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2020-2021 Supplemental Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MCM 3215 - Journalism Practicum

Credits: 2 hrs
A lecture and laboratory course in which students are given fundamental instructions to produce print and online newspapers. Students are encouraged to assist the operations of the campus student operated newspaper, The News Argus. Students may assume the real-world duties and responsibilities of junior staff members (such as but not limited to reporters, photographers, copy editors, videographers, features writers, graphics, etc.) of the student-operated newspaper, The News Argus (print and online editions). Junior student staff members are provided with fundamental instruction about various phases of newspaper production and Argus video productions. Students are encouraged to submit their published work to collegiate journalism competitions. Students are required to develop an e-portfolio.
Pre-requisite(s): MCM 3340  or Instructor permission