1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

ObjectivesThe student who graduates with a minor in journalism will beable to•Explain communication theory and its application to particulartypes of communication, including mass communication.•Apply fundamental concepts and techniques in public relationstheory and practice and in news writing and editing for printmedia, broadcast media, and advertising.•Write and edit effectively.•Develop journalism products and processes appropriate to agiven audience, environment, and need.•Gather information from a variety of sources and criticallyidentify, evaluate, and present issues associated with informationcommunicated to diverse audiences.•Apply techniques of independent research, including research thatuses technology.•Recognize the legal and ethical implications of communication andproduce communications that are ethically and legally responsible.Requirements for the MinorA minor in journalism requires the completion of 15 semesterhours of coursework in journalism and communication studies,at least 9 of which must be earned in courses numbered 300 orabove. Specific course requirements are listed below. If a specificcourse required for the minor is taken instead to satisfy the requirementsfor the major, another course in the same disciplineshould be substituted to fulfill the required minimum numberof semester hours for the minor. Any course used to replace anupper-level course should also be classified as upper level.For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree, studentsshould refer to pp. 22–23.Journalism Coursework (15 s.h.)Required Courses (12 s.h.)Students must take the following foundation courses:COMM 300 Communication Theory (3)COMM 400 Communication and the Law (3)JOUR 201 Writing for the Mass Media (3)JOUR 202 Editing for the Mass Media (3)Supplemental Minor Courses (3 s.h. )Students must take one of the following courses:JOUR 320 News Reporting (3)JOUR 330 Public Relations Theory (3)JOUR 331 Public Relations Techniques (3)JOUR 334 Public Relations Programs (3)JOUR 340 Advertising Communication (3)JOUR 341 Advertising Techniques (3)JOUR 350 Photojournalism in the Digital Age (3)JOUR 371 Magazine Article and Feature Writing (3)JOUR 380 Science Writing for Magazines and Newspapers (3)JOUR 410 History of Mass Communication (3)JOUR 459 Special Topics in Mass Communication (3)Legal StudiesStudents may seek an academic major in legal studies.Major in Legal StudiesThe legal studies major prepares students for challenging and responsibleparalegal work in various legal settings and focuses onfundamental legal knowledge, skills, and ethical principles. The curriculumaddresses the organization, function, and processes of thelawmaking institutions in the American legal system, as well as therole of the paralegal in the legal system and the governing rules oflegal ethics. It emphasizes legal analysis, legal writing and drafting,legal research, and computer competence in the legal environment.ObjectivesThe student who graduates with a major in legal studies will beable to•Explain the historical development and the basic constitutionalprinciples of the American legal system.• Compare and contrast the American legal system with otherlegal systems.•Discuss issues relevant to the paralegal profession.•Recognize and discuss ethical considerations involved in thepractice of law.•Explain substantive concepts in selected areas of legalspecialization.•Describe the procedures for settlement of civil, criminal, andadministrative disputes.•Identify ways that computers assist in the legal environment.•Analyze facts, law, and legal issues.•Explain legal topics and analysis.• Complete book-based and computer-assisted legal researchtasks.•Draft writings typically assigned to paralegals in selected areasof legal practice.•Perform tasks typically assigned to paralegals in selected areas oflegal practice.•Use selected software to accomplish tasks in the legal environment.71