Contemporary Mass Media. This course discovers mass media's interaction with society and looks at journalism and the mass media in historical, intellectual, economic, political, and social contexts. It consists of 3 semester hours; 13 lessons, no exams. This is online, self-paced course. Tuition fees: $711.

Mass Communication History. The course discusses major trends in the development of contemporary American journalism, its role in United States history, famous journalists, and foundations and evolution of freedom of the press. Course prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Thecourse consists of 3 semester hours; 13 lessons, no exams. This is online, self-paced course. Tuition fees: $711.

Media Ethics and Professional Practice. The course provides a theoretical framework within which to spot and analyze ethical issues in the mass media. It awakens students to ethical issues; allows them to question the profession's conventional wisdom; and teaches them how to change those conventions. It consists of 3 semester hours. This is online, term-based 14-week course. Tuition fees: $840.