3.00 Credits
Description: Legal and ethical responsibilities related to media in the United States. This course distinguishes between forms of communication that have constitutional protections and those which have limits (libel, privacy, copyright, intellectual property, censorship, commercial speech, broadcast licensing, access to information) on freedom of expression. Includes legal and ethical issues impacting professions encompassing journalism, marketing, public relations, integrated marketing communication and mass communication. Notes: Students may not get credit for both IMCO 415 AND MCOM 315 or IMCO 415 and MCOM 415.