JRN 495 - Capstone Project in Journalism

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National University

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(Prerequisites: JRN 310, JRN 330, JRN 335, JRN 340 and concentration classes MUL 335 or HRN 430, JRN 431, BRO 330, BRO 340) In this capstone course, students apply the knowledge and skills gained in other courses by working in a journalistic environment, such as a newspaper, broadcast or web-based newsroom or multimedia facility. Students work with the program lead faculty in advance of the course to identify their area of interest and develop a proposal for either a journalism internship or a project. Students who choose journalism projects work on student-developed "inhouse"projects that may include writing stories for the student newspaper, editing a blog, and composing stories for podcasts, multimedia or broadcast programs. Grading is H, S, or U only. During an internship, a student will work as an apprentice reporter, copy editor or other news-related role at a qualified news outlet. A qualified news outlet must have a memorandum of understanding with the School of Media and Communication and be approved by the Office of Academic Affairs that defines the organization's needs and the responsibilities of interns. All students assemble a capstone portfolio consisting of their best work from this and previous courses and a reflective essay on the internship or project.

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4.50

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 628-8648

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Other academic year

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