Explore Caplin School Courses

If you are a current exploratory student who is considering a career in journalism and media, we welcome you to test drive our core and introductory courses. These courses will allow you to interact with students already in the program, get to know department faculty, experience what it’s like to be a journalism and media professional, and earn academic credit.

Exploratory students considering a degree in journalism and media should schedule an appointment with their academic advisor to determine whether test driving our intro courses will fit into their academic plan. Then, simply log in to MyFIU to register for any of the courses listed above. Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media introductory courses do not require departmental consent or permission to register.

JOU 3003 – Intro to Journalism (3 credits) – Study and analytical discussion of the history of journalism in America, including its current practice, through readings of primary historical sources as well as broad, direct exposure to current news sources.

RTV 3007 – Intro to TV (3 credits) -Introduction to the history, regulation, industry structure and impact of television.

DIG 3001 – Intro to Digital Media (3 credits) – Introduction to the history, development and current issues in digital media.

JOU 2100 – Intro to Reporting and Writing (3 credits) – Intro to news reporting/writing and digital multimedia skills. Instruction on sourcing, interviewing, data gathering/presentation, civic governance and public records search. Prerequisite: ENC 1101 and ENC 1102.

VIC 3400 – Visual Design for Global Media (3 credits – satisfies Global Learning requirements) -The course explores the relationship between images and messages in global media and the primary role that visual design plays in globalized media presentations.

MMC 3303 – Global Media and Society (3 credits – satisfies Global Learning requirements) -The course introduces students to how media function in societies around the world.

MMC 3123 – Media Writing (3 credits) – Introduction to professional media writing in journalism, broadcasting, digital media and social media. Prerequisite: ENC 1101 and ENC 1102.

IDS 3309 – How We Know What We Know (3 credits, satisfies Gordon Rule Writing, Global Learning and UCC Humanities 2 requirements) -Merges the skills of global information literacy with the critical perspective to ascertain and measure the authenticity and credibility of information in academic and casual research and writing. Prerequisite: ENC 1101 and ENC 1102.