1. COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Agenda
Introductions
Communication Defined
Pre-CST & Entrance Requirements
Advising and Registration
Study Abroad and Internships
Student Organizations
Prizes!
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
MAJOR/MINOR ADVISING MEETING
September 26, 2017

2. What is “Communication?”
GET THE “S” OUT!
Not Communications
Not Communications Studies

3. Think About It… Communication… Communications…
A process in which people interact with and through symbols to create and interpret meanings
The technology and systems used for sending and receiving message, such as postal, telephone, radio, TV and the Internet.

4. What can you do with a communication degree?
…WHAT CAN’T YOU DO??
EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO CAN THINK CRITICALLY, PROBLEM-SOLVE, RESEARCH, COLLABORATE, LEAD, AND COMMUNICATE WELL
WE TEACH YOU THAT…AND MORE!
FOUR EMPHASIS AREAS
ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION CRITICISM
BROADCAST AND DIGITAL MEDIA
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

5. Becoming a Major Are you a student in the College of Liberal Studies?
When declaring CST as a major, you are actually becoming a PRE-CST student
To become “official” CST, you need to fulfill all entrance requirements AND complete paperwork with your CST advisor
Check your Advising Report

6. CST Entrance Requirements
45 Credits COMPLETED (not in progress)
Transfer students must complete 12 UWL credits
Successful completion (C or better)
of CST 110 and ENG 110/112
Completion of CST 190 with a BC or better
Students who do not receive a BC must earn a BC in CST 301 for program entry
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.7

7. ADVISING INFORMATION Do you know who your advisor is?
If you have not declared PRE-CST, you do not have a CST advisor
If you are a minor, you do not have a CST advisor
Advisors may contact you OR they expect you to contact them
Registration, closed classes, overrides—not in the control of your advisor
Tip: Wait for spring advising until the schedule is available
Tip: Use thoughtful and professional communication when communicating with advisors, professors, or ANYONE for that matter!

8. This student is not yet admitted

9. This student is admitted

10. minors and programs Sports Broadcasting
Digital Media Studies and Design
Leadership Development
Gerontology

11. New Minor: digital media studies and design A collaborative Program that combines an understanding of digital media with the skills to market yourself as a new media expert
Who is involved?
Where do I start?
For more info:
Art
Communication Studies
English/Rhetoric and Writing
ART 206- Digital media: Graphic Design for Non-Majors
CST 271- Contemporary Media in Everyday life
ENG 310- Digital Content writing, management and experience design
Dr. Linda Dickmeyer
Dr. Rob Dixon
Dr. NatAlie Eschenbaum
18 credits: Open to students in all disciplines

12. 18 credits: Open to students in all disciplines
New Minor : Leadership Development An interdisciplinary program Designed to identify and strengthen your unique leadership style.
Enhance your knowledge of leadership theory
Recognize role and impact of leader-follower communication
Engage with community and area organizations
For more information contact:
Dr. Scott Dickmeyer
Spring Semester core courses include:
CST 280: Introduction to Communication and Leadership
CST 380: Communication Leadership
18 credits: Open to students in all disciplines

13. PRE-REQUISITES AND ROTATION
YOU WILL NEED FOUR SEMESTERS TO COMPLETE THE CST RESEARCH CORE (MAJORS ONLY)
190, 301, 498, 499
NONE OF THESE COURSES CAN BE TAKEN TOGETHER
YOU ARE LIKELY NOT 301-ELIGIBLE RIGHT AFTER COMPLETING 190
CST 301—completed 190, BC, JUNIOR standing
CST 498—completed 301 BC, Junior standing, admitted to program
MAJORS AND MINORS—KNOW YOUR “FIRST” CLASS
FOR EXAMPLE, YOU MUST TAKE, IN THIS ORDER AND NOT AT SAME TIME:
260, 350, 452

14. CST 450: Internship in Communication Studies
Prerequisites:
Senior Standing (at least 90 completed credits)
24 completed CST credits
Approval of Faculty Advisor and Internship Director
For the Details:
students/student-internships/
For Additional Questions Contact Internship Director:
Dr. Nici Ploeger-Lyons
Centennial 4227
CST 450: Internship in Communication Studies

15. PUBLIC SPEAKING CENTER
OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW
BECOME A PEER CONSULTANT

16. GET INVOLVED! STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
WMCM and RAQ RADIO
Communication Club
Lambda Pi Eta

17. CHECK OUT WMCMTV.COM FOR MORE INFO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT WMCM-TV
YOUR CAMPUS… YOUR CHANNEL…
WEEK IN REVIEW
THURSDAYS AT 4:30 PM
CAMPUS CHANNEL 200
CHARTER 989
CHECK OUT WMCMTV.COM FOR MORE INFO
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT WMCM-TV

18. CHECK OUT WMCMTV.COM FOR MORE INFO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT WMCM-TV
CAMPUS CHANNEL 200
CHARTER 989
TUESDAY SHOWS
TUESDAYS AT 2:45 PM & 4:30 PM
Hot Shot Sports
Sports Talk Live
Get Classy
Almost Live
The Screening Room
Profile
The Funny Show
Afternoon Delight
CHECK OUT WMCMTV.COM FOR MORE INFO
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT WMCM-TV

19. Join Uwl's #1 Campus Radio station
Broadcasting LIVE from WING Technology Center
Now accepting show applications! 
Time slots available!
Play YOUR music
Talk about what interests YOU
Join an award-winning staff
Network with other broadcasters
Meetings are the 2nd  
Tuesday of the month
5:30pm in WING 208
more information!
Listen in at
RAQradio.com

20. Communication studies club
9/26/17

21. What is COMM Club?
Communication Studies Club is a student-run club that allows students to get involved in their community, experience guest speakers, and earn valuable experience in Communication Studies. Communication Club also allows students to build a professional network through different business connection opportunities throughout the semester.

22. This Semesters Agenda Tuesday September 26th (TODAY!) - First Meeting!
Get to know the group, snacks, games
Tuesday October 10th – Guest speaker Joe Gow
Week of October 24th -  Halloween Volunteer Event 
Tuesday November 7th – Northwestern Mutual Survey 
Tuesday November 21st – Thanksgiving Break 
Week of November 28th – Rotary Lights Volunteering 
Tuesday December 12th – Holiday blanket and card donation 
Wednesday December 13th- Social Event (To be determined) 

23. Communication Studies Honors Society
Lambda Pi Eta
Communication Studies Honors Society
National Requirements:
- 60 total credit hours, at least 12 credit hours in Communication Studies
- 3.0 overall cumulative GPA
cumulative GPA in Communication Studies
For more information, find us on MyOrgs or come to our next meeting: October 4th at 5:30pm in 2102 Centennial.

24. Questions??? SIGN UP FOR CLUBS JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
LET’S DRAW FOR PRIZES..!