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MAGAZINE PUBLISHING

JOURN 417
Course Description

Integrated, in-depth approach to magazine management, writing, editing and design. Covers the magazine industry from both the editorial and business ends, bringing together journalism and strategic communication students. Includes production of Curb magazine in print, online and mobile formats.

Prerequisites

JOURN 335 , JOURN 345 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

2.27% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.25% from Historical

A Rate
100%

14.69% from Historical

Class Size
24

12.32% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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