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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 $745.00
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.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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405281
Fee:
$745.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes

Required course in the Journalism Certificate.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.

No enrollments after September 28th, 2025.

Internet access required. Materials required.

No Refunds after October 5th, 2025

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from May 25, 2025 to September 28, 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
Course Syllabus
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Sep 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Oct 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Oct 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Oct 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Oct 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Oct 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Nov 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Nov 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Nov 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Nov 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121B
Lecture
Wed Dec 3, 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
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
405282
Fee:
$745.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Required course in the Journalism Certificate.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment highly advised/recommended.

No enrollments after September 28th, 2025.

Internet access required. Materials required.

No Refunds after October 5th, 2025

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from May 25, 2025 to September 28, 2025
Course Requirements
The Associated Press Stylebook 2020: and Briefing on Media Law
ISBN 9781541699892
Telling the Story
ISBN 978-1-4576-0911-4
Course Syllabus
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Sep 25, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Nov 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Dec 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Dec 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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