Journalism and Public Communications Classes

Classes taught by some of the leading experts in the field! Hands-on opportunities with small class sizes.

JPC 490 Special Topics: Craft of Storytelling

 
Presents the principles of video storytelling with an emphasis on how to produce compelling stories and elevate the craft of storytelling through story structure and writing. 

 

Fall 2025

JPC

  • A104 *Media Literacy 3 Credits

    *Media Literacy

    Examines how we access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms. Explores how media and technology converge in a global culture. Emphasizes critical thinking skills, self-expression and information literacy.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    801 Hillwig, Bradley August 25 - December 13 28
    802 Mapaye, Joy August 25 - October 17 13
  • A201 Reporting & Writing News 3 Credits

    Reporting & Writing News

    Presents the fundamentals of news reporting and writing, with a focus on the style, conventions and ethical principles. Students will learn to identify newsworthy events and people, conduct interviews, gather information, and prepare news reports for publication.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    601 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM ARTS 331 Banchero, Paola August 25 - December 13 9
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A202 First Amendment & Media Ethics 3 Credits

    First Amendment & Media Ethics

    Examines media ethics from its foundations to its modern practice. Emphasizes principles and practices of First Amendment law and media ethics.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    601 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM ARTS 342 Arnold, Elizabeth August 25 - December 13 9
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A210 Infographs, Data Viz & Stratgy 3 Credits

    Infographs, Data Viz & Stratgy

    Introduces data science and analytics as used in journalism and public communications. Presents a broad overview of the various aspects of data analytics such as accessing, cleansing, modeling, visualizing and interpreting data. Students will perform hands-on learning of data analytics and visualization topics, including technologies and tools.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    801 Banchero, Paola August 25 - December 13 15
  • A343 Radio News Reporting 3 Credits

    Radio News Reporting

    Emphasizes the principles and practices of professional audio news reporting, including story research, recording, writing, announcing, sound editing and deadline news production. Students produce and disseminate audio news stories for a variety of broadcast and online markets.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    801 Arnold, Elizabeth August 25 - December 13 12
  • A344 TV News Reporting 3 Credits

    TV News Reporting

    Emphasizes the principles and practices of television news reporting, news judgment, ethics, story research, writing, shooting, and editing.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    601 - OFC CMPS Hillwig, Bradley August 25 - December 13 12
    601 WF 11:30AM - 12:45AM ARTS 342 Hillwig, Bradley August 25 - December 13 12
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A362 Prin Strategic Communication 3 Credits

    Prin Strategic Communication

    Covers how to develop strategic messages in online and traditional media through public relations, integrated marketing and advertising. Emphasizes ethical strategies and tactics to communicate timely, effective and truthful messages while adhering to sound business principles. Explores how employee, consumer and stakeholder communications have changed with digital communication and social networks.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    801 Mapaye, Joy August 25 - December 13 8
  • A413 Communications Law 3 Credits

    Communications Law

    Examines legal rights, privileges, and regulations of press, radio, television, Internet and films; libel, contempt, copyright, rights of privacy; decisions of regulatory bodies and how they interact with citizens. Crosslisted with LEGL A413.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    851 Banchero, Paola August 25 - December 13 8
  • A490 Selected Topics in JPC 3 Credits

    Selected Topics in JPC

    Analyze, develop, and apply professional principles and practices to journalism, media and public communications. Topics will vary by semester. Special Note: May be taken twice for credit with a change of subtitle. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing.

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    801 Arnold, Elizabeth August 25 - December 13 18
  • A495 JPC Practica & Internships 1 - 6 Credits

    JPC Practica & Internships

    Applies advanced knowledge and skills in a professional setting. The setting depends on the student, but can include media organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations and on-campus experiences. Special Note: May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.00 in JPC courses, and approval from JPC media advisor or JPC director of internships

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    601 - ARR ARR Banchero, Paola August 25 - December 13 10
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

Summer 2025

JPC

  • A495 JPC Practica & Internships 1 - 6 Credits

    JPC Practica & Internships

    Applies advanced knowledge and skills in a professional setting. The setting depends on the student, but can include media organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations and on-campus experiences. Special Note: May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Junior or senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.00 in JPC courses, and approval from JPC media advisor or JPC director of internships

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    501 Banchero, Paola May 19 - August 2 8