Journalism

Program for 15 Credit Journalism Certificate
The Journalism certificate is a 15 credit program of study designed to provide job skills necessary to quickly enter, remain in, or advance in specific sectors of the journalism work force in not only Wyoming, but regionally. Courses allow students to learn basic news reporting and writing skills, journalism history and ethics, and media literacy concepts for those entering the professional fields as news and public relations professionals.

Required Core Courses:
English Composition I (ENGL 1010).......................... 3
Introduction to Mass Media (COMM 1000)................. 3
Reporting and Newswriting (COMM 2100)................ 3
Public Relations (COMM 2270).................................... 3
Internship: Communication (COMM 2470)................. 3
The following electives are recommended to enhance Certificate coursework:
Technical Writing (ENGL 2010)..................................... 3
Introduction to Persuasion (COMM 2090)................... 3
Intro. to Human Communication (COMM 1040)....... 3