Journalism Courses & Media Communication Certificate

Journalism Courses

American University of Religious Awareness
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Develop the core skills to become a clear, credible, and effective storyteller. Our courses focus on the practical application of modern journalism, from writing and interviewing to multimedia production and digital strategy. You will learn to create compelling content for news sites, blogs, video platforms, and advocacy campaigns, all built on a foundation of strong ethics and media law.

Week 1: The Foundations: Discover the core mission of journalism, its principles of truth and fairness, and its evolving role in the digital era.
* Week 2: News Gathering: Learn how to find stories, conduct powerful interviews, investigate leads, and structure news with the inverted pyramid.
* Week 3: Writing & Editing: Master writing for different formats (news, features, opinion), craft compelling headlines, and edit for clarity and impact across blogs and online magazines.
* Week 4: Audio & Video Storytelling: Produce engaging multimedia content. Learn scriptwriting for podcasts/video, plus essential basics of filming, lighting, sound, and editing.
* Week 5: Ethics & Law: Navigate the critical legal landscape of libel, copyright, and privacy, and learn to tackle modern ethical dilemmas with confidence.
* * Week 6: Social Media Strategy:* Build a digital presence. Learn to verify information, share responsibly, create visual content (Reels, infographics), and grow your professional brand online.
* Week 7: Advocacy Journalism: Apply your skills for good. Learn to craft impact stories for nonprofits and faith-based causes, collaborate with NGOs, and measure media-driven social change.
* Week 8: Capstone Project: Bring it all together. Create a professional-grade story for your portfolio and receive valuable feedback through peer review.