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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

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

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

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

21. 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

22. 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

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