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The Certificate of Proficiency in Print Journalism provides students with the opportunity to earn within the first four semesters of study, a certificate acknowledging their instruction in print journalism. This stackable education sequence enhances a student's employment opportunity and augments any degree program with which it is paired.  

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
JOUR 2143	Media Writing	3
JOUR 3143	News Reporting	3
JOUR 3153	Feature Writing	3
JOUR 4143	Advanced Reporting	3
Total Hours		12

• Students will employ news principles while developing a solid sense of news judgement.
• Students will demonstrate an ability to gather and write news, particularly through research and interviews, displaying critical thinking in selection and organization of information for the audience.
• Students will demonstrate an ability to write across multiple platforms multi-source news and feature (human interest) stories that are well-organized, accurate, objective and concise.