James Madison University College of Arts and Letters Mr. Dietrich Maune Associate Dean

College of Arts and Letters Emphasis on: Academic Rigor Faculty-student interaction Research, critical thinking and analysis, oral and written communication skills

James Madison University CAL Dean’s Office – 1109 Harrison Hall

James Madison University College of Arts and Letters • Schools of Communication, Information, and Media • School of International and Public Affairs • School of Liberal Arts

James Madison University College of Arts and Letters • About 3,600 Majors • 265 Faculty • 200 Teacher Education Certification • 400 Pre-Law

James Madison University College of Arts and Letters Faculty • 78% Terminal Degree • 49/51% Female/Male • 25% from Underrepresented Populations

College of Arts and Letters Schools of Communication, Information, and Media - SCIM • School of Communication Studies • School of Media Arts and Design • School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication

College of Arts and Letters Schools of Communication, Information, and Media - SCIM Career Opportunities Journalism • Entertainment • Hospitality Industry • Videographer • Management Politics • Education • Law • Consulting Technology • Engineering • Publishing Graphic Design • Technical Translation

SCIM Programs School of Communication Studies • 650 Majors & Minors •Over 40 Full-Time Faculty Dr. Eric Fife, Director Prepare students for professional practice and graduate study in communication fields.

SCIM Programs School of Communication Studies • BA and BS degree options • MA in Communication Advocacy Prepare students for professional practice and graduate study in communication fields.

SCIM Programs School of Communication Studies Major: 39 Credit Hours, Concentrations: General Cultural Communication Conflict Analysis & Intervention Health Communication Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Advocacy Studies Public Relations

SCIM Programs School of Communication Studies Admission Requirements • Students Declare SCOM Major • Complete GCOM 121, 122, or 123 • Complete SCOM 240 and SCOM 241 • Review of applications each semester • Admission by concentration Admissions is based on available seats and student credentials. Admission to JMU does not guarantee admission to the program.

SCIM Programs School of Media Arts and Design • 650 Majors •22 Full-Time Faculty • BA and BS degree options Dr. Gwyneth Mellinger, Director Prepare students for professional practice in media design and production, management and journalism.

SCIM Programs School of Media Arts and Design Major: 36 Credit Hours, Concentrations: Converged Media Integrated Advertising and Corporate Communications Digital Video and Cinema Journalism

SCIM Programs School of Media Arts and Design Admission Requirements: • Complete SMAD 101: Intro • Take Admissions Test • Complete Application and Essay • Spring Semester Application Admissions is based on available seats and student credentials. Admission to JMU does not guarantee admission to the program.

SCIM Programs School of Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication
Goals: To develop into accomplished writers and editors. To evaluate the effectiveness of communication based upon the principles of rhetoric. To develop proficiency in critical thinking, technological and analytical skills. To create an area of expertise to work as professional communicators.

SCIM Programs School of Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication • 200 Majors •Over 30 Full-Time Faculty • BA, BS, MA, MS degree options Dr. Traci Zimmerman, Director Prepare students for professional practice across the communications disciplines through writing, editing, and technical skills.

SCIM Programs School of Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication Major: 37 Hours. Concentrations: •Technical and Scientific Communication • Writing and Rhetoric • Required Internship

SCIM Programs School of Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication Admission Requirements • Declare Major • Submit Application with Transcript and Essay to WRTC Director

SCIM Programs Related Minors Communication Studies Conflict Analysis & Intervention Health Communication Political Communication Cultural Communication Film Studies Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication

Opportunities Student Organizations SMAD Club • Advertising Club • Rhetoric Society of America Society for Technical Communication • Debate Team Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Student Media (Breeze, Bluestone, Gardy Loo) • e Vision

Things to Consider • Time to complete the major • Should I have/do I need a minor? • Change of concentration/major • Internship • Study Abroad and other educational opportunities

Thank You. Questions. Dietrich Maune Associate Dean, CAL maundx@jmu Thank You! Questions? Dietrich Maune Associate Dean, CAL maundx@jmu.edu