Special Topics (490-0-22)

Topic

Chicago Investigative Prep Course

Instructors

Karin A Lydersen

Meeting Info

Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Thurs 1:00PM - 3:50PM

Overview of class

This course is part of the Chicago Medill Investigative Program for students in the MSJ program's investigative specialization and BSJ students who are selected based on applications. In this course students will use investigative tools including FOIAs, public documents, data, court filings and more as we begin the investigation that will take place over winter and spring quarters. The early weeks of the course will focus on deep immersion in the specific topic that has been chosen and prepared by the instructor, organizing the investigation and strategizing about how to use different investigative methods. Then students will begin actually investigating and reporting, working as a team guided by the instructor. This course is required for participation in the spring-quarter Chicago Medill Investigative Program. The topic of the investigation will be a nationwide look at a mental health and criminal justice issue.

Class Materials (Required)

No course materials or costs (all documents and tools will be available free of cost to students and online).

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Registration is By Application Only

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Only students in the MSJ program may enroll in these classes
Add Consent: Instructor Consent Required