Journalism - Graduate (JGRD)
Description: Reading, discussion, and research on current issues in mass media law or theoretical bases for freedom of expression.
Description: Readings and discussion of major issues, events, and people in the history of mass media in the United States.
Description: This course teaches, at an accelerated graduate level, the principles and practices of reporting, writing and editing. It includes discussion of the ethical principles of journalism and the application of basic statistics the development of news and feature work.
Prerequisites: Permission
Description: Mass media structure, development, systems, responsibilities and ethics, and criticisms.
Description: Seminar for graduate students who do not have an undergraduate degree in advertising. Strategic and creative components of advertising, both from the visual and textual perspectives. Specific strategies for writing and designing advertising, promotional and public relations materials; creative aspects related to strategic planning.
Prerequisites: Permission
Description: Systems of mass communications in foreign countries and across international boundaries.
Description: Every day, more of our lives are being stored in a database somewhere. With that explosion of data, storytellers now more than ever need the skills to analyze and understand data to then produce the stories hidden in the information. We'll use brainpower and software to look at raw data --not summarized and already reported information --to reveal insights and build strong stories. Coding in R and basic statistical techniques and tools from the storyteller's toolkit such as characters and narrative will be included.
This course is a prerequisite for: JGRD 851
Prerequisites: JGRD 850 Data Storytelling
Description: While creating publishable graphics was once the realm of a designated department, there is now an expectation across all media sectors that journalists and communications professionals be able to visualize data to gain insight, share information and enhance publications. Teaches the tools to make powerful visualizations with code using the ggplot2 library in R. This library is used by news outlets like the BBC, FiveThirtyEight, the New York Times and ProPublica. It is also widely used in scientific and social science circles because it allows for striking graphics with a high degree of customization. Of course, with great power comes great responsibility, so course readings focus on visualizing ethically.
Description: Topics vary. Course may be repeated up to three times so long as topics are different.
Prerequisites: Permission of major adviser
Prerequisites: Admission to masters degree program and permission of major adviser
Description: Ethical framework for exploring current issues in mass communications.
Description: Skills and technologies involved with multi-platform journalism and management.
Description: Current issues in business management related to the media environment.
Description: Process and effects of mass communication.
Description: Research concepts and procedures with emphasis on methodology and research techniques in mass communication. Development of competency in consumption and interpretation of research combined with an introduction to research design, analysis, and decision making.
Description: Development of thesis topic may come from JGRD 992. JGRD 992 is designed for increasing competency in professional practice and depending on goals, may be concentrated in ADVT, BRDC, or NEWS. Translation of social, political, and economic affairs to mass audiences in both print and electronic media.
Description: Current problems in mass communication and interrelated social, economic, and political factors. Topic varies.