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JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION 1100 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 credit hours Overview of the mass media as a functionally-integrated system with emphasis on the historical development, nature, functions and responsibilities in a global environment, in addition to the role of mass media in American society and the effect on consumer attitudes, expectations and behaviors. (3 lecture hours)

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION 1105 News Reporting and Writing 3 credit hours Develops basic journalistic skills in reporting and writing news stories. Includes form and organization of news stories, leads, reporting of speeches and meetings, interviews, news gathering simulations and live exercises. Uses Internet, CD, word processing and other reporting resource technologies for assignments. (3 lecture hours)

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION 1110 Newspaper Lab 1 credit hour Provides laboratory experience in writing, editing, photography, circulation, advertising and other aspects of publishing the campus newspaper during the regular academic year, or writing news and feature stories for local newspapers during the summer term. Experiences are assigned by the instructor as needed. Course may be taken four times for credit. (2 lab hours)

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION 1115 Feature Magazine Lab 1 credit hour Laboratory experience in publishing the campus feature magazine, Chaparral. Opportunities for writing, editing, photography, page design and layout, advertising and circulation. Students are assigned to the campus feature magazine staff. Course may be taken four times for credit. (2 lab hours)

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION 1120 Introduction to Broadcasting 3 credit hours Surveys roles and effects of broadcasting and cable industries. Emphasizes historical development, media regulations, terminology, programming and career opportunities. (3 lecture hours)

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION 1130 Basic News Editing 3 credit hours Introduction to principles and techniques of electronic editing, information management and publication design. Emphasizes editing of body copy and display type for maximum clarity and impact. Students learn and apply Associated Press standard style for mass media publication writing. (3 lecture hours)

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION 1800 Field and Interdisciplinary Studies in Journalism and Mass Communication 1 to 3 credit hours Experiential courses cover topics not otherwise covered by general education courses and other courses in the Catalog for journalism and mass communication. These courses require direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific discipline topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues in the discipline. They are targeted to self-selected students with an interest in the subject matter and involve active participation. The course delivery incorporates an experiential component of no less than 30 percent but not to exceed 70 percent. This experiential component may include field studies, interdisciplinary learning, and/or the practical application of discipline-related concepts, theories, principles and methods with a specific focus. All courses hold an orientation session to deliver academic and experiential information (syllabus, academic requirements, field preparation, logistics, and other appropriate requirements).

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION 1840 Independent Study – Individualized 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (1 to 4 lecture hours)

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