The Practice of Journalism
The Practice of Journalism
Translate theory into practice by learning hands-on approaches to journalistic practice.
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What you can learn.
About This Course
Students learn to cultivate sources, conduct tough interviews, how to organize an investigative story, navigate artificial intelligence, and other skills common to on-the-ground journalists. Assignments and discussions require deeper analysis with students working toward a final project feature story applying course material. Students also build a toolbox of writing techniques and begin to shape their voices as writers and media creators.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Required course in the Journalism Certificate.
Note: This course is an asynchronous course, there will be no live meeting.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.
No enrollments after April 5, 2026.
Internet access required. Materials required.
No Refunds after April 12, 2026.
This course applies toward the following programs
Journalism
Develop the investigating, reporting, and audio-visual storytelling skills needed for a multifaceted career in modern journalism and related professions in communication.