New Futures writing presentation Oct. 23 at the Laramie County Library Journalism and writing
Colleges in Wyoming and northern Colorado that offer journalism, or basic English programs
Journalism/communications colleges in Wyoming
(Courtesy info)
University of Wyoming – bachelor’s and master’s degrees
http://www.uwyo.edu/Communication and journalism department
Degrees can be earned in communication and journalism. Within these degree areas, students may specialize in news/editorial, public relations, advertising, photojournalism or visual communication. Other career opportunities include human relations, consulting, education, sales, business promotion and diversity training.
(307)766-3122
Ken Smith
433 Ross Hall
766-5437
klsmith@uwyo.eduUndergraduate Degrees
The department offers courses leading to baccalaureate degrees in communication and journalism.
Departmental Core CoursesIn addition to the University Studies Program requirements listed in the "General Bulletin," all students majoring in communication and mass media must take the following departmental core courses:
COJO 1000 Introduction to Mass Media
COJO 2100 Reporting and News writing
COJO 3070 Introduction to Communication Research
STAT 2070 Statistics for Social Science Majors
Communication Major
Journalism Major
The department encourages journalism majors to work actively in print and broadcast media. The department offers unique professional opportunities for students with the student newspaper (the Branding Iron), the university-licensed public broadcast station (Wyoming Public Radio), and UWTV .
InternshipsAll journalism students are now required to complete an internship in their field. In addition to working with the Branding Iron (UW's daily newspaper), students complete internships with state, regional, and national weekly and daily newspapers, radio and television stations, advertising and public relations agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, professional and university sports organizations, government agencies, and other organizations and institutions. (NOTE: a maximum of 6 hours in COJO 3480 and/or 4990 count as fulfillment of the requirements for the major. All remaining hours count toward graduation and as upper-division hours.)
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UW student newspaper
Branding Iron
http://www.brandingirononline.info/WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Casper College
http://www.caspercollege.edu/Offering crucial foundation courses in Journalism, the Journalism emphasis prepares students for a print media career or for further study in Journalism at a four year institution. A third choice is the Multimedia emphasis which offers students flexibility in their course of study with courses that give students a foundation for a career or for further study in print, video, radio, and /or web media, depending on the students’ interests and needs.
Both the Journalism and Media Studies emphases are relevant for students seeking careers in such fields as advertising, news reporting and editing, marketing, public information, radio or television, sales, and media production, as well as many other areas of the media and performing arts.
All emphasis areas offer students opportunities for skill development in workshops, in cooperative learning courses, and in service learning experiences.
In addition to excellent classes, the Communications department offers a variety of activities for students and faculty:
· a nationally ranked forensics program affiliated with Phi Rho Pi, Cross-Examination Debate Association, American Forensics Association and National Parliamentary Debate Association
· Chinook student newspaper
· Expression magazine
· internships at local TV and radio stations, and newspapers
· A.A.S. Communication Skills Community Advisory Board
· Faculty Associations - Western States Communication Association, Phi Rho Pi, AFA, PBA.
Contact Information:
Kathy Coe
Academic Assistant
(307) 268-2533
AD 292
email Grant Wilson
Department Head
(307) 268-2593
Central Wyoming College
http://www.cwc.edu/Doesn’t offer a journalism emphasis associate’s degree?
Does offer graphic design, English and broadcasting
Graphic Design:
www.cwc.edu/Academics/Programs-of-Study/Graphic-Design.htm
Broadcasting contacts
John Gabrielsen, radio
307-855-2121
Amanda Watkins, television
307-855-2319
Email: Broadcasting
The Central Wyoming College Radio/TV Broadcasting program is the only one of its kind in Wyoming and the television emphasis is the only such program in the state.
Wyoming Public Television www.wyoptv.org
Eastern Wyoming Community College
http://ewc.wy.edu/English degree only, no communications degree
1-866-327-8996
(1-866-EASTWYO)
(307) 532-8200
FAX: 532-8222 Eastern Wyoming College
3200 West C Street
Torrington, WY 82240
Laramie County Community College
http://www.lccc.wy.edu/Mass Media/Multimedia
Laramie County Community College offers two associate degree options in the field of media: Mass Media or Multimedia.
