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Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies Courses Offered
Spring 2025 JAMS Courses
| Course Code | Course Title and Section Details |
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| JAMS 101 | Introduction to Mass Media
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| JAMS 111 | Gender and the Media
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| JAMS 113 | Internet Culture
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| JAMS 201 | Media Writing
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| JAMS 204 | News Writing
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| JAMS 207 | Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations
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| JAMS 231 | Publication Design
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| JAMS 302 | Introduction To Video Storytelling
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| JAMS 307 | Persuasive Media Writing and Production:
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| JAMS 317 | Design for Advertising
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| JAMS 320 | News Reporting
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| JAMS 325 | Audio Storytelling
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| JAMS 332 | Introduction to Digital Documentary
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| JAMS 336 | Media Graphics
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| JAMS 370 | Introduction to Social Media and Search Engine Optimization
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| JAMS 380 | Special Topics in Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies:
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| JAMS 407 | Media Planning
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| JAMS 461 | Media Ethics
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| JAMS 502 | Specialized Reporting:
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| JAMS 524 | Advertising and Public Relations Campaigns
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| JAMS 559 | Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age
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| JAMS 562 | Media Studies and Culture
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| JAMS 620 | Seminar in Global Media
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| JAMS 660 | Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Media Studies:
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Spring 2025: Additional Courses in Program
No courses listed for this term.Summer 2025 JAMS Courses
| Course Code | Course Title and Section Details |
|---|---|
| JAMS 214 | Advertising in American Society
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| JAMS 370 | Introduction to Social Media and Search Engine Optimization
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Summer 2025: Additional Courses in Program
No courses listed for this term.Fall 2025 JAMS Courses
| Course Code | Course Title and Section Details |
|---|---|
| JAMS 101 | Introduction to Mass Media
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| JAMS 111 | Gender and the Media
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| JAMS 113 | Internet Culture
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| JAMS 201 | Media Writing
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| JAMS 204 | News Writing
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| JAMS 207 | Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations
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| JAMS 231 | Publication Design
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| JAMS 262 | Principles of Media Studies
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| JAMS 302 | Introduction To Video Storytelling
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| JAMS 304 | News Literacy
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| JAMS 307 | Persuasive Media Writing and Production:
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| JAMS 317 | Design for Advertising
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| JAMS 320 | News Reporting
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| JAMS 325 | Audio Storytelling
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| JAMS 336 | Media Graphics
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| JAMS 342 | Television News Reporting
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| JAMS 370 | Introduction to Social Media and Search Engine Optimization
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| JAMS 380 | Special Topics in Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies:
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| JAMS 461 | Media Ethics
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| JAMS 500 | Advanced Integrated Reporting
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| JAMS 524 | Advertising and Public Relations Campaigns
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| JAMS 614 | Seminar in Media and Public Opinion
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| JAMS 616 | Seminar in Sports, Media, and Society
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| JAMS 620 | Seminar in Global Media
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| JAMS 660 | Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Media Studies:
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