IUPUI Campus Bulletin 2010-2012

• Approved Distribution Courses by Department
• Credit Hour & Grade Point Requirements
• Culture Studies
• Degree Programs
• The Indianapolis Campus Degree Requirements
• Student Learning Outcomes
• Transfer Credit in Journalism

Undergraduate Programs

Student Learning Outcomes

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (B.A.)

Journalism Concentration

• Apply the basic principles of journalism such as accuracy, fairness and public service.
• Discuss the legal and ethical underpinnings of U.S. Mass Media.
• Interpret and use the principles of digital, on-line and print design.
• Discuss and practice the principles of communicating clearly through print, digital and visual media.
• Explain the function and impact of journalism and mass communication.
• Classify and separate different audiences for mass communication.
• Design and execute an effective job search in journalism.
• Conduct research for news stories using a variety of sources and evaluate the accuracy of information sources.

Public Relations Concentration

• Apply the basic principles of public relations such as media relations, employee communication and community relations.
• Discuss the legal and ethical underpinnings of public communication in U.S.
• Interpret and use principles of digital and print design.
• Discuss and practice the principles of ethical and effective informative and persuasive writing.
• Explain the roles and functions of public relations.
• Discuss and execute persuasive communication strategies in public relations.
• Design and execute an effective job search in public relations.
• Design research to support and evaluate public relations campaigns.

Sports Journalism Concentration

• Apply the basic principles of journalism such as accuracy, fairness and public service.
• Discuss the legal and ethical underpinnings of traditional and digital sports journalism.
• Interpret and use the principles of digital, on-line and print design.
• Discuss and practice the principles of communicating clearly through print, broadcast and digital media.
• Explain the role of sports media and their symbiotic relationship with the sports industry.
• Examine the treatment of social, economic, political and legal issues in sports journalism.
• Explain factors that influence sports journalism content and their significance.