Most students in this program enroll in courses from both areas. Instructors who have solid credentials and media experience will guide you with personalized attention in small classes. We want to ensure your success whether you enter the workplace or transfer to a four-year program.
Multimedia Program
Students who are interested in the more technical aspects of the digital mass media should major in Multimedia.
In addition, students who indicate they want to enter the creative side of the world of work in computer graphics, animation, and Web design should major in Multimedia.
The Wingspan student newspaper consistently wins journalistic awards nationwide.
Mass Media Program
The terms "journalism," "mass media," and "mass communications" span many career fields. Students taking mass media classes often combine majors or minors in other fields to expand their career possibilities.
Degree-seeking students take a broad base of general education classes in transfer preparation for a variety of specialized mass media areas offered at four-year institutions across the United States.
LCCC Student newspaper WINGSPAN
http://www.lccc.wy.edu/wingspan/About Wingspan
Students are welcome their first semester at LCCC to work on Wingspan, a national award-winning, four-color newspaper. Many times it has won the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker, a national award considered the Pulitzer Prize of the student press, as well as ACP's Best of Show award.
The publication regularly wins national awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and American Scholastic Press Association.
Since 1976, Wingspan has won more awards than any other community college newspaper in the region, including the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Media Association's "Best in Newspapers."
Every year, Wingspan staffers attend state, regional, and national media conventions for professional development as well as fun. These trips are so treasured that they often become students' most memorable highlight of their college career.
In recent years, they have traveled to New York City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, where they appeared on a live CNN television show.
Contact 307-778-5222 ask for Rosalind Schliske
Northwest College in Powell
www.northwestcollege.edu/info
Communication
Associate of Arts
Competence in oral communication contributes to one's success in employment and in human relationships. Good oral communication skills are listed as the number one factor in helping college graduates gain employment - more important than the resume, appearance and work experience. (Curtis, Winsor, Stephens, Communication Education, 1989). Learning how to be an effective, competent speaker can have lifelong benefits.
Sample Careers
Public Relations Specialist, Arbitrator, Mediator, Communications Consultant, Speech Writer, Consumer Affairs Specialist
Additional Resources
The Northwest College Forensics Team is one of the top programs in the region. We emphasize educational goals, competition, and personal development. We also offer various scholarships for students involved in forensics.
Course Syllabi: Search this section for specific syllabi offered at NWC.
Scholarship Opportunities
NWC offers a variety of scholarships.
Student newspaper: The Northwest Trail
Contacts
Duane Fish
Professor of Speech Communication & Chairperson of Communication Division
307.754.6024
Jeannie Hunt
Instructor of Speech Communications
307.754.6422
Western Wyoming Community College
http://www.wwcc.wy.edu/Western Wyoming Community College2500 College Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901307-382-1600
Offers a two-year degree in journalism
Doesn’t have a student newspaper
Used to have student newspaper, the Oracle
Northern Colorado colleges
Colorado State University
www.colostate.edu/Communication Studies
Students receive a broad-based liberal arts education.
Internships are available at radio and television stations, cable companies, non- profit organizations, and more.
Technical Journalism
Concentrations: Computer-Mediated Communication, News-Editorial, Public Relations, Specialized and Technical Communication, and Television News and Video Communication.
As one of only 105 nationally accredited programs in journalism and mass communication, we provide a strong broad-based understanding of mass communication and new communication technologies.
The major includes a highly successful professional internship program that places nearly 100 students each year with Colorado and national media and communication outlets.
University of Northern Colorado
http://www.unco.edu/Mission Statement
The Journalism and Mass Communications program strives for excellence in the delivery of a professionally oriented mass communications education, steeped in the liberal arts, and dedicated to the ideals of free expression. To that end, we promote the following:
effective writing and editing
critical thinking
ethical decision making
multicultural and global awareness
the ability to use appropriate techniques and technology
Furthermore, we promote faculty research and service that integrates the mission of the program, the school, and the university.
How to contact the program:
Office: Candelaria 1265
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
Coordinator: Charles Ingold
E-mail:
charles.ingold@unco.eduPhone: (970) 351-2726 (Administrative Assistant)
Journalism organizations that also have information for youth
Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists
http://www.spj.org/Information courtesy of SPJ Web site
Quick Facts
— Founded: 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi fraternity
— Location: Eugene S. Pulliam National Journalism Center, 3909 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis
— Purpose: To Improve & Protect Journalism
— Membership: About 9,000 members nationwide
— Operating budget: $1.7 million annually
SPJ Mission
The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty.
To ensure that the concept of self-government outlined by the United States Constitution remains a reality into future centuries, the American people must be well-informed in order to make decisions regarding their lives and their local and national communities. It is the role of journalists to provide this information in an accurate, comprehensive, timely, and understandable manner.
It is the mission of the Society of Professional Journalists:
— To encourage a climate in which journalism can be practiced freely and fully
— To promote this flow of information
— To stimulate high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism
— To foster excellence and to encourage diversity among journalists
— To inspire successive generations of talented individuals to become dedicated journalists
— Finally, the Society must maintain constant vigilance in protection of First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and of the press
Becoming a Journalist: Journalism is a field that is wide open, with many avenues and opportunities for careers in print journalism, broadcasting, online journalism, industry and corporate communications and beyond.
SPJ suggests that if you choose journalism as a career, you do a couple of things.
First, choose a college with an excellent communications program. This will allow you as much access as possible to the broader areas of communications and will allow you more contact with professionals already in the field.
Second, after you enter the program, choose your electives carefully.
Students will have a core curriculum of courses that are required for a communications degree.
In addition to these courses such as writing, reporting and ethics, as a reporter you need a broad background in a variety of subjects.
Students be writing about many different things, and the more you are exposed to the better your writing will be.
The only exception to this would be if you absolutely plan to specialize in a specific type of reporting such as business reporting. In this case, you should focus on electives in the area where you want to specialize.
For instance, if you are considering international reporting, you will need foreign language courses.
SPJ suggests a basic accounting course for all journalism students. Most likely you will be asked to prepare some type of financial stories at some point.
As soon as you set foot on your college campus, get connected with the student newspaper, television or radio station.
In addition to classes and professors, this is an invaluable source of learning and preparation for a journalism career. Students might also volunteer with community journalism groups. Tell the groups that you are interested in what they do and would like to help out and learn a little in the process.
Students who intern will probably be working for free, but this will pay off big in experience for the future.
Contests for 9th graders (this contest has expired but check the web site for future contests)
The Society of Professional Journalists wants to increase high school student's knowledge and understanding of the importance of the Free Media to our lives. National winners of this essay contest receive scholarship awards.
Who ís eligible?
All students enrolled in grades 9-12 in public, private and home schools. Students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the contest entry form.
Format
The essay should be 300-500 words and must include an entry form.
Entries may be typed or handwritten but must be double-spaced.
Entering
Send all entries to the Participating Chapter in your state.
If your state has no participating chapter, send your essay entry to:
High School Essay Contest
Society of Professional Journalists
3909 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208
National Awards
First Place: $1,000 scholarship
Second Place: $500 scholarship
Third Place: $300 scholarship
Entry Deadline:
All entries should be postmarked by March 1, 2008.
Wyoming High School Student Press Association
http://www.whsspa.org/Southeast district advisors
Cheyenne's Central High School (4A)
5500 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009-4008 771-2680
771-2699 Mitzi Harris (NP)
harrism@laramie1.k12.wy.usAmy Tighe (YB)
tighea@laramie1.k12.wy.usCheyenne's East High School (4A) 2800 East Pershing Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82001-5762 771-2663
771-2679 Suzie Quinn (NP, YB)
quinns@laramie1.k12.wy.us
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