At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the journalism industry, including its importance, history, modern practices, and legal and ethical issues.

• Report and write basic news stories about events.

• Use the AP Stylebook.

• Post to your own professional online portfolio.

• Understand journalism career possibilities.

This course will help you gain the following professional values and competencies required by the Accrediting Council on Journalism and Mass Communication:

• Understand and apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press for the country in which the institution that invites ACEJMC is located, as well as receive instruction in and understand the range of systems of freedom of expression around the world, including the right to dissent, to monitor and criticize power, and to assemble and petition for redress of grievances

• Demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications 

• Demonstrate an understanding of gender, race ethnicity, sexual orientation and, as appropriate, other forms of diversity in domestic society in relation to mass communications

• Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity

• Think critically, creatively and independently

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I took JCM 180 in the Fall Semester of 2017. My work from the course is available below.