Covering the White House

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

It's the most esteemed job a reporter can have — a stint on the White House beat. But what's it really like? This course will go behind the scenes in The West Wing to see how the media is covering the Biden Administration. Students will hear first-hand from some of the country's best print and broadcast reporters and producers. They will also get the perspective from an award-winning still photographer and a former White House Press Secretary. Students will also have the opportunity to attend a White House Press Briefing. Although this course is a seminar, students - through writing assignments and class discussions, will learn how to construct a fair and balanced White House story.