May 04, 2026  
2026-2027 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Western Washington University Catalog
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JOUR 413 - The Planet Staff


Staff writers report, write and revise multiple articles for the quarterly university periodical and its extended online edition, working under the direction of the editor-in-chief and editorial management staff. Staff writers gain practical experience in story querying, reading scientific or policy documents, interviewing specialists and conveying technical information on environmental problems and solutions for a general audience. Class includes some lectures and readings. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits, including original course. Also offered as ENVS 413. 

Prerequisites & Notes: Open to all College of the Environment majors, minors, Journalism pre-majors, majors, and minors; or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
WP Points: 3



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