JRN 1010-3 Introduction to Journalism and Mass Media (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: minimum performance standard scores on the reading, writing, and mathematics preassessment placement tests.

This course is a study of the historical development of newspapers and their role in U.S. society, and an exploration of the nature and impact of books, television, radio, magazines, films, public relations, advertising and technology and their relationship to journalism. (General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences)

JRN 1100-3 Beginning Reporting and News Writing (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: ENG 1010 or permission of instructor

This course provides concentration in a lecture and laboratory setting on the development of the basic skills of reporting and news writing, with stress on accuracy, completeness, clarity, speed and fairness.

JRN 1200-3 Beginning News Editing (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: ENG 1010 or permission of instructor

This course is an introduction to and intensive practice in the techniques of copy editing and headline and cutline writing. Laboratory practice is provided.

JRN 2100-3 Intermediate Reporting and News Writing (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: JRN 1100 or permission of instructor

This course allows students to refine the news gathering, interviewing and writing techniques that were learned in Beginning Reporting and Newswriting by introducing them to crime, courts and government reporting. Laboratory time to perfect writing skills is provided. Students are required to cover events out of class.

JRN 2200-3 Intermediate News Editing (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: JRN 1200 or permission of instructor

This course provides advanced training in complex problems of copy editing, headline and caption writing and news judgment, with an introduction to page design and photo editing. Included is laboratory time to practice these skills.

JRN 2700-3 Fundamentals of Public Relations (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: JRN 2100 or permission of instructor

This course is an introductory analysis and practical exploration of the roles and functions of public relations as it relates to an organization's internal and external publics. Development of practical skills include persuasive strategies, media relations and effective news releases.

JRN 3100-3 Publication Practicum (0 + 6)

Prerequisite: JRN 2100 or permission of instructor

The student, under supervision, will report and write publishable news and feature stories for Denver-area daily and weekly newspapers and publications, including The Metropolitan.

JRN 3150-3 Contemporary Issues (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: JRN 2100 or permission of instructor

Students will perform in-depth investigation and writing about political, social, or economic issues, wherein each student works independently (but shares the experience with the entire class) on a particular theme or community issue.

JRN 3400-3 Feature Article Writing for Newspapers (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: JRN 2100 or permission of instructor

Students will study the content and writing style of newspaper features, with numerous assignments in developing feature ideas and producing finished stories.

JRN 3500-1 Topics in Journalism (1 + 0)

Prerequisites: JRN 2100 and JRN 2200 or permission of instructor

This course will provide students with a brief look at a variety of topics in journalism, including specialized areas of reporting and writing techniques. Topics will vary each semester. This course can be repeated for credit.

JRN 3550-3 Print Media Advertising Sales (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: ENG 1010, JRN 1010, MKT 3000, MKT 3110 or permission of instructor

Students will learn print media advertising sales theory related to analysis construction, placement and effects. Practical experience will include work as a sales agent for a publication.

JRN 3600-3

(ART 3290) Photojournalism I (0 + 6)

Prerequisites: JRN 1100, ART 2200 or permission of instructor

This course provides an introduction to photojournalism and techniques used in photography for the print media. Students must have a working knowledge of 35mm cameras and darkroom procedures.Credit will be granted for only one prefix: JRN or ART.

JRN 3700-3 Public Relations Writing (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: JRN 2700 or permission of instructor

This course applies public relations theory, principles, techniques, and practices to teaching students to write specific publications and documents, such as news releases, press kits, public service announcements, newsletters and other communications materials.

JRN 4100-3 Advanced Reporting (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: JRN 1200, JRN 2100 or permission of instructor

This course is an in-depth look at reporting local governmental issues and at investigative reporting with a special emphasis on the use of documents as a research tool.

JRN 4150-6 The Capitol Reporter: Writing/Reporting (0 + 12)

Prerequisites: JRN 2100 or permission of instructor

Students under the direction of professional editors report on the state legislature, covering committee meetings and floor action in the Senate and House, interviewing senators, representatives, lobbyists and others to create several stories a week.

JRN 4160-3 The Capitol Reporter: Editing/Design (0+ 6)

Prerequisites: JRN 2100, JRN 3600 or permission of instructor

Students under the direction of professional editors help edit and lay out the weekly Capitol Reporter internship newspaper on QuarkXpress computer page design program. Photojournalism, computer graphics and political cartooning skills may also be used in this course.

JRN 4200-3 Principles of Newspaper and Magazine Design (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: JRN 1100, JRN 2200 or permission of instructor

This is an advanced course in layout and design of newspapers, magazines, newsletters, brochures and other professional publications, including advanced problems in news judgment, photo editing and layout, use of graphics and editing and headline writing. Students will spend laboratory time designing pages.

JRN 4400-3 Feature Article Writing for Magazines (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: JRN 3400 or permission of instructor

This course includes intensive study in and application of the techniques and marketing requirements for producing and selling feature articles to magazines. 

JRN 4500-3 Ethical and Legal Issues in Journalism (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: JRN 2100 or permission of instructor, satisfaction of all Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements, and senior standing.

This course is an intensive study into ethical dilemmas and constitutional and legal conflicts in the news media. (Senior Experience)

JRN 4600-3

(ART 4290) Photojournalism II (0 + 6)

Prerequisites: JRN 3600 or permission of instructor

This course provides advanced training in photojournalism and techniques used in photography for the print media. Students must have a working knowledge of 35mm cameras and darkroom procedures. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: JRN or ART.

JRN 4700-3 Public Relations Strategic Planning (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: JRN 3700

This course applies public relations theory and techniques to identify, research and solve public relations issues facing institutions and/or community non-profit agencies in one or more comprehensive semester-long projects.