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Michigan State University

Journalism, the future, and you!

You will learn about the career paths that are available in journalism, and what opportunities the skill sets of a journalist can offer in other fields. You will explore areas such as being an international correspondent, self-publishing in journalism, as well as how to freelance in the field. You will be empowered to develop your own path in journalism, from being an active and informed consumer, to being a journalist. The worlds of business, communications, politics, education and marketing all utilize elements of journalism. This course also examines how to keep the trust of audiences through ethical, and responsible, journalistic practices. Sometimes, journalists need to be aware of their own safety. We will intelligently discuss how journalists around the world handle pressure, threats and other dangers while doing their jobs. Journalism - and journalists - are agents of change. Are you ready to become one too?

Status: Storytelling
Status: Journalism
BeginnerCourse27 hours

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OC

5.0Reviewed Dec 31, 2016

On ne devrait pas exercer le metier de journalisme sans suivre ce cours a l'avance. It is a great guide to lead the journalist.

MP

5.0Reviewed Dec 5, 2018

Excellent course. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to be a journalists but also for anyone who wants to be a better consumer of the news.

AS

5.0Reviewed Jul 16, 2025

I loved this course. The best thing about this course was peer review assignments. Through those assignments I learnt a lot. The professors were great too, loved their teaching style.

MS

5.0Reviewed Jun 8, 2021

coursera you are helping the poor in delivering education all over the world. This is good job and should be recognized. Thank you coursera.

KN

5.0Reviewed Apr 22, 2019

Enjoyed the in-depth insights and passionate sharing by the lecturers. Tutorial assignments challenged us to recap the key points and add in our own experiences.

BO

5.0Reviewed Jul 27, 2017

Quite insightful and a wonderful approach plus prowess with every video. Best of all at the end you end up with options on how to advance.

MR

5.0Reviewed May 29, 2016

I am so excited to begin a wonderful free lance career in Journalism. This course has given me the tools and knowledge to grow and achieve the respect of a professional Journalist.

YE

5.0Reviewed Oct 5, 2020

I preferred going home early to study this course more than going out with my friends. Absolutely lo e this

MH

5.0Reviewed Jun 9, 2020

I learned a lot about methodic. I had opportunity to practice my english, which is always useful. Thank you

SC

4.0Reviewed Jun 26, 2016

A basic course into ethics, principles etc of a journalist. Assignments are straight forward and interesting.

JB

5.0Reviewed Feb 17, 2024

Highly recommended. Completing this course will provide you with essential tools for life in your toolbox. Thank you 🙏

N

5.0Reviewed Sep 2, 2021

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