In today's hustle and bustle world, we rely on sources such as the newspaper, television news, and the Internet to give us the news of the world. Journalists bring that news to millions of people each and every day. A course in journalism and communications will examine the effects that this has on our society, the history of journalism and how is has evolved over the year, and standard practices and etiquette that journalists should follow. Basic article writing and news casting can also be examined. This is the beginning of an exciting journey that can take students to a limitless amount of different venues in which they can express themselves through writing, radio, or television. Communications is how we keep on top of what's happening in the world today. A course in journalism can help you to understand how important this facet of communications is to everyone including those behind the scenes.