaper, magazine and web-based industries.
- Foundation of Mass Communication
Historical and theoretical bases of mass communication in the U.S., emphasizing social, cultural, regulatory, and economic aspects.
- Foundation of Human Communication
Theories examining the nature of human communication.
- Foundation of Rhetoric & Social Influence
Relates rhetorical theory and analysis to understanding persuasive discourse in our society.
- Communication in Organizations
Communication in modern organizations emphasizing practice in areas such as interviewing, meeting management and professional presentations.
- Persuasive Discourse
Understanding and analyzing persuasive messages. Developing skills as a critical evaluation of persuasive messages.
- Intercultural Communication
Different types of problems encountered when communicating with different cultures.
- Foundation of Public Relations
Communication skills and technologies necessary for successful public relations.
- Case Studies & Ethics in Public Relations
Investigation and analysis of public relations problems through case studies.
- Writing for Public Relations
Writing skills necessary for the practice of public relations.
- Survey & Research Methods
Basic research principles and survey research as it is used by mass media and public relations.
- Style & Design in Public Relations Messages
Introduction to the use of style and design in public relations messages.
- Public Relations Campaigns
Capstone course designed to apply public relations and communication principles to a campaign situation.