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33 courses with the subject BDJ, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

BDJ 200Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 212Cross-Media News Writing for Military Students3

The basics of cross-media writing for print, broadcast and Web. Learn basic style points, formats and convention for each medium as well as rationale for them.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 290Independent Study1-6

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 300Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 311Broadcast and Digital Newswriting3

Basic style and construction of broadcast and digital news stories. Composing and writing radio, television, and web news stories under deadline pressure. Techniques of broadcast interviewing and information gathering.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 312Audio and Digital News Writing, Reporting and Producing3

Write news stories for broadcast, online and social media. Report and edit day-of-news stories for audio and online. Produce daily newscasts, under deadline pressure. Learn government and education beats.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 330Selected Topics in Specialized Reporting I3

Introductory specialized reporting course, concentrating on a specific topic, such as sports journalism, and/or utilizing basic or intermediate-level technologies.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 342Television and Digital News Reporting3

Gathering news using electronic means and reporting it live, on the web and in recorded formats.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 364Radio and Digital Audio News Reporting3

Gather, produce and report news in the radio and digital audio medium, including field experiences and newscast production in laboratories. Students will be required to analyze political stories, environmental issues, and other issues facing communities.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 380International Course1-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 400Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 465TV & Digital News Producing and Presenting3

Writing, story selection, positioning of local and national stories; plus weather, sports, producing, and presenting. Presentation of news on the Internet and on-set taping of a complete news program.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 470Experience Credit1-6

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 490Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 499Honors Capstone Project1-3

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 500Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 510Topics in Specialized Practices1

Development of skills that enhance the news product. Different sections could focus on different specialized practices such as internet research or vocal performance

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 530Topics in Specialized Reporting II3

Event and issue-oriented reporting. Each section focuses on a content area such as politics, consumerism, or the environment.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 535TV and Digital Reporting Practicum3

Practical on-site internship experience reporting for a television station's broadcasts and digital media. Monthly class sessions with discussion on journalism topics, preparation of portfolio and a research paper.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 560Television News Magazine Production1-2

Students produce a weekly public affairs show, which explores topics important to the University and Syracuse community. This magazine show includes field reports and studio interviews. Student jobs include booking guests, reporting, and producing.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 566Special News Coverage3

Planning and production of longer news-related program segments. Writing, research, execution of minidocumentaries and enterprise reports. Field material will be edited for air-ready television presentation.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 567Advanced Newscast Producing and News Management3

The theory and practice of producing television newscasts. Introduces the basics of broadcast news management. Covers the concepts of being a newsroom leader.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 600Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 611Cross-Platform Newswriting3

Basic techniques of writing broadcast and digital news stories. Emphasis on learning to write radio and web stories under deadline pressure. Interviewing and information gathering are also studied.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 612Audio News Reporting3

Students cover real news stories on deadline, using state-of-the-art digital audio editing equipment. The course emphasizes radio newscast production and editorial decision-making.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 636Ethics and Diversity in Broadcast Journalism3

An exploration of contemporary and historical challenges in broadcast journalism, focusing on issues of diversity, ethics, media ownership, and inclusive news coverage.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 661Mobile and Social Media Journalism1

Students gain hands-on experience by experimenting with social media and mobile devices for newsgathering, distribution, and audience engagement.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 664TV & Digital News Reporting I4

Gathering and reporting news on deadline for TV and web. Involves shooting video, video editing, reporting, and writing for broadcast and web. Taped and live performance are both emphasized.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 667TV & Digital News Reporting II3

Planning and production of longer-format stories and enterprise reports for TV and web. Includes a unit on covering crime and courts.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 668Live TV & Digital Newsroom4

Students produce television newscasts and file stories to the web. Students rotate in positions including producers (newscast and web), writers, editors, anchors, sports, and weather. The newscasts are delivered in a state-of-the-art production facility.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 670Experience Credit1-6

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 675Washington Professional Experience4

The D.C. experience is a capstone course for Broadcast and Digital Journalism graduate students. Its key elements are a substantive internship in the D.C. area and seminars with top journalists and high-level government officials.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
BDJ 690Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
BDJ
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu

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