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Independent Learning
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School of Extended
Education
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana 47306

Phone: 1-800-872-0369
Fax: 765-285-7161
ilp@bsu.edu


Independent Learning Program
Online Independent Learning Courses in Journalism
JOURN 101. Introduction to Mass Communication. (3)
Available as a 9-month or 10-week course
Description: Study of mass communication processes, mass media, and new media in historical and societal contexts, emphasizing ethics and law, and constitutional issues. Students with credit in TCOM 101 are not required to take JOURN 101. Not open to students who have credit in TCOM 101.
Course Requirements: 16 assignments, 1 examination
Instructor: Michael Hanley, assistant professor of journalism

JOURN 250. Introduction to Advertising. (3)
Available as a 9-month or 10-week course
Description: A survey of the advertising communication process and its history. Focuses on communication research, creative strategy, campaign planning, function of mass media as carriers of advertising, and evaluation of advertising effectiveness.
Permission: Course requires permission. The ILP office will attempt to obtain the permission for you. Make sure to indicate why you want to take this course via Independent Learning in the appropriate section of your online registration form.
Course Requirements: 13 assignments, 1 examination
Instructor: Michael Hanley, assistant professor of journalism