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Department of Journalism and Media Production
murrow.wsu.edu
Goertzen Hall 117
509-335-7333
Professor (Career track/Scholar) and Chair, B. Shors; Professors, L. Pintak, A. Tan; Associate Professor, R. Thomas; Assistant Professors, J. Foley, J. Henrichsen, B. Irom, P. Popiel; Associate Professors (Career track/ Scholar), M. Marcelo, T. Simmons, L. Waananen-Jones; Assistant Professors (Career track/Scholar), A. Boggs, M. Loveless, S. Pande, W. Raney, T. Simmons, R. Taflinger; Assistant Professor (Career track/Teaching), G. Bedoyan.
Students earning a degree in Journalism and Media Production will be prepared to join the many exciting and rapidly evolving careers in traditional and new media. Our courses balance conceptual understanding, critical thinking, ethical principles, and hands-on skill development. Our labs and studios include industry-standard equipment and software. Students with a passion for writing, reporting, creating, producing, learning, and presenting will have ample opportunities to develop their natural talents.
Broadcast News: Learn to film, write, report, anchor, and edit news content for television, radio, and online platforms. Career Options: television anchor; sports or entertainment broadcast reporter; digital content producer; radio reporter.
Broadcast Production: Learn to produce, direct, and operate complex video equipment for multi-camera sports, news, music performances, and other reality-based programs in the studio or at large outdoor venues. Career options: Television or film producer; director; production management; film and video editor.
Multimedia Journalism: Learn about the news writing from features to sports and investigations, as well as how to produce online video and audio stories. Career options: Reporter; editor; magazine writer; photojournalist; digital content producer; podcaster.
Media Innovation: Learn to build, promote and distribute content for mobile, web, and emerging media platforms to create effective products for organizations and audiences. Career options: News Producer, Media Researcher, Media technician, Media specialist, Manager of Technology.
Minor in Sport Communication: Learn how to communicate sports to mass media audiences with hands-on skills and a theoretical foundation. Develop a broad understanding of communication in sports contexts by understanding and applying concepts, principles, and tools necessary to generating positive dialogue in mass media. Learn how to construct a personal brand to enhance image in sport and entertainment, and how companies and sports organizations communicate and manage relationships with their fans, sponsors, and the media.
Students completing a degree from the Department of Journalism and Media Production in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication are expected to acknowledge and adhere to the Murrow College Professional Code of Conduct. Student Code of Conduct | Murrow College of Communication | Washington State University (wsu.edu)
Schedules of Studies
Honors students complete the Honors College requirements which replace the UCORE requirements.
Broadcast News (120 Credits)
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted directly into their desired major in the College of Communication upon admission and enrollment at Washington State University.
To remain admitted in any major in the College of Communication, a student must complete all required courses and have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. COM 300 must be completed with a C or better, and only two attempts are allowed and a “W” is counted as an attempt. With an appeal to the department chair, a student may request to take COM 300 for a 3rd attempt during a summer session. All pre-requisites must be met in order to move through the Murrow curriculum. If a student fails to complete the required curriculum, they will not be able to remain admitted in the Murrow College. If a student is failing to complete academic requirements in a reasonable timeline, an advisor will work with the student to identify another academic path. Students must remain in good academic standing in order to graduate with a degree from the Murrow College.
Direct to Degree for Transfer Students
Transfer students bringing in 30 or more semester credits from an outside institution, and a 3.0 or higher transfer GPA will be directly admitted into the Murrow College. After consulting with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor, a student transferring with junior status (60 or more semester credits), with a 3.0 or higher transfer GPA, and who has completed COM 101 or COM 105 from another institution, will be allowed to take COM 300 in their first semester at WSU with all remaining 100 level required communication courses. All transfer students are required to consult with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor prior to enrollment at WSU.
Additional majors within the Journalism and Media Production Degree
Students with a primary major in Journalism and Media Production, can elect to earn an additional major within the degree or within the college, with the exception of Integrated Strategic Communication, by completing the second set of major requirements and two additional upper-division courses in COM, COMJOUR, and COMSTRAT. These courses cannot be used elsewhere in the degree. If interested in this option, please consult with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor.
