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 credit(s) in semester hours

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

Prerequisites:

Teaching Degree

 

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X712U – 003 15 Jun 202415 Aug 2024 3 $237

Project Based Learning – Journalism for Yearbook Advisers

15 Jun 202415 Aug 2024
3
$237
Credit Validation
Online

Course Format:  Online. Participants will receive one book and one PDF workbook to supplement online learning.

Refund Policy:  All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation courses after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open Through: May 15 June 30th 2024 (11:59pm PST)

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.

Advance Faster

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.