CO 372 - Communication Practicum

Institution:

Mount Mercy University

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Description:

This course is designed to provide Journalism Track Communication Majors or other Communication Majors practical experience and leadership experience through an editing role on the "Mount Mercy Times" or other approved media outlet or project. This course is designed to give students a professional-level experience that will prepare them for CO 380: Internship in Communication. Students enrolled in CO 372 will undertake a specific leadership role to include planning story assignments, overseeing beats within the editorial area of responsibility overseeing the editing of pages and providing ongoing strategic planning for the "Times" or other approved media outlet. Besidesworking on the "Mount Mercy Times," students enrolled in CO 372 may arrange a leadership orcreative experience through other outlets. A Public Relations Track major, for example, may take on a project for the Communications and Marketing Office or for a college division, department or organization. Prerequisites: Approval of the instructor. Normally, students should complete CO 290 before enrolling in this course, but other experience may be considered and may qualify a student to enroll before completing CO 290.

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtmercy.edu

Phone Number:

(319) 363-8213

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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