The World Company and Kansas University’s William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications are seeking participants for the fourth Citizen Journalism Academy.

New this year, the course will focus on the economy, specifically the impact of the current downturn, and seek to provide information for overcoming challenges when money is tight and costs are on the rise in both the public and private sectors.

The class will also teach participants how news decisions are made and touch on a number of other key topics.

Applications are available online. Or candidates can send an application to Cody Howard, 6News news director, 645 N.H., Lawrence, KS 66044. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. today.

The free class will be selected the week of Sept. 15. It runs for five consecutive Mondays, from Sept. 29 through Oct. 27.