Jinger Bernhardt

Assistant Professor of Professional Practice

Media & Strategic Communications

  • Assistant Professor of Professional Practice
    Media & Strategic Communications

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Experience Report
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    The Experience Report is a non-thesis, degree completion option for the Study Abroad or Practicum graduation candidates.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission and MC 5020 (6 hours) or MC 5040 (6 hours).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media in a Diverse Society (DS)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A study of the media and their effect on our culture, with an emphasis on the media's role in racial, gender and sexual orientation issues in the United States. By analyzing the mass media, we learn to interpret the consequences of the stories they tell. An introductory survey course for majors and non-majors. Previously offered as JB 1143.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Persuasive Writing for Strategic Communicators
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    An examination of the language of persuasive communication, how persuasion works and the techniques of persuasive message strategy. Application of persuasive writing for traditional media and emerging digital media.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 and SC 2183 with a grade of 'C' or better in each, pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media in a Diverse Society (DS)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A study of the media and their effect on our culture, with an emphasis on the media's role in racial, gender and sexual orientation issues in the United States. By analyzing the mass media, we learn to interpret the consequences of the stories they tell. An introductory survey course for majors and non-majors. Previously offered as JB 1143.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Persuasive Writing for Strategic Communicators
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    An examination of the language of persuasive communication, how persuasion works and the techniques of persuasive message strategy. Application of persuasive writing for traditional media and emerging digital media.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 and SC 2183 with a grade of 'C' or better in each, pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media in a Diverse Society (DS)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    A study of the media and their effect on our culture, with an emphasis on the media's role in racial, gender and sexual orientation issues in the United States. By analyzing the mass media, we learn to interpret the consequences of the stories they tell. An introductory survey course for majors and non-majors. Previously offered as JB 1143.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Persuasive Writing for Strategic Communicators
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    An examination of the language of persuasive communication, how persuasion works and the techniques of persuasive message strategy. Application of persuasive writing for traditional media and emerging digital media.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 and SC 2183 with a grade of 'C' or better in each, pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, 24 credit hours earned and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media in a Diverse Society (DS)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    A study of the media and their effect on our culture, with an emphasis on the media's role in racial, gender and sexual orientation issues in the United States. By analyzing the mass media, we learn to interpret the consequences of the stories they tell. An introductory survey course for majors and non-majors. Previously offered as JB 1143.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Persuasive Writing for Strategic Communicators
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    An examination of the language of persuasive communication, how persuasion works and the techniques of persuasive message strategy. Application of persuasive writing for traditional media and emerging digital media.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 and SC 2183 with a grade of 'C' or better in each, pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media in a Diverse Society (DS)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    A study of the media and their effect on our culture, with an emphasis on the media's role in racial, gender and sexual orientation issues in the United States. By analyzing the mass media, we learn to interpret the consequences of the stories they tell. An introductory survey course for majors and non-majors. Previously offered as JB 1143.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Persuasive Writing for Strategic Communicators
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    An examination of the language of persuasive communication, how persuasion works and the techniques of persuasive message strategy. Application of persuasive writing for traditional media and emerging digital media.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 and SC 2183 with a grade of 'C' or better in each, pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Mass Media Style and Structure
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Teaches basic writing skills vital to any career in mass communication. Emphasizes language skills with a focus on the rules of grammar and the meaning of words. Also teaches the basic strategies of information gathering, including how to glean accurate and useful background information from traditional and online sources. Introduces students to the fundamental writing styles and objectives required to convey information in different media. Previously offered as JB 2003, JB 1393, and JM 1123.Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1213 or ENGL 1223 or ENGL 1413 with grade of 'C' or higher, and departmental majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Persuasive Writing for Strategic Communicators
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    An examination of the language of persuasive communication, how persuasion works and the techniques of persuasive message strategy. Application of persuasive writing for traditional media and emerging digital media.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 and SC 2183 with a grade of 'C' or better in each, pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Composition I
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    The fundamentals of expository writing with emphasis on structure, development and style.