Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

JRN 290 - Journalism Internship

1-5 Credits, 5-25 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 5-25 lab periods

Volunteer internship work experience at an approved site in the journalism field. Includes hands-on work experience, interpersonal communication, learning objectives and progress, and journalism internship assessment.

Prerequisite(s): JRN 101  
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twenty credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Communicate effectively with employer and instructor, and comply with employer guidelines.
  2. Apply learning objectives to complete an end-of-semester assessment reporting progress and problems.
  3. Demonstrate journalism skills in a variety of tasks assigned while working in an internship environment.
  4. Identify opportunities for job development and advancement.

Outline:
  1. Journalism in the Field or Work Environment
    1. Introduction
    2. Methods
    3. Application
    4. Procedures
    5. Evaluation
  2. Interpersonal Communication
    1. Teamwork building
    2. Goals
  3. Learning Objectives and Progress
    1. Reports and work samples
    2. Applied knowledge
  4. Journalism Internship Feedback
    1. Summary and evaluation
    2. Submission of work samples