Professional Approaches to Journalism

JOURN X 440.1

Explore issues facing professional journalists, past and present, and the practices that have come to define the field.

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Fall
Spring
In Person
Live Online
Starting at $695.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Acquire a basic understanding of the inner workings of journalism
  • Gain an introduction to news judgment, analysis, and ethics
  • Study best practices of journalism writing, research, and reporting
  • Set personal goals for a career in media
  • Prepare for a more hands-on approach to practicing journalism in Reporting and Writing II

About this course:

Course addresses topics such as news judgment, analysis and ethics, challenges investigating and reporting the news, artificial intelligence, and evolving approaches to writing, media creation, and news distribution. Students leave the course with a basic understanding of the inner workings of journalism and consider professional goals for a career in contemporary media.

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
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402696
Fee:
$695.00
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Notes

Required course in the Journalism Certificate.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.

Internet access required. Materials required.

No Refunds after April 13, 2025.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after March 26, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: The Associated Press Stylebook 2020: and Briefing on Media Law by Associated Press
Associated Press
ISBN 9781541699892
Book: Telling the Story by The Missouri Group
Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2013
ISBN 978-1-4576-0911-4
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed May 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed May 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed May 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed May 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Jun 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Jun 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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402697
Fee:
$695.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Required course in the Journalism Certificate.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.

Internet access required. Materials required.

No Refunds after April 13, 2025.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after March 27, 2025
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Apr 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Apr 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Apr 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Apr 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jun 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jun 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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