2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 26, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
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COM 4826 - Advanced Newsroom Practicum


3 cr
This course provides leadership training in the 21st century newsroom. Students will focus on advanced visual or editorial techniques while providing direction for content gathering and production within a multi-platform environment. Students will also manage social media accounts and make final decision on the provenance and appropriateness of stories produced for all platforms in the newsroom. Students are expected to write and speak well, provide appropriate leadership to a diverse team under faculty guidance, think clearly about complex problems, and demonstrate adaptability. Professional appearance and demeanor is expected. Approximately 15 hours per week in the newsroom is expected, 25% of which is focused on online platforms.

Prerequisite(s): COM 4815  
Corequisite(s): COM 4550  
Repeat rule: May be repeated 2 times for credit.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring
Special fee: There is a fee associated with this course.



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