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Professional Approaches to Journalism

JOURN X 440.1

Explore issues facing professional journalists, past and present, and the practices that have come to define the field.

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Fall
Spring
In Person
Live Online
Starting at $695.00
As few as 12 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Acquire a basic understanding of the inner workings of journalism
  • Gain an introduction to news judgment, analysis, and ethics
  • Study best practices of journalism writing, research, and reporting
  • Set personal goals for a career in media
  • Prepare for a more hands-on approach to practicing journalism in Reporting and Writing II

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 2025 Schedule

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Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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402696
Fee:
$695.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes

Required course in the Journalism Certificate.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.

Internet access required. Materials required.

No Refunds after , 2025.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after TBD
Course Requirements
Book: The Associated Press Stylebook 2020: and Briefing on Media Law by Associated Press
Associated Press
ISBN 9781541699892
Book: Telling the Story by The Missouri Group
Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2013
ISBN 978-1-4576-0911-4
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
402697
Fee:
$695.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Required course in the Journalism Certificate.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.

Internet access required. Materials required.

No Refunds after , 2025.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after TBD

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