Education - Secondary: Journalism - AA

Experiences designed to help with the transition into college life; exploration of essential techniques for success as a college student.

An examination of professional education for students considering a career in teaching including history and philosophy of education, legal and ethical issues, governance and finance issues.
Pre-Reqs: a GPA of 2.5 or higher

Practical experience observing and working as a student aide in a public school classroom using skills and theories addressed in ED201 Introduction to Education; development of a general understanding of the teaching profession through observation and practice which will provide a foundation for subsequent courses in education, and a career in education.
Pre-Reqs: a GPA of 2.5 or higher

Essentials of composition. Emphasis is placed on practice in writing expository paragraphs and themes and in using the techniques of research. Selected readings for models and criticism are used.
Pre-Reqs: ACT English Score of 20 to 36, or Accuplacer Writing Score of 69 to 120

Development of critical reading and writing skills, through the exploration of literary texts in thematic units, with additional emphasis on research and persuasive writing.
Pre-Reqs: EN101 English Composition IA with a grade of C or higher, or EN100 English Comp IB with a grade of C or higher

Introduction to various mass media (e.g., newspapers, radio, television, motion pictures, internet), their roles, and interrelationship in society.

Reporting techniques with emphasis on basic principles of journalistic writing; a history of journalism and overview of reporting, writing, editing, and using journalistic style for various media, including print, broadcast and digital.

Production of the college newspaper. Writing, copy preparation, editing, advertising, page design, and distribution through digital reporting and story enhancements including placing copy, photos, podcasts, and videos on the newspaper web site and social media.

Production of the college newspaper with increased responsibility for publication. Including planning schedules of production, writing, copy preparation, editing, advertising, distribution, and individual responsibility for complete production of page design. Digital reporting and story enhancements including placing copy, photos, podcasts, and videos on the newspaper web site and social media.

An introduction to the principles of magazine production, including layout design, copy writing, ad design and computer typesetting and graphics in the production of Issue 1 and planning of Issue 2 of the Dragon's Tale magazine. Training for students interested in producing in-house magazines for businesses. Four hours laboratory and lecture.

Continuation of JL205. Application of the principles of magazine production in the completion of Issue 2.

A survey of the fundamental principles of behavior including physiological, perceptual, historical, methodological, learning, memory, development, motivational, emotional, social and applied perspectives.

A survey of the theories of and current research into the psychological development of individuals from birth to death focusing on the progressive changes experienced in the physical, cognitive and social-emotional domains of life.
Pre-Reqs: PS100 General Psychology

Principles and practices of oral communication that will help the student develop skills in communication and acquire an understanding of oral communication as a vital human skill and activity.