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 spring 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
10470	Independent Study		ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Section Info: In order to register for this course, you will need to complete an Independent Study Form found here: https://go.illinois.edu/IndependentStudy. 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 via email from the College of Media Student Services Center.
49131	Laboratory Lecture-Discussion	AD2 AD2	8:00AM -9:50AM 4:00PM -5:50PM	MW F	Location Pending 336 Gregory Hall	Ledford, S Ledford, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Global Focused Adv Documentary Section Info: Advanced Globally Focused Transmedia Storytelling - Ghana. Advanced storytelling over several media through immersive training, cross-cultural journalism and strategic communications focused on Ghana's Kayayei (young female head porters). Students will investigate the "pull" factors of the Kayayei migration from North to South. Students learn advanced technical skills training with ethical international practices, preparing them to tell complex global stories with cultural competency. Travel to Ghana will occur March 12-21, 2026. A program fee will be assessed for students in this course. Students must have applied to be admitted into this course.
34802	Online	BDJ	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Houston, B	Part of Term: A Date Range: 01/20/26-03/13/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Basics of Data Journalism Section Info: Data analysis and visualization have become integral parts of journalism. This class will introduce you to the basics of data journalism, including finding and downloading data and using spreadsheets and database manager software for news stories. Students will work with local and national data and learn how to combine their data analysis with interviews and field work to produce meaningful stories. Non-degree seeking students may enroll on a space-available basis with consent of the department. To request enrollment, please email journ@illinois.edu. Restriction(s): Restricted to Journalism major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
75805	Online	HSJ	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Garza, M	Date Range: 03/23/26-04/19/26 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 students with Graduate class standing.
34808	Online	HSV	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Davis, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 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.
75661	Online	SAR	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Ball, C	Date Range: 01/20/26-02/16/26 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.