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Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies Courses Offered

Spring 2025 JAMS Courses

Course CodeCourse Title and Section Details
JAMS 101
Introduction to Mass Media
Section 401:
Yogerst, Christopher, Tuesday/Thursday 10:30am-11:20am, CRT 175
Section 601:
Yogerst, Christopher, Friday 9:30am-10:20am, BOL B80
Section 602:
Yogerst, Christopher, Friday 9:30am-10:20am, BOL B76
Section 603:
Yogerst, Christopher, Friday 10:30am-11:20am, BOL B80
Section 604:
Yogerst, Christopher, Friday 10:30am-11:20am, BOL B76
Section 605:
Yogerst, Christopher, Friday 11:30am-12:20pm, BOL B80
Section 606:
Yogerst, Christopher, Friday 11:30am-12:20pm, BOL B76
JAMS 111
Gender and the Media
Section 001:
Lohman, Eric, Monday/Wednesday 10am-11:15am, BOL B60
JAMS 113
Internet Culture
Section 201:
Gurcay, Ati, No Meeting Pattern, ONLINE WEB
JAMS 201
Media Writing
Section 401:
Mirer, Michael, Monday 9:30am-10:20am, CRT 175
Section 801:
Mirer, Michael, Monday 11:30am-1:20pm, BOL 289
Section 802:
Mirer, Michael, Tuesday 11:30am-1:20pm, BOL 289
Section 803:
Mirer, Michael, Tuesday 8:30am-10:20am, BOL 289
Section 804:
Mirer, Michael, Wednesday 8:30am-10:20am, BOL 289
Section 805:
Mirer, Michael, Wednesday 11:30am-1:20pm, BOL 289
JAMS 204
News Writing
Section 001:
Daley, Jane, Tuesday/Thursday 11:30am-12:45pm, BOL 296
JAMS 207
Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations
Section 001:
Bradway, Jacqueline, Monday/Wednesday 11:30am-12:45pm, BOL 521
Section 002:
Rockow, Joette, Tuesday/Thursday 11:30am-12:45pm, BOL 521
JAMS 231
Publication Design
Section 801:
Brud, Edward, Monday 2:30pm-5:10pm, BOL 521
JAMS 302
Introduction To Video Storytelling
Section 001:
Guarda Velasco, Camila, Monday 2:30pm-5:10pm, BOL 296
JAMS 307
Persuasive Media Writing and Production:
PR-Focused
Section 001:
Bradway, Jacqueline, Monday/Wednesday 1pm-2:15pm, BOL 296
Ad-Focused
Section 002:
Rockow, Joette, Monday/Wednesday 10am-11:15am, BOL 521
JAMS 317
Design for Advertising
Section 001:
Woods, Malcolm, Wednesday 2:30pm-5:10pm, BOL 521
JAMS 320
News Reporting
Section 001:
Mcbride, Jessica, Monday/Wednesday 10am-11:15am, BOL 296
JAMS 325
Audio Storytelling
Section 001:
Daley, Jane, Tuesday/Thursday 10am-11:15am, BOL 296
JAMS 332
Introduction to Digital Documentary
Section 001:
Guarda Velasco, Camila, Tuesday 2:30pm-5:10pm, BOL 296
JAMS 336
Media Graphics
Section 001:
Horsky, Neil, Tuesday/Thursday 1pm-2:15pm, BOL 521
JAMS 370
Introduction to Social Media and Search Engine Optimization
Section 201:
Mcbride, Jessica, No Meeting Pattern, ONLINE WEB
JAMS 380
Special Topics in Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies:
Content Ideation and Creative Strategy
Section 001:
Brandt, Kevin, Tuesday/Thursday 10am-11:15am, BOL 521
JAMS 407
Media Planning
Section 001:
Rockow, Joette, Tuesday/Thursday 10am-11:15am, BOL 293
JAMS 461
Media Ethics
Section 201:
Bergeson-Gallun, Theresa, No Meeting Pattern, ONLINE WEB
JAMS 502
Specialized Reporting:
Immersive Journalism Experience
Section 001:
Mcbride, Jessica, Monday/Wednesday 11:30am-12:45pm, BOL 296
JAMS 524
Advertising and Public Relations Campaigns
Section 001:
Rockow, Joette, Monday/Wednesday 1pm-2:15pm, BOL 521
Section 002:
Brandt, Kevin, Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am-9:45am, BOL 521
JAMS 559
Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age
Section 001:
Oren, Paul, No Meeting Pattern, ONLINE WEB
JAMS 562
Media Studies and Culture
Section 001:
Lohman, Eric, Tuesday/Thursday 10am-11:15am, BOL 581
JAMS 620
Seminar in Global Media
Section 001:
Wolock, Lia, Tuesday/Thursday 11:30am-12:45pm, MER 211
Section 002:
Wolock, Lia, Tuesday/Thursday 2:30pm-3:45pm, MER 213
JAMS 660
Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Media Studies:
Gender, Race, and Class in Wedding Media
Section 001:
Lohman, Eric, Tuesday/Thursday 11:30am-12:45pm, BOL 581
Environment and the Media
Section 201:
Daley, Jane, No Meeting Pattern, ONLINE WEB

Spring 2025: Additional Courses in Program

No courses listed for this term.