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12 courses with the subject JRN, 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.

JRN 210Advertising Principles3

Introduction to the basic principles of advertising and its practice.

Subject: JRN
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: Catalog 2025-2026
Source: catalog.nsu.edu

JRN 220Basic Writing3

Introduction to writing for all mass media, including intensive study of basic journalistic composition elements (grammar, punctuation, spelling) in preparation for professional reporting, writing and editing courses.

Subject: JRN
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: Catalog 2025-2026
Source: catalog.nsu.edu

JRN 221News Writing3

Introduction to the fundamentals of news evaluation, gathering, and writing with special emphasis on newspaper style.

Subject: JRN
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: Catalog 2025-2026
Source: catalog.nsu.edu

JRN 240Principles of Public Relations3

Analysis of the history and growth of public relations and its role within organizations including ethical standards, basic principles, and problems of public relations.

Subject: JRN
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: Catalog 2025-2026
Source: catalog.nsu.edu

JRN 290Digital Photography3

Study of the integration of basic photography with computer technology. Emphasis on the digital photography process through in-class discussion, field assignments, and hands-on laboratory experience.

Subject: JRN
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: Catalog 2025-2026
Source: catalog.nsu.edu

JRN 299Multiculturalism and Mass Media3

Historical survey of participation by people of color in early publications and the industries of print and broadcast journalism, entertainment television and film, and advertising. Emphasis on case studies and other methods to examine interactions between societal conditions and mediated reality.

Subject: JRN
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: Catalog 2025-2026
Source: catalog.nsu.edu

JRN 313Advertising/Public Campaigns3

Philosophy and techniques of developing an advertising campaign with emphasis on integrating all creative elements, including market research; developing advertising objectives, plans and strategies; budgeting; scheduling of media; coordination of sales promotion; and measuring effectiveness.

Subject: JRN
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: Catalog 2025-2026
Source: catalog.nsu.edu

JRN 330Copy Editing3

Study of the fundamentals of copy editing, headline writing, re-writing and general copy desk work.

Subject: JRN
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: Catalog 2025-2026
Source: catalog.nsu.edu

JRN 341Public Relations Practice3

Study of the management and decision-making process in public relations. Emphasis on the case history approach to evaluate strategic planning in a variety of situations and areas, including business, government, non-profit, and education.

Subject: JRN
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: Catalog 2025-2026
Source: catalog.nsu.edu

JRN 342Promotional Writing3

Planning, implementing, and measuring the effectiveness of public relations programs including techniques of using controlled and uncontrolled media to reach various target publics. Study of producing materials originating from public relations departments and agencies; publicity; human relations; writing and editing business, industrial, and house publications; and fundraising.

Subject: JRN
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: Catalog 2025-2026
Source: catalog.nsu.edu

JRN 493Internship I3

Experience working for a newspaper or media company in public relations or with an advertising department or agency. (Practicum is an on-campus position. Internship is an off-campus position.)

Subject: JRN
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: Catalog 2025-2026
Source: catalog.nsu.edu

JRN 497Directed Research3

Individual study and/or research in journalism under the guidance of a journalism instructor.

Subject: JRN
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Catalog: Catalog 2025-2026
Source: catalog.nsu.edu

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