Double Degree
Students with a primary major/degree in Journalism and Media Production can earn a second degree in the department of Strategic Communication. To be admitted into a second Murrow degree option, please consult with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor. *Note: to earn a second degree, you must complete 150 credits.
Academic Requirements
Below is a detailed schedule of studies in a 4-year format. However, students will develop their own academic plan in consultation with their professional academic advisor through the Murrow Center for Student Success. The BA in Journalism and Media Production is broken down into four main categories as found in myWSU under your Academic Requirements:
1. College Core Requirements: COM 101; 102; 105; 138; 210; and 300 (18 credits).
2. Journalism and Media Production Degree Requirements: COM 320; 415; 440; COMJOUR 350; COM 321; and one Advanced Media and Society course from approved list (in footnotes) (18 credits).
3. Major Requirements for Broadcast News: COMJOUR 333; 335; 465; 466; and one Specialization Course 475-490 not used elsewhere in the degree (16 credits).
4. Major Upper-Division Electives: (in footnotes) (9 credits).
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 101 | 3 |
| COM 138 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 6 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COM 102 [COMM] | 3 |
| COM 105 [HUM] | 3 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning [QUAN] | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 210 | 3 |
| COM 300 [M] | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 6 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COMJOUR 350 | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 4 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 320 | 3 |
| COM 321 | 3 |
| COMJOUR 333 [M] | 3 |
| Electives2 | 6 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COM 415 | 3 |
| COMJOUR 335 | 3 |
| Advanced Media and Society Course3 | 3 |
| Major Electives 4 | 3 |
| Electives2 | 3 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 440 | 3 |
| COMJOUR 466 or 486 | 3 |
| Integrative Capstone [CAPS] | 3 |
| Major Specialization Course5 | 3 |
| Electives2 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COMJOUR 465 [M] | 4 |
| Major Electives 4 | 6 |
| Electives2 | 4 |
Footnotes
| 1 | Must complete 5 of these 6 UCORE designations: ARTS, BSCI, DIVR, EQJS, PSCI, SSCI. One lab science (BSCI or PSCI) must be completed. |
| 2 | A maximum of 12 credits of COM/COMJOUR/COMSTRAT 495/497/499 allowed towards 120 credits required for graduation. Consult with a Murrow advisor. |
| 3 | Advanced Media and Society Course (3 credits): Select from COM 421, 464, 471, or 479. |
| 4 | Major Electives (9 credits): Select 300-400-level courses from COM, COMJOUR, COMSTRAT not used to meet other requirements, COM 495 internship credits, COM 497 or 499 Special Projects credits in consultation with advisor. A maximum of 6 credits of 495/497/499 may apply towards major electives. |
| 5 | Specialization Course (3 credits): Any COM, COMJOUR, or COMSTRAT 475-490 not used to meet other requirements. |
Broadcast Production (120 Credits)
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted directly into their desired major in the College of Communication upon admission and enrollment at Washington State University.
To remain admitted in any major in the College of Communication, a student must complete all required courses and have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. COM 300 must be completed with a C or better, and only two attempts are allowed and a “W” is counted as an attempt. With an appeal to the department chair, a student may request to take COM 300 for a 3rd attempt during a summer session. All pre-requisites must be met in order to move through the Murrow curriculum. If a student fails to complete the required curriculum, they will not be able to remain admitted in the Murrow College. If a student is failing to complete academic requirements in a reasonable timeline, an advisor will work with the student to identify another academic path. Students must remain in good academic standing in order to graduate with a degree from the Murrow College.
Direct to Degree for Transfer Students
Transfer students bringing in 30 or more semester credits from an outside institution, and a 3.0 or higher transfer GPA will be directly admitted into the Murrow College. After consulting with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor, a student transferring with junior status (60 or more semester credits), with a 3.0 or higher transfer GPA, and who has completed COM 101 or COM 105 from another institution, will be allowed to take COM 300 in their first semester at WSU with all remaining 100 level required communication courses. All transfer students are required to consult with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor prior to enrollment at WSU.
Additional majors within the Journalism and Media Production Degree
Students with a primary major in Journalism and Media Production, can elect to earn an additional major within the degree or within the college, with the exception of Integrated Strategic Communication, by completing the second set of major requirements and two additional upper-division courses in COM, COMJOUR, and COMSTRAT. These courses cannot be used elsewhere in the degree. If interested in this option, please consult with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor.
