In this course, students become reporters for the Collegian, writing for an audience of 20,000 readers daily. Assignments are provided by student editors, and stories are written on newsroom computers. This course examines freedom of expression and the limitations that exist in such areas as libel, privacy, copyright, obscenity, advertising, corporate speech and broadcasting. This course focuses on the formulation of mass communication research and design, data collection and analysis, and the measurement of public opinion. Public Affairs Reporting focuses on investigative reporting of local, state and national affairs.
Photojournalism is an advanced course for students intending to pursue photojournalism as a career.
Completion of one of these courses is required. 12 more hours in the major are required to have the minimum 39 hours.