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The Practice of Journalism

JOURN X 440.2

Translate theory into practice by learning hands-on approaches to journalistic practice.

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Fall
Spring
Live Online
Starting at $695.00
As few as 12 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Explore how journalists cultivate sources, conduct tough interviews, organize an investigative story, and other skills crucial to on-the-ground journalists
  • Develop a toolbox of writing techniques and begin to shape your voice as a writer and media creator
  • Contribute to in-depth assignments and discussions, including a final project feature story
  • Learn firsthand what it means to work in media
  • Consider the unique impact of artificial intelligence on the profession

About this course:

Students learn to cultivate sources, conduct tough interviews, how to organize an investigative story, navigate artificial intelligence, and other skills common to on-the-ground journalists. Assignments and discussions require deeper analysis with students working toward a final project feature story applying course material. Students also build a toolbox of writing techniques and begin to shape their voices as writers and media creators.  

Fall 2025 Schedule

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Friday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Fee:
$695.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Required course in the Journalism Certificate.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.

No enrollments after September 28th, 2025.

Internet access required. Materials required.

No Refunds after October 5th, 2025

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from May 25, 2025 to September 28, 2025
Course Requirements
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS STYLEBOOK : 2018 or later by The Associated Press
(Optional) Book: Telling the Story by Missouri Group
Schedule
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Online
Fri Sep 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Fri Oct 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Fri Oct 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Fri Oct 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Fri Oct 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Fri Oct 31, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Fri Nov 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Fri Nov 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Fri Nov 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Fri Nov 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Fri Dec 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Fri Dec 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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