Media, Law and Ethics

Fall 2024 > Computer Related > DGMD.2310 > 082

Course No: DGMD.2310-082; SIS Class Nbr: 9215; SIS Term: 3410
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course explores key legal issues likely to confront journalists, mass media professionals or students interested in learning more about the relationships between law, media and ethics in this global community. Nonetheless, students are challenged to think critically about the applicability of those issues to individuals and to media institutions that transmit information via spoken communications, writing, traditional media, mobile messages, social network sites, or e-mail messages.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Core Codes: AH, SRE, AMST, DGMD, RAST, GLOBAL
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Michael Jones
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2024 Fall: Oct 28 to Dec 20
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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