A two-week workshop examining the fundamentals of journalism.

Non-credit

Residential

Accepts International Students

Application fee waiver

Journalism is so fundamental to the United States that freedom of the press is among the rights enshrined in the First Amendment along with freedom of speech and religion. For most of American history, the journalism industry was operated by the limited number of companies and wealthy people who owned newspapers and magazines and radio and television stations.

Today, anyone can set up a website and work with words, pictures, and sound on their smartphone. But that does not mean anyone can be a journalist. In this course, students will be introduced to how stories are discovered and written, the best ways to capture images on a phone, and using audio in stories and podcasts. Students will learn the ethics of journalism and explore the journalism industry.

Los Angeles Area Excursion
In addition to their work in the classroom, students will visit with Los Angeles area journalists and media.

Program Outcomes:
- Gain an important understanding of the journalism industry.
- Learn best practices in producing written stories, photojournalism, and podcast news.
- Engage in mature reflection and active discussion on the ethics of journalism.

Single Session

Jun 23 - Jul 06

2 weeks

Residential

5400 USD

2023 Program Cost: $5,400*
*2024 program costs will be posted by November 1, 2023

The program cost includes:
- Tuition for two-week, non-credit course
- Housing and meals for two weeks
- Course materials
- Use of campus recreation facilities
- Class field trips
- Two weekend social trips off campus

Application Fee: A $65 non-refundable application fee is due to the Summer Programs office to complete your application. Application Fees can be paid online using a credit card or via personal check payable to Loyola Marymount University.

Enrollment Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $350 must be submitted once a student has been notified of his or her acceptance into the program. Enrollment deposits can be paid online with credit card or via personal check, payable to Loyola Marymount University. To ensure their spot in the program, deposits are due no later than two weeks after a student's acceptance into his or her program.

Financial Aid

Application fee waivers are granted rarely and only in extreme circumstances.