Courses

COMM 270 Media, Law & Ethics

The course provides an introduction to the U.S. legal system and the major principles of media law. The course will cover issues like access to information, accuracy, conflicts of interest, deception, fairness, libel, obscenity, plagiarism and privacy. Students will devote attention to
models of ethical decision-making as they are applied both personally and to the media.

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  • Broadcasting

    Award-winning radio, TV and media teams put Goshen College broadcasting majors on air their first semester through The Globe and FiveCore Media.

  • Communication

    Whether your passion lies in journalism, public relations, broadcasting, digital media, or film, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and opportunities to succeed in a fast-evolving media and communication landscape.

  • Film Production

    As a film production major, you’ll explore every aspect of filmmaking—from directing and producing to editing and sound design—while building the technical skills and creative vision to make your mark in the industry.

  • History Pre-Law

    LSAT preparation and personalized advising toward top law schools support students in Goshen College's pre-law program, paired with majors like history.

  • Journalism

    As a journalism student at Goshen College, you’ll develop the writing, research, and multimedia storytelling skills needed to pursue truth and share compelling stories with the world.

  • Public Health

    Whether you plan to work in community health, epidemiology or health policy—or pursue graduate study in public health, medicine or healthcare administration—being a public health major or minor at Goshen College will prepare you to make a meaningful impact.

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