Double Degree
Students with a primary major/degree in Journalism and Media Production can earn a second degree in the department of Strategic Communication. To be admitted into a second Murrow degree option, please consult with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor. *Note: to earn a second degree, you must complete 150 credits.
Academic Requirements
Below is a detailed schedule of studies in a 4-year format. However, students will develop their own academic plan in consultation with their professional academic advisor through the Murrow Center for Student Success. The BA in Journalism and Media Production is broken down into four main categories as found in myWSU under your Academic Requirements:
1. College Core Requirements: COM 101; 102; 105; 138; 210; and 300 (18 credits).
2. Journalism and Media Production Degree Requirements: COM 320; 415; 440; COMJOUR 350; COM 321; and one Advanced Media and Society course from approved list (in footnotes) (18 credits).
3. Major Requirements for Broadcast Production: COMJOUR 333; 355; 455; 466; and one Specialization Course 475-490 not used elsewhere in the degree (16 credits).
4. Major Upper-Division Electives: (in footnotes) (9 credits).
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 101 | 3 |
| COM 138 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 6 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COM 102 [COMM] | 3 |
| COM 105 [HUM] | 3 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning [QUAN] | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 210 | 3 |
| COM 300 [M] | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 6 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COMJOUR 350 | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 4 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 320 | 3 |
| COM 321 | 3 |
| COMJOUR 333 [M] | 3 |
| Electives2 | 6 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COM 415 | 3 |
| COMJOUR 355 | 3 |
| Advanced Media and Society Course3 | 3 |
| Major Electives 4 | 3 |
| Electives2 | 3 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 440 | 3 |
| COMJOUR 466 | 3 |
| Integrative Capstone [CAPS] | 3 |
| Major Specialization Course5 | 3 |
| Electives2 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COMJOUR 455 | 4 |
| Major Electives 4 | 6 |
| Electives2 | 4 |
Footnotes
| 1 | Must complete 5 of these 6 UCORE designations: ARTS, BSCI, DIVR, EQJS, PSCI, SSCI. One lab science (BSCI or PSCI) must be completed. |
| 2 | A maximum of 12 credits of COM/COMJOUR/COMSTRAT 495/497/499 allowed towards 120 credits required for graduation. Consult with a Murrow advisor. |
| 3 | Advanced Media and Society Course (3 credits): Select from COM 464, 471, or 479. |
| 4 | Major Electives (9 credits): Select 300-400-level courses from COM, COMJOUR, COMSTRAT not used to meet other requirements, COM 495 internship credits, COM 497 or 499 Special Projects credits in consultation with advisor. A maximum of 6 credits of 495/497/499 may apply towards major electives. |
| 5 | Specialization Course (3 credits): Any COM, COMJOUR, or COMSTRAT 475-490 not used to meet other requirements. |
Media Innovation (120 Credits)
Media Innovation focuses on emerging media platforms, management of digital media to enhance user engagements, online communities, and the role of media and technology on social landscapes.
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted directly into their desired major in the College of Communication upon admission and enrollment at Washington State University.
To remain admitted in any major in the College of Communication, a student must complete all required courses and have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. COM 300 must be completed with a C or better, and only two attempts are allowed, with a "W" counting as an attempt. With an appeal to the department chair, a student may request to take COM 300 for a 3rd attempt during a summer session. All pre-requisites must be met in order to move through the Murrow curriculum. If a student fails to complete the required curriculum, they will not be able to remain admitted in the Murrow College. If a student is failing to complete academic requirements in a reasonable timeline, an advisor will work with the student to identify another academic path. Students must remain in good academic standing in order to graduate with a degree from the Murrow College.
Direct to Degree for Transfer Students
Transfer students bringing in 30 or more semester credits from an outside institution, and a 3.0 or higher transfer GPA will be directly admitted into the Murrow College. After consulting with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor, a student transferring with junior status (60 or more semester credits), with a 3.0 or higher transfer GPA, and who has completed COM 101 or COM 105 from another institution, will be allowed to take COM 300 in their first semester at WSU with all remaining 100 level required communication courses. All transfer students are required to consult with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor prior to enrollment at WSU.
