Introduction to mass communication covering the organization, function, technology, economics, politics, and social implications of mass media in modern society.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is rated as low difficulty, with a fun and engaging atmosphere that makes the time pass quickly.
JOURN 335 teaches basic reporting for print and electronic media by creating news stories on public issues.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jack Mitchell, Stephen Vaughn: Reviewers characterize the class as easy to moderate, noting that weekly beat reporting can be a hassle but grading is lenient if students avoid carelessness.
JOURN 676 is a special topics course focusing on the in-depth analysis of a conceptual mass communication issue.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Stephen Vaughn: One reviewer reported a huge research paper assigned at the start, with daily changes to requirements and an expectation of website coding skills.
JOURN 682 is a senior honors thesis course involving mentored individual research and study for journalism majors completing their honors requirements.