Journalism

• COM JO 723: Science Newswriting I
  Students develop experience in writing about science, technology, and medicine for the consumer press. At instructor's option, students may write scripts for broadcast and/or articles for publication in scientific, professional, or business magazines and periodicals. Four credits, fall semesters.
• COM JO 724: Science Narrative II
  This seminar,?a continuation of Science Narrative I, begins by analyzing examples of work by established writers. We also discuss the work of several established visiting writers, who share insights and respond to our questions. Mostly, this will be about YOUR work, specifically a full-blown long-form narrative of publishable quality. Research and analysis will continue to play a central role as well as consideration of structure, scene-setting, character development and voice.?We will carefully edit our work in multiple workshops, and respond to those edits with revisions. Required of all Science Journalism students and open to other students by permission of the instructor. Four credits, spring semesters.
• COM JO 727: Special Studies
  
• COM JO 732: Conflict and Commentary in Science Reporting
  A course in writing about science policy issues, including in-depth coverage of controversial issues and writing scientific-related essay, such as those that appear in Slate and Salon. classroom discussions will involve complex areas of science reporting, including scientific fraud and business issues related to science. Four credits. (Prerequisite: COM JO 705.)
• COM JO 733: Video Enterprise Reporting
  Students produce in-depth, original video reports similar to those seen on network news magazine programs, news web sites or local television stations. The course includes a review of job trends in the industry and instruction in how to produce a resume/reel website. Four credits, spring semesters. (Prerequisites: COM JO 707 and COM JO 711.)
• COM JO 734: Television Newsroom
  Students produce a weekly half-hour newscast, broadcast on cable TV and the Internet, with live coverage and video reports on local, national and international news as well as sports highlights and weather. Students rotate positions weekly, using television studios and the control booth, collaborating to broadcast a fresh, informative and accurate newscast while facing the daily deadlines of a working newsroom. Four credits, spring semester.
• COM JO 737: Journalism Internship
  Student develops a portfolio of professional work while working in the field. The student works 120-200 hours per semester or summer at the internship. Comprehensive paper, employer evaluation, and portfolio required upon completion of internship. Variable credit.
• COM JO 738: Business & Economics Internship
  Required internship under supervision of faculty.
• COM JO 741: Multi-media for Science Communication
  A hands on course in multimedia production, including website design and construction, audio and video production and photo essays, podcasts and more. As part of this course students will design and produce a science related web magazine that will serve a s a professional portfolio. Four credits.
• COM JO 743: Science Web Magazine
  A hands-on course in multimedia production, including website design and construction, audio and video production and photo essays, podcasts and more. As part of this course students will design and produce a science-related web magazine that will serve as a professional portfolio.
• COM JO 754: Science Journalism Internship
  To be taken during the summer between second and third semesters of the program and then registered during the third semester.
• COM JO 807: Advanced Journalism Research
  A rigorous grounding in research and investigative methods ranging from interviews and records searching to computer-assisted reporting, analysis of data sets and use of the Freedom of Information Act. 4 cr.
• COM JO 881: Science Video Production
  The moving image carries enormous power; whether shown in theaters, on television, on the internet or on our smart phones, video has the ability to change the world, as has been demonstrated time and again. this course is designed to examine the power of non-fiction video through the deconstruction of various films and videos, and serve as an introduction to video production through a series of production exercises culminating in a complete short film as a final project. While this course focuses on science, it will be useful for anyone interested in learning more about non-fiction video production.
• COM JO 954: Directed Study
  Faculty and students work together in a tutorial situation to produce a substantial project of mutual interest. 4 cr.
• COM JO 955: Professional Project
  In their final semester, all candidates for the M.S. degree in Journalism undertake a capstone project of professional quality. In consultation with a faculty member, the student conceives the project, carries out all necessary reporting and editing, combines multimedia elements as warranted, and seeks to have the work published or broadcast. 4 cr., either sem.

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