Program Overview

Program Overview

The Colorado State University Online offers various academic programs, including Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees, Grad Certificates, Courses, and Professional Education.

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Course Details

JTC 328 - Feature Writing

• Summer 2025
• Spring 2026
• 3 credits
• Description: Learn to craft memorable stories for all media about interesting people and specialized interests including travel, leisure, art, nature, sports, food, music, work, careers, environment, technology, and health, among others.
• Prerequisite: JTC 210 (Newswriting)
• Textbooks and Materials: Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.
• Instructors:
  • Kim Spencer
    • Bio: Kim Spencer is an instructor with CSU’s Department of Journalism and Technical Communication. She received both her B.A. (journalism) and M.A.(English) degrees from the University of Northern Colorado. Kim’s professional experiences include stints as daily newspaper reporter, features writer, section editor, city editor, and company magazine editor. She specializes in reporting and editing, layout and design.

Section Details

Section 801 (Online)

• Registration ends: Sunday, January 25, 2026
• Date: Jan 20 - May 10, 2026 (16 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines:
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: February 4, 2026
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: March 23, 2026
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: April 17, 2026
• Instructors: Kim Spencer
• Tuition: $1,470

Quality Assurance

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