Community Journalism
Community Journalism
Certificate
21 hours
This program offered by School of Communications/
Communications and Journalism Department
The certificate program in community journalism provides
students with a basic understanding of the principles of covering
communities as a journalist including reporting, researching
and crafting stories. In addition, they will learn the fundamentals
of state and local government as well as the basic principles
governing responsible, effective journalism.
For information on general requirements for the certificate, see
Certificate Program Policies and Procedures.
Learning Outcomes
Successful graduates of this program will be able to:
• demonstrate proper news coverage of state and local
governments
• write news and feature stories
• articulate the historical roots and accepted practices of
community journalism
Certificates
Requirements
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JOUR 1030 Fundamentals of Reporting (3 hours)
JOUR 2140 Advanced Reporting (3 hours)
JOUR 2350 Outdoor/Nature Journalism (3 hours)
JOUR 2360 History and Principles of American Journalism (3
hours)
• JOUR 3060 Community Reporting (3 hours)
• JOUR 3130 Feature Writing (3 hours)
• POLT 1750 State and Local Government (3 hours)
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