JOUR 460

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

A changing array of special projects, research or reading in journalism.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary.

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JOUR 460 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
10470	Independent Study		ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Section Info: In order to register for this course, students need to complete an Independent Study Form. Media Undergraduates should complete this form: https://go.illinois.edu/IndependentStudy. Media Graduate students should complete this form: https://go.illinois.edu/GradIndependentStudy. All students must complete all sections of the form before it can be submitted for review by their participating instructor. Once the form has been reviewed and approved by the department, the student will receive further registration information from the College of Media Student Services Center.
71731	Online	CSC	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Arp, A	Date Range: 10/20/25-11/16/25 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Careers in Science Communicati Section Info: Careers in Science Communication: This course explores current U.S.-based job opportunities for science communicators. Examines specializations including science journalism, technical writing, public relations, industry, non-profit, academia, commodities, healthcare, professional publications, and visual communications. Reviews science communication strategies and how they are applied based on audience and medium. Non-Degree seeking students may enroll on a space-available basis with consent of the department. To request enrollment, please email journ@illinois.edu. While a large portion of the work in this course will be done virtually, all students will be meeting with the instructor on Tuesdays from 6-6:50pm CST. Restriction(s): Restricted to Journalism major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
60619	Online	HSJ	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Garza, M	Date Range: 10/20/25-11/16/25 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: History of Science Journalism Section Info: This course provides specialized knowledge about the historical roots and evolution of science journalism, offering an essential foundation to practitioners. From early twentieth century publishers who saw the popularization of science knowledge as critical to democracy, to Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring and beyond, the course critically examines pathbreakers, icons, and classic works pivotal to the field’s development. Science journalism’s historical impact, including important regulatory reforms that changed business and the economy, and benefitted the consuming public, are also studied. Non-Degree seeking students may enroll on a space-available basis with consent of the department. To request enrollment, please email journ@illinois.edu. Upon approval, students will then need to complete an application through the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning to obtain permission to register: https://apps.citl.illinois.edu/non-degree-registration/NonDegreeStudents/Home Restriction(s): Restricted to Journalism major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
68674	Online	HSV	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Davis, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Humanizing Science/Video Story Section Info: Today’s media consumers are increasingly reliant on visual stories. This class guides students in how to turn reporting on science research into an effective video story. Students will have a better understanding of how to structure a visual story for greater impact. Students will learn how to use video to not only expand their storytelling, but also expand their audience. Non-Degree seeking students may enroll on a space-available basis with consent of the department. To request enrollment, please email journ@illinois.edu. Upon approval, students will then need to complete an application through the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning to obtain permission to register: https://apps.citl.illinois.edu/non-degree-registration/NonDegreeStudents/Home Restriction(s): Restricted to Journalism major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
68960	Online	ING	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.		Date Range: 09/22/25-10/19/25 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Genomics for Journalists Section Info: Introduces the basic concept of DNA as the informational building block of all life on Earth. Explores the biological central dogma and how biological questions of all kinds can be approached through the study of the genomes of living things. Highlights connections between genomic research and a broad range of areas, including human and animal health; agriculture, climate change, and environmental conservation; bioproduct discovery and production; and science policy. Non-Degree seeking students may enroll on a space-available basis with consent of the department. To request enrollment, please email journ@illinois.edu. Upon approval, students will then need to complete an application through the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning to obtain permission to register: https://apps.citl.illinois.edu/non-degree-registration/NonDegreeStudents/Home Restriction(s): Restricted to Journalism major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
70479	Online	SAR	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Ball, C	Date Range: 08/25/25-09/21/25 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Comm Science/Augmented Reality Section Info: Communicating Science with Augmented Reality: This course provides an overview of augmented reality (AR) technology, what makes it important, how it has been used in science communication, and the social-psychological/educational impacts of AR. Students will gain hands-on experience with science-related AR, conceptualize their own AR science experiences, learn how to find/use/create 3D models for science communication, and create an AR science experience using AR software. No prior AR design experience is required. Non-Degree seeking students may enroll on a space-available basis with consent of the department. To request enrollment, please email journ@illinois.edu. Upon approval, students will then need to complete an application through the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning to obtain permission to register: https://apps.citl.illinois.edu/non-degree-registration/NonDegreeStudents/Home Restriction(s): Restricted to Journalism major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.