Suggested Timeline for Communications Majors

Class:

  Suggested Course of Action:

Freshman

• Take COM 108 (Fundamentals of Speech) as well as ENG 101 and 102 and other core courses
• Get to know your Communication faculty members
• Familiarize yourself  with the  Communication Department's facilities

Sophomore

• Begin taking 200-level Communication courses (COM 202, COM 201, and COM 250 if interested in electronic media production) and core courses
• Spring semester (March): prepare Sophomore Portfolio and apply for formal admission to major standing (beginning in 2009)

Junior

• Take 300-level Communication courses required in your major concentration as well as any electives you desire; complete your core courses and take general electives
• Spring semester: begin to make arrangements for your internship to be completed in summer and/or fall
• Spring semester: begin to compile your Senior Portfolio (see guidelines)

Senior

• Apply for a graduation by the deadline early in the academic year
• Take 300- and 400-level Communication courses required in your major concentration.
• Fall semester: Complete your internship
• Fall semester (October): Compile a draft of your Senior Portfolio and make an appointment with your academic advisor for a portfolio draft review
• Spring semester (March or April): Turn in your completed portfolio and then meet with Communication faculty for a portfolio review and exit interview.