Journalism & Mass Commncations - Sports on the Beat Capstone

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Students build on their experiences writing sports journalism content by researching, writing, and posting about a single sports team or organization. Students may work in different sports news functions including, but not limited to, reporting, videography, producing, directing or web/social producing. Successful completion of the course requires students to prepare a résumé reel or portfolio of their work and then have that reel or portfolio evaluated by a professional in sports journalism. Must obtain a grade of C (2.0) or higher. This class meets the Journalism School requirements as a capstone class. Only open to Journalism and Mass Communications majors. Students must be in good academic standing to take this course. Prerequisite: Senior standing and JMC 626 with a C (2.0) or higher or one pre-approved Advanced Media Lab (JMC 620, JMC 625, JMC 630, JMC 635, JMC 636, JMC 650, JMC 660, JMC 691, or JMC 699) with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, or permission of instructor. Satisfies: Goal 6 Outcome 1 (AE61) , Capstone (CAP)