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  • COMM 389: Internship Communications/Journalism

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Internship of three credit hours can be earned for serviced in an approved field. Qualifications include junior or senior class standing; 2.5 or higher QPA overall and 3.0 in the major; completion of at least five courses in the major, including courses necessary for successful work in the internship position; completion of a written analysis of the experience as prescribed by the faculty supervisor; approval of the communication/journalism faculty. Applications must be processed in advance through the Department of Communication/Journalism. Prerequisite: Junior standing and departmental permission.
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  • COMM 392: Selected Topics in Communication/Journalism

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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  • COMM 394: Selected Topics in Communication/Journalism

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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  • COMM 395: Internship I

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Internship of three credit hours can be earned for serviced in an approved field. Qualifications include junior or senior class standing; 2.5 or higher QPA overall and 3.0 in the major; completion of at least five courses in the major, including courses necessary for successful work in the internship position; completion of a written analysis of the experience as prescribed by the faculty supervisor; approval of the communication/journalism faculty. Applications must be processed in advance through the Department of Communication/Journalism. Requires junior standing and departmental permission to enroll.
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  • COMM 396: Internship II

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Internship of three credit hours can be earned for serviced in an approved field. Qualifications include junior or senior class standing; 2.5 or higher QPA overall and 3.0 in the major; completion of at least five courses in the major, including courses necessary for successful work in the internship position; completion of a written analysis of the experience as prescribed by the faculty supervisor; approval of the communication/journalism faculty. Applications must be processed in advance through the Department of Communication/Journalism. Requires junior standing and departmental permission to enroll.
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  • COMM 399: Independent Study in Communication/Journalism

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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  • COMM 401: Film in the Contemporary World

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course reviews the economic, political and social aspects of the storytelling process in films. Though students are exposed to the various components of the filmmaking process, more importantly, they are taught how to analyze, critique and theorize contemporary narrative, documentary and global films. Students are expected to apply these concepts to discussions and various writings assigned in the course. This class is not available for graduate credit.
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  • COMM 405: Brand Journalism

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    More businesses and organizations are becoming media creators, producing original blogs, videos, digital and print magazines, and other content. Brand journalism (also called content marketing) has quickly become a ubiquitous presence on the media landscape. Brands and content strategists frequently hire journalists to create this content, as they have strong news judgment, conduct solid research and reporting, and write what readers want and need. Public relations professionals may work on strategy, research, social media and content creation. In this course, students will learn how to apply journalistic techniques and practices to create original multimedia content and develop strategies for companies, nonprofits and brands. Students can expect to analyze and compare brands and their content, create customer personas and editorial calendars, write original blog and social media posts, design storyboards and more. This class is available for graduate credit.
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  • COMM 410: Women and the Media

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces overview of the many and varied contributions of women in mass media. Through slide lectures, documentary videos, and student research presentations, students explore the lives and work of women media professionals, explore some of the notable historical obstacles to women in this once male-dominated field: sexist attitudes, stereotypes, lack of women in management, and conflicts between job and family. Also examines the ethnic diversity of women in this important professional field. Will explore how women's style and vision differs from their male counterparts. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. This class is available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    COMM 111 (Grade of C or Higher) and COMM 112 (Grade of C or Higher)
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  • COMM 424: Media Producing & Performance

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course serves as the culminating experience for students in the Media Production concentration and includes a professional project. Develops skills in both production and on-air performance for television, along with an understanding of how each area affects the other. Students will develop news judgment in selecting information to place before an audience, further develop writing skills introduced in COM 285 Basic News Reporting and COM 224 Media Scriptwriting, learn production formatting and style, learn the specialized professional language of television production, understand and apply legal and ethical obligations and limits of a television producer. Students will produce a live television program during the course. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    (COMM 224 or COMM 285) and COMM 284
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