Journalism

College of Communication

  • History and Principles of Journalism

    COM JO 150

    This course deals with the events, institutions and individuals that have shaped journalism in this country. Using a thematic approach, students learn about the role the press has played in history. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU HUB areas: Historical Consciousness. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

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  • Newswriting

    COM JO 200

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120) and COM CO201. - Prereq: First-Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CAS WR 100 or CAS WR 120) and COM CO 201. Students acquire fundamental newsgathering and writing skills needed to thrive as a journalist working in any platform. The course is based in the classroom, but students are expected to learn and adhere to professional newsroom standards. Focuses on essential practices and principles that apply to reporters, photographers, bloggers, producers, and editors at newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and online media. Emphasizes news judgment, storytelling, and reporting skills as well as writing clearly and quickly. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing- Intensive Course, Critical Thinking, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

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  • Visual Storytelling

    COM JO 205

    Required of journalism majors. An introductory course designed to provide students with a basic working knowledge of the media required for professional journalism, including photography, sound, video, and editing for production of multimedia packages. No previous experience in visual media is required. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Creativity/Innovation. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

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  • Newsroom

    COM JO 400

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: JO150, JO200, JO205, and JO210 - Students will be fully immersed in a working newsroom environment overseen by professional editors, writing for community-level news organizations in the region. The course will require students to go out on assignments and write news and enterprise stories, which will then appear in professional publications. Students in this course will experience what it¿s like to work as a beat reporter in a real newsroom for a news publication. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

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