Additional majors within the Journalism and Media Production Degree
Students with a primary major in Journalism and Media Production, can elect to earn an additional major within the degree or within the college, with the exception of Integrated Strategic Communication, by completing the second set of major requirements and two additional upper-division courses in COM, COMJOUR, and COMSTRAT. These courses cannot be used elsewhere in the degree. If interested in this option, please consult with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor.
Double Degree
Students with a primary major/degree in Journalism and Media Production can earn a second degree in the department of Strategic Communication. To be admitted into a second Murrow degree option, please consult with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor. *Note: to earn a second degree, you must complete 150 credits.
Academic Requirements
Below is a detailed schedule of studies in a 4-year format. However, students will develop their own academic plan in consultation with their professional academic advisor through the Murrow Center for Student Success. The BA in Journalism and Media Production is broken down into four main categories as found in myWSU under your Academic Requirements:
1. College Core Requirements: COM 101; 102; 105; 138; 210; and 300 (18 credits).
2. Journalism and Media Production Degree Requirements: COM 320; 415; 440; COMJOUR 350; COM 321; and one Advanced Media and Society course from approved list (in footnotes) (18 credits).
3. Media Innovation Major Requirements: COM 420; 481; and 490; COMSTRAT 310; COMSTRAT 324 or COMJOUR 333 (15 credits).
4. Major Upper-Division Electives: (in footnotes) (9 credits).
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 101 | 3 |
| COM 138 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 6 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COM 102 [COMM] | 3 |
| COM 105 [HUM] | 3 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning [QUAN] | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 210 | 3 |
| COM 300 [M] | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 6 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COMJOUR 350 | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 4 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 320 | 3 |
| COM 321 | 3 |
| COMSTRAT 324 [M] or COMJOUR 333 [M] | 3 |
| Electives2 | 6 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COM 415 | 3 |
| COM 420 | 3 |
| COMSTRAT 310 or COMJOUR 390 | 3 |
| Electives2 | 6 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 440 | 3 |
| COM 481 | 3 |
| Integrative Capstone [CAPS] | 3 |
| Advanced Media and Society Course3 | 3 |
| Major Elective4 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COM 490 | 3 |
| Major Electives4 | 6 |
| Electives2 | 5 |
Footnotes
| 1 | Must complete 5 of these 6 UCORE designations: ARTS, BSCI, DIVR, EQJS, PSCI, SSCI. One lab science (BSCI or PSCI) must be completed. |
| 2 | A maximum of 12 credits of COM/COMJOUR/COMSTRAT 495/497/499 allowed towards 120 credits required for graduation. Consult with a Murrow advisor. |
| 3 | Advanced Media and Society Course (3 credits): Select from COM 421, 464, 471, or 479. |
| 4 | Major Electives (9 credits): Select 300-400-level courses from COM, COMJOUR, COMSTRAT not used to meet other requirements, COM 495 internship credits, COM 497 or 499 Special Projects credits in consultation with advisor. A maximum of 6 credits of 495/497/499 may apply towards major electives. |
Multimedia Journalism (120 Credits)
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted directly into their desired major in the College of Communication upon admission and enrollment at Washington State University.
To remain admitted in any major in the College of Communication, a student must complete all required courses and have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. COM 300 must be completed with a C or better, and only two attempts are allowed and a “W” is counted as an attempt. With an appeal to the department chair, a student may request to take COM 300 for a 3rd attempt during a summer session. All pre-requisites must be met in order to move through the Murrow curriculum. If a student fails to complete the required curriculum, they will not be able to remain admitted in the Murrow College. If a student is failing to complete academic requirements in a reasonable timeline, an advisor will work with the student to identify another academic path. Students must remain in good academic standing in order to graduate with a degree from the Murrow College.
Direct to Degree for Transfer Students
Transfer students bringing in 30 or more semester credits from an outside institution, and a 3.0 or higher transfer GPA will be directly admitted into the Murrow College. After consulting with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor, a student transferring with junior status (60 or more semester credits), with a 3.0 or higher transfer GPA, and who has completed COM 101 or COM 105 from another institution, will be allowed to take COM 300 in their first semester at WSU with all remaining 100 level required communication courses. All transfer students are required to consult with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor prior to enrollment at WSU.
Additional majors within the Journalism and Media Production Degree
Students with a primary major in Journalism and Media Production, can elect to earn an additional major within the degree or within the college, with the exception of Integrated Strategic Communication, by completing the second set of major requirements and two additional upper-division courses in COM, COMJOUR, and COMSTRAT. These courses cannot be used elsewhere in the degree. If interested in this option, please consult with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor.
Double Degree
Students with a primary major/degree in Journalism and Media Production can earn a second degree in the department of Strategic Communication. To be admitted into a second Murrow degree option, please consult with a Murrow Professional Academic Advisor. *Note: to earn a second degree, you must complete 150 credits.
Academic Requirements
Below is a detailed schedule of studies in a 4-year format. However, students will develop their own academic plan in consultation with their professional academic advisor through the Murrow Center for Student Success. The BA in Journalism and Media Production is broken down into four main categories as found in myWSU under your Academic Requirements:
1. College Core Requirements: COM 101; 102; 105; 138; 210; and 300 (18 credits).
2. Journalism and Media Production Degree Requirements: COM 320; 415; 440; COMJOUR 350; COM 321; and one Advanced Media and Society course from approved list (in footnotes) (18 credits).
3. Major Requirements for Multimedia Journalism: COMJOUR 333; 390; 425; 486; and one Specialization Course 475-490 not used elsewhere in the degree (16 credits).
4. Major Upper-Division Electives: (in footnotes) (9 credits).
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 101 | 3 |
| COM 138 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 6 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COM 102 [COMM] | 3 |
| COM 105 [HUM] | 3 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning [QUAN] | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 210 | 3 |
| COM 300 [M] | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 6 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COMJOUR 350 | 3 |
| UCORE Inquiry1 | 4 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 320 | 3 |
| COM 321 | 3 |
| COMJOUR 333 [M] | 3 |
| Electives2 | 6 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COM 415 | 3 |
| COMJOUR 390 | 3 |
| Advanced Media and Society Course3 | 3 |
| Major Electives 4 | 3 |
| Electives2 | 3 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| COM 440 | 3 |
| COMJOUR 425 | 3 |
| Integrative Capstone [CAPS] | 3 |
| Major Electives 4 | 3 |
| Electives2 | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| COMJOUR 486 | 3 |
| Major Specialization Course5 | 3 |
| Major Electives 4 | 3 |
| Electives2 | 5 |
Footnotes
| 1 | Must complete 5 of these 6 UCORE designations: ARTS, BSCI, DIVR, EQJS, PSCI, SSCI. One lab science (BSCI or PSCI) must be completed. |
| 2 | A maximum of 12 credits of COM/COMJOUR/COMSTRAT 495/497/499 allowed towards 120 credits required for graduation. Consult with a Murrow advisor. |
| 3 | Advanced Media and Society Course (3 credits): Select from COM 421, 464, 471, or 479. |
| 4 | Major Electives (9 credits): Select 300-400-level courses from COM, COMJOUR, COMSTRAT not used to meet other requirements, COM 495 internship credits, COM 497 or 499 Special Projects credits in consultation with advisor. A maximum of 6 credits of 495/497/499 may apply towards major electives. |
| 5 | Specialization Course (3 credits): Any COM, COMJOUR, or COMSTRAT 475-490 not used to meet other requirements. |
Minors
Sports Communication
The minor in Sports Communication requires a minimum of 18 credits. Five of the six courses required for the minor must be from the College of Communication. Required survey course: COM 225. Additional requirements include two foundation courses from: COMSTRAT 270 or COMJOUR 280; COMSTRAT 312 or 380; COM 320; SPMGT 379 or 464; two applied courses from COM 388, COMJOUR 390, COMSTRAT 482, SPMGT 365 or 367; and one portfolio course from COMJOUR 466; 486; 487; or COMSTRAT 477. Nine credits of upper-division work must be earned in WSU courses or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses. Student may be admitted in the minor after they have earned a minimum of 60 credits with a cumulative WSU GPA of 2.7 or higher. Transfer students can be admitted to this minor after completing 60 total credits and one semester at WSU with a 2.7 or higher WSU GPA. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher to remain in the minor. Only two courses from the minor may be applied to a student's major(s). Check with the Murrow Center for Student Success for additional information.
Courses
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Journalism And Media Production (COMJOUR)
150 Introduction to Broadcast Equipment 1 Orientation to broadcast equipment; audio, studio television, and field television, as applied to various functions. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.
275 Communication Seminar V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Varying specialty topics in journalism, mass media, and broadcast production. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
280 Introduction to Photojournalism 3 The history and practice of photojournalism and its impact on society; evolving technology, styles, and ethics of documentary photography and the role of visual storytelling in our understanding of news events. Typically offered Spring.
333 [M] Reporting Across Platforms 3 Course Prerequisite: COM 210 with a C or better; COM 300 with a C or better; admitted to a major or minor in the College of Communication. Instruction in reporting, writing and editing news stories suitable for publication and on-air presentation. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
335 Broadcast News Reporting 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: COMJOUR 333; admitted to a major in the College of Communication. Fundamentals of broadcast reporting; development of editorial and news judgment, writing skills, and proficiency in field camera production and editing. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
350 News and Society 3 Course Prerequisite: COM 101; COM 102; COM 105; COM 138; admitted to a major in the College of Communication; sophomore standing. Fundamentals of historic, contemporary, and emerging models of news production; social contexts and effects, alternative sources, and critiques of news. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
355 Beginning Television Production 3 (1-6) Course Prerequisite: COMJOUR 333; admitted to a major in the College of Communication. Beginning television studio production, directing, lighting, graphic design, editing, video/audio compression. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
360 Writing for Television 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: Admitted to a major in the College of Communication. Theory and practice of writing scripts: analysis of dramatic, comedic, commercial, documentary scripts; writing scripts for each genre. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
365 Entertainment and Commercial Video Production of Fiction Filmmaking 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to a major or minor in the College of Communication; sophomore standing. Hands-on experience in producing, writing, shooting, and editing original material, programs, and segments from concept to completion; work will be shown in class and may appear on websites. Typically offered Spring.
390 Video for the Web 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: COM 210 with a C or better; admitted to a major or minor in the College of Communication; sophomore standing. Capture, design, edit, and compress quality video and audio; basic lighting techniques. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
425 [M] Reporting of Public Affairs 3 Course Prerequisite: COMJOUR 333; admitted to a major in the College of Communication; junior standing. Research covering public and private sectors. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
433 Audio Journalism 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: COMJOUR 333; admitted to a major in the College of Communication. Audio journalism designed to refine a range of skills including reporting; on-air presentation; podcasting; writing for audio; and sportscasting.
455 Advanced Television Production 4 (3-3) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 credits. Course Prerequisite: COMJOUR 355; admitted to a major in the College of Communication. Field production; editing; advanced studio production. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
465 [M] Advanced Television News 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 8 credits. Course Prerequisite: COMJOUR 335; admitted to a major in the College of Communication; junior standing. Writing, reporting, and editing broadcast news; development and production of broadcast quality news. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
466 Documentary Video 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: Admitted to a major or minor in the College of Communication. Video editing for news reporting; feature-length editing for news and public affairs topics; documentaries; visual storytelling. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
481 Media Entrepreneurship 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to a major or minor in the College of Communication; junior standing. Lessons from local and network television guests about their businesses, reaching customers, and entrepreneurial ideas within the evolving media landscape; final project focusing on an entrepreneurial idea. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
486 Murrow News Service 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Course Prerequisite: COMJOUR 335, 355, or 425; admitted to a major in the College of Communication; senior standing. Advanced journalism and media production to produce investigative, watchdog news reports for media outlets and public. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
487 Sports Journalism 3 Course Prerequisite: COM 300 with a C or better; admitted to a major or minor in the College of Communication; junior standing. Writing-intensive course with a focus on writing, reporting, and coverage of sports; students cover sporting events, conduct interviews, and attend news conferences outside of class. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
495 Broadcasting Professional Internship V 2-12 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course Prerequisite: COM 300 with a C or better; admitted to a major in the College of Communication. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.