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COM 300: Democracy, Citizenship, & Journalism (3 credits)
Overview: This course provides students with the tools to understand the erosion of public trust in democratic governance and the media and the connections between the two, and a roadmap to earn and maximize their own credibility with the public.
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COM 350: Media, Diversity and Politics (3 credits)
Introduction to fundamental issues related to diversity and inclusion in the media industries as approached through the lens of particular topics, industries, and/or media products.
COM 400: DC Communications Industry Practicum (1-3 credits)
This course includes media-based internship along with required in-person classroom sessions and guest speakers.
COM 509: Communications Law for Public Communicators (3 credits)
This class will expose you to the elements of First Amendment and media-related law so as communications professionals or practicing journalists, public relations professionals and communicators you understand the legal implications of your work. Topics include defamation, privacy, newsgathering torts, access to court proceedings, confidential sources, and open records. Additional topics include commercial speech, broadcast regulation, copyright, obscenity, indecency, and the internet.
JNL 530: Political Reporting "Covering Washington" (3 credits)
This is an advanced reporting course designed to equip broadcast, print, and online journalism students with the skills necessary to cover campaigns, elections, and public policy.
In this newsroom experience, you will write, edit and produce content on deadline.
- You will cover local, state and national races and significant political events.
- You will generate original reporting and cover a political race of your choice based on class discussion.
- You will gain a new perspective on beat reporting and how to develop, research and pitch news stories,
- You’ll also understand the role of various elected government officials on the state and federal level.
Texts / Supplies – Required:
● The New York Times
● The Washington Post
● Today, Explained podcast
● TheHill.com
● The Daily podcast
● Network & Cable News (TV or online – ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Spectrum News, etc.)
While students are not required to read all these sources, this list includes suggestions that will give
you the range of political knowledge you will need for this course.
To complete your course load, you can also select from a variety of online courses offered by the College of Arts & Sciences.
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