Murder, Mayhem and Media

Catalog description

This course teaches real-world skills and provides valuable information for students interested in covering crime or courts for media outlets; working in law enforcement or judicial public relations; or telling crime stories through books, movies or TV. The course provides insight into what police officers do, how the criminal justice system works and how the media covers crime, with an emphasis on social media and current events. The class seeks to help enable students to serve as the eyes and ears of their readers and viewers, telling stories in a descriptive manner that helps people hear the sirens and smell the smoke. Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent.