Information Session December 9, 2008

Welcome! Vision 2020 Department of Communication Undergraduate Program Graduate Program Institute for Media, Culture and Ethics School of Communication

Meet the team Dr. Kyle Barnett: media studies Dr. Gail Henson: ethics, Intercultural communication David Meyers, MFA: digital media, graphics Dr. Kimberly Parker, healthcare communication, research Winnie Spitza, JD: persuasion Dr. Ruth R. Wagoner: communication theory, organizational communication, interpersonal communication Lara Hayes Needham, Ph. D.: healthcare communication, public relations Ed Manassah, MA, Executive Director, Institute for Media, Culture, and Ethics Dawn Hodges: Liaison for admissions

Nuts and bolts 30-hour program Delivery one night a week and selected Saturdays Cohort-based Completion anticipated four-five semesters Six required classes Four electives

Goals of program To develop the knowledge, capacity and competencies to 1.Lead individuals and communities 2.Develop effective communication programs within the private, nonprofit, or public sector 3.Utilize media effectively 4.Communicate ethically in a culturally diverse work environment

Required courses Communication theory and literature Ethical issues in communication Research methods Intercultural communication Digital media Media Studies

Electives or concentrations General communication studies Concentrations—suggested grouping of classes to emphasize Convergent media Healthcare communication Strategic communication

Core curriculum—16 classes Communication research methods (quantitative and qualitative) Communication theory Media studies Digital (new) media Intercultural communication Ethical issues in communication

Convergent media Graphic communication Integrated communication Public Relations Global media communication strategies Multimedia Interactive media Kyle Barnett, Ph. D. David Meyers, MFA

Healthcare Communication Healthcare communication Gerontological communication Public health communication Crisis communication Global public health communication Kimberly Parker, Ph. D.

Strategic communication Leadership communication Organizational communication Persuasion Group and team communication Ruth Wagoner, Ph. D. Gail Henson, Ph. D.

Communication Studies Electives Thesis option (6 hours) Interpersonal communication in the workplace Communication and culture Writing for the Digital Age Practicum Special Topics Independent Study

Cost Cohort pricing for 2008 class: $17,100 Individual price per credit for 2008: $570* Loans and tuition remission Corporate deferred payment *subject to change

Application process Complete the application $30 application fee Transcripts from all institutions Recommendation Statement of purpose Submit materials to Graduate Admissions, Attention: Ms. Dawn Hodges Phone:

Questions?

Thank you for coming!