Courses

This course is an introduction to screenwriting that combines the study of published film texts with workshop practice in writing for film. (WI).

Introduction to the technique, form, style, and content of writing for the mass media, with attention to the various formats used in journalism, telecommunications, advertising, public relations and Internet communications.

Designed to introduce writing for media across a wide spectrum of disciplines, news, broadcast, the web, and public relations. Emphasis is placed on the enhancement

Writing style, research methods, rhetorical strategy, and best practices when writing for nonprofit organizations, including donor relations, public advocacy, policymaking, messaging, and branding.

Scholarly writing in a discipline-based course organized around a specific topic; focus on improvement of academic writing skills, through development of policy and quality improvement processes; includes a significant amount of individualized attention and guidance.

Study and practice of rhetorical strategies, writing styles, genres, research methods, ethical considerations, and best practices for writing podcast content.

Refine and develop professional writing skills. SPE 7700 Advanced Research and Practices of Severe Disabilities, K-6 (3) Advanced study of methodologies, materials, and management techniques for students with severe physical, mental, and medical developmental disabilities K-6th grade. The purpose is to enhance the capacity of teachers as creative decision makers who are committed to and capable of facilitating student learning in appropriate settings.

This course provides a systematic approach to improve technical and professional writing skills. Specifically, theory-based methods for establishing a productive writing habit, generating and editing text, and self-identifying and self-correcting writing problems are presented. Writing for and application of public health research are emphasized.

Forms and styles of public relations writing, stressing essential skills of written communication needed in public relations.

This course examines the process of communicating to persuade and inform. for advertising and promotions, news media, and special audience materials, for internal and external audiences will also be explored.