Journalism
Journalism at Waldorf focuses on the theory and practice of gathering and delivering news, preparing students to be professional print journalists, news editors and news managers. The emphasis includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; media law; and professional ethics. Students have a chance to practice what they learn with our student-managed online newspaper (lobbyist.waldorf.edu). Students have a chance to interview, gather information and write stories, review music, movies, books and more, take photographs, and get involved in managing content of the website.
Each week, students in the journalism emphasis meet to come up with story ideas, take assignments and work with student editors on polishing their work. Students majoring in other academic areas than communications are also involved in producing the online newspaper (The Lobbyist).
Journalism Course List
Semester I
Graphic Core 101, (2)
News Gathering 115, (3)
English 101, (3)
Religion 103, (3)
Critical Inquiry 111, (3)
Wellness 101, (1)
Practicum, (5)
Total credits, 15.5
Semester II
Digi Core 102, (2)
Mass Communications 121, (3)
English 102, (3)
General Math 101, (4)
Artistic Expression 120, (3)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 15.5
Semester III
Int. Journalism 221, (3)
Sociology 221, (3)
Visual Theory 201, (3)
Lab Science Elective (4)
History Elective, (3)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 16.5
Semester IV
Visual Theory 201, (3)
Religion Elective 2xx, (3)
Elective, (3)
Global Elective, (3)
Internship 395A, (4)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 16.5
Semester V
Editing 318, (3)
Psychology 111, (3)
Electives, (9)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 15.5
Semester VI
Publication Design 301, (3)
Elective, (3)
Speech 111 or Radio 203, (3)
Internship 395A, (4)
PE Electives, (1)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 14.5
Summer Term
Photojournalism 432, (4)
Total Credits, 4.0
Semester VII
Media Literacy 442, (4)
Mass Media Law 441, (4)
Electives, (7)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 15.5
Semester VIII
Web Design 401, (4)
Senior Capstone 433, (4)
Religion & Career Values 435, (4)
Practicum, (.5)
Total credits, 12.5
