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Courses - Fall 2026
JOUR
Journalism Department Site
JOUR458Y
Special Topics in Journalism; Digital Security in Journalism and Public Life
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Digital security is essential to journalism and democratic society. This course explores how digital threats, including technical, operational, and informational ones, create risks for journalists, sources, and citizens engaged in public discourse. Students will learn theoretical frameworks on power, privacy, and information integrity while developingpractical skills for strengthening information resilience in digital environments.