Professional Approaches to Journalism
Professional Approaches to Journalism
Explore issues facing professional journalists, past and present, and the practices that have come to define the field.
Get More Info
What you can learn.
About This Course
Course addresses topics such as news judgment, analysis and ethics, challenges investigating and reporting the news, artificial intelligence, and evolving approaches to writing, media creation, and news distribution. Students leave the course with a basic understanding of the inner workings of journalism and consider professional goals for a career in contemporary media.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Required course in the Journalism Certificate.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.
No enrollments after April 5th, 2026.
Internet access required. Materials required.
No Refunds after April 12th, 2026.
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
UCLA Extension Gayley Center
Required course in the Journalism Certificate.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.
No enrollments after April 5th, 2026.
Internet access required. Materials required.
No Refunds after April 12th, 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.