MMJN 417 - Political Reporting and Writing

3 Credits
Three hours per week.

The course develops the specialized writing and reporting skills needed to cover the political/electoral process and the federal, state and local government, social service agencies, the courts, policy organizations/think tanks, lobbyists, unions, the grassroots and more. Emphasis is placed on reporting for general audiences. [Formerly JOUR 417].

Prerequisite(s) COMM 201 and COMM 202 and MMJN 202 with a grade of “C” or better. It is recommended that students have also taken COMM 204 and passed it with a grade of C or better.
Offered (FALL – EVEN).