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• JRN 325: History of Journalism

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A historical survey of the American press from Colonial times to the present, with special emphasis on the continuing struggle for press freedom and the new journalistic environment created by the emergence of mass media.
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• JRN 335: Ethical Issues in News Media

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to investigate ethical issues in the news media. This course is designed both for journalists and for all of us who read/watch/listen to the news. As a result, students will leave the course with concepts and guidance on ethical practices in journalism as well as tools with which to evaluate the ethics of various news coverage. Students will come to understand ethical frameworks and apply them to major problems and questions in the news media, with case studies coming from the course text and contemporary news coverage of current events.
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• JRN 355: Photojournalism: Ethics and Practices

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course begins with classical ethics and the fundamentals of photography, then dives into the uses of photography for journalism, the NPPA's Code of Ethics, and sophisticated analyses of news photography, with the larger goal of exploring the various ethical challenges and promises involved with the consumption and production of contemporary photojournalism.
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• JRN 399: Special Topics in Journalism

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Each time this course is taught, the instructor will choose a relevant, timely topic in journalism. Students will engage in journalistic writing, media production, and news analysis related to the special topic. Special topics may include hip-hop journalism, grassroots journalism, women in journalism, investigative reporting, etc.
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• JRN 411: Journalism Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to give students in the journalism minor practical experience in writing news stories, columns and features for newspapers and other edited news sources. Students are strongly encouraged to submit their stories to the Quad, the student weekly newspaper of West Chester University, or some other weekly or daily newspaper. See journalism coordinator for specific requirements. Prerequisite:    JRN 411 requires prerequisites of JRN 200 and JRN 212.
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• KIL 363: Adapted Physical Activity Practicum

  1.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Practicum experience working in an adapted physical activity setting. Includes writing and implementing lessons and individual goals. Prerequisite:    KIL 363 requires prerequisites of HPE 205 and HPE 206.
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• KIN 101: Intro to Adventure Based Educ

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A course designed for the student to understand the adventure approach to experiential education in various environments. The students will have the opportunity to experience an adventure curriculum including initiatives, problem-solving activities, and low and high ropes course elements.
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• KIN 103: Introduction to Teaching Physical Education

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will gain an introduction to the field and basic foundational knowledge that will be used in succeeding coursework. The majority of the course will focus on best practices in physical education instruction and quality physical education programs. Students will have multiple opportunities to develop lesson plans and teach those plans at a local elementary school. Topics also include advising, clearances, ethics, health education, sub-disciplines of kinesiology and the history of physical education. Clearances must be presented during the first week of classes to remain enrolled, see the College of Education.
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• KIN 246: Sport, Wellness, and Society

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Current theories and research in the area of sport, wellness, and society will be introduced. The focus of the course is interdisciplinary, incorporating sociological, psychological, historical, anthropological, philosophical, and economic perspectives. Topics include diversity and inclusion issues in sport, wellness, and the society at large, locally and globally.
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• KIN 253: Adapted Aquatics, Lifetime Sport, and Fitness

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to increase knowledge and skills in providing appropriate and safe adapted aquatics, sports, and fitness activities to individuals with disabilities. Outside hours required.
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