Classes Taught

Fall 2026

JRN208 Media Law and Ethics 3 Credits

Basic legal concepts for print, broadcast, online, and photojournalism including constitutional legal protections and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Focus on access to courts, public records, public meetings, subpoenas, shield laws, prior restraint, libel, defamation, privacy, source confidentiality, intellectual property, obscenity, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, and ethical practices. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32308
Dobson Campus

EF 2N
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

14 of 16
Seats Available

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