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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS |
FUTURE STUDENTS CURRENT STUDENTS ALUMNI STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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| What will I learn? Specifically, what will I study? Who will guide me? How will I pay for it? What are classes like? When do classes meet? |
What can be involved in? What if I work full-time during the day? What will I be able to do with my degree? How can arrange a visit? How do I apply? |
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The Messengers connect future students with the Communication Department at Mississippi College. The Communication Department at Mississippi College provides opportunities to develop a variety of academic, performance and professional competencies. The department prepares students to research, organize and effectively deliver oral, written and visual public presentations. Areas of concentration help prepare students to thrive in such diverse fields as radio, television, journalism, theater, business, law, public relations, vocational ministry, government, education and industry. Our teaching philosophy is built around the practical application of communication principles and theory. Courses use activities to build skills in each area of concentration. Every student learns appropriate communication theories and research techniques. State-of-the-art technical equipment and other resources further develop students' skills and enhance their knowledge. Upon graduation, each student leaves the department with a personal portfolio of work completed during their time at Mississippi College. The portfolio is a record of academic achievement and proof of marketable skills