Courses

Specialized topics directed at enhancing or introducing journalism and/or media-related skill sets.  These are intense 7 week workshops teaching students specific skills applicable to the field. The specialized focus can be an accelerated introduction to basics or an advanced training in particular skills learned in previous offerings.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Apply skills learned in the classroom to an off-campus or professional media environment.
• Describe and relate subject-related theory to the practical applications learned.
• Innovate tools and technologies appropriate for media professions.

Independent study in media studies topics under faculty supervision.

Learning objectives vary by student and faculty supervisor.

Independent study in journalism topics under faculty supervision.

Learning objectives vary by student and faculty supervisor.

Honors thesis or project under faculty supervision.

In-depth reporting project using public records and other journalism investigative techniques.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand investigative reporting.

In this capstone to the Gender and Media minor, students will develop, discuss, produce, and critique a project related to gender, media, and technology.  Students will articulate and present the project in written and oral formats and will have the option to also (1) create an in-depth multimedia component to the project; 2) complete an internship; or 3) complete a service learning experience.

Note:  students in the minor, especially those who are not otherwise SC&I majors, may choose to enroll in the capstone through the program in Women's and Gender Studies, course number 01:988:499.