Journalism

A thorough foundation in broadcast news journalism, from reporting to writing to presentation, this course covers how different types of stories fit into the context of a newscast; and broadcast standards and ethics.

Learn to identify stories, target particular outlets, shape pitches and write stories designed for various media entities.

Advanced Journalism Certificate students acquire real-world experience while earning academic credit. For more information about prerequisites and the application process, email journalism@uclaextension.edu.

Analyze the rights and responsibilities of media professionals in the age of artificial intelligence.

Discover what makes opinion writing--editorials, columns and commentaries--stimulating, memorable, provocative and persuasive.    

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

Explore the practices of news gathering and multimedia story distribution through visual media

This course develops the research, interviewing, analysis, and writing skills necessary to generate the data, anecdotes, and character details necessary to tell compelling stories.

Examine various media contexts, emerging platforms, AI, and challenges to the journalism profession, common career trajectories, and new specializations  

Translate theory into practice by learning hands-on approaches to journalistic practice.