Learning experiences in the planning, production and evaluation of public relations materials and the administration and management of public relations functions. Uses an agency format to perform public relations project tasks for campus and community organizations. 61-427 Professional Journalism Internship 3 cr. Professional experience in reporting, editing, photography, advertising, public relations or other areas of journalism acquired at newspapers, or other media organizations, industries, advertising or public relations agencies, or other organizations. More difficult assignments in reporting, investigative reporting and column writing.
Emphasis is on covering a particular beat.
Articles may be published in community or student newspapers. Local, state and national politics in relation to coverage by the media. Types of interpretive journalism, including editorials and editorial cartoons, columns, interpretive news stories and interpretive magazine articles. See Independent Study under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements. 61-454 Selected Topics in Journalism 3 cr.