MCM 3360 - Public Affairs Reporting

Credits: 3 hrs

This course is designed to improve students’ writing and reporting skills and acquaint them with government agencies and other public institutions. It encompasses the institutions and issues that involve public life (e.g., religion, business, the arts, environment, public health) and will increase student confidence in dealing with public officials. Students are encouraged to submit their stories (stories broadly defined to include the traditional text article, as well as photography, audio, video, graphics, links) to WSSU student media for publication, broadcast, and/or new media consideration. Prerequisite(s): MCM 3340 and MCM 4316 or Instructor permission