Project Based Learning – Journalism for Yearbook Advisers

3 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for Jostens Participants Only

This course is designed to enhance an educator's comfort in a journalism-focused Project Based Learning classroom.  Students will understand organizational strategies to foster creativity and productivity, ways to ensure the production of a quality product, grading and marketing.  The course will give participants the skills needed to teach a journalism course to middle/junior high and high school students.

Course Details

Number of Units: 3.0 graduate-level extension credits in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for educators who are Yearbook/Journalism class advisers.

Course Materials: Download and complete the Jostens required course material order form located in Jostens Yearbook Avenue > Digital Classroom > Grad Credit.

Prerequisites: Teaching Degree

Prerequisites:

Teaching Degree

 

Course Options

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What You Will Learn

  • Develop expertise in areas of desktop publishing, photography, layout design and journalism techniques
  • Classroom management skills specific to a journalism-focused Project Based Learning classroom
  • Understanding of journalism and teaching strategies in the areas of staff organization, leadership, marketing as it pertains to publishing a yearbook

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

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Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.