ARM 10.58.516. JOURNALISM

(1) The program requires that successful candidates: (a) demonstrate knowledge of and apply press law, particularly as it affects the rights and responsibilities of student journalists; (b) demonstrate knowledge of and apply the history, technological development, and impacts of the mass media; (c) demonstrate knowledge of the functions of the news media in a democratic society; (d) demonstrate knowledge of the organizational structure of the news media; (e) demonstrate knowledge of styles and purposes of journalistic forms, including news, features, columns, and editorials; (f) demonstrate knowledge of and apply the concepts of accuracy, fairness, objectivity, and comprehensiveness in news reporting; (g) demonstrate knowledge of and apply journalism ethics; (h) demonstrate knowledge of precomposition strategies, including generating sources, determining angle, interviewing, and researching; (i) demonstrate knowledge of and apply skills in using multiple drafts, conferences, and self-assessment as guides for revision and editing; (j) demonstrate a variety of publishing/production methods; (k) demonstrate knowledge of and apply methods of effective evaluation of journalistic forms, including advertisements; (l) demonstrate knowledge of and apply strategies to organize staffs and demonstrate skills in leadership and group dynamics; (m) demonstrate knowledge of and apply sound business practices for advertising, sales, consumer relations, bookkeeping, and circulation; (n) demonstrate knowledge of the purposes and characteristics of sound strategies in instructional planning and delivery; (o) create effective journalism programs by demonstrating sound practices in selecting, designing, organizing, and employing objectives, strategies, and materials; (p) create engaging learning environments by organizing students for effective whole class, small group, and individual work; (q) integrate a variety of instructional strategies, materials, and technologies appropriate to the breadth of journalism content and the individual needs of students; (r) select, prepare, use, and evaluate varied assessment methods and procedures; (s) communicate components of curriculum and instruction to students, parents, lay audiences, and other educators; and (t) create an inclusive and supportive learning environment in which all students can engage in learning.