JOUR2232 · University and Capstone
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Note to Journalism minors: this course satisfies the requirement for an elective with a craft" orientation." Investigative reporting holds the powerful accountable in government, business and large institutions. This course will provide you with an opportunity to both learn about investigative journalism and do in-depth investigative reporting that has the potential to make a difference. Students will learn a variety of reporting techniques while working on semester-long investigative projects that could end up in several major newspapers across Massachusetts. Story subjects will focus on holding government agencies and powerful institutions accountable for a wide-range of problems and systemic failures.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
3.9 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.5 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.4 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.4 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~9
hours per week
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Across time
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Fall 2024
1 sectionFall 2023
1 sectionFall 2022
1 sectionFall 2021
1 sectionFall 2020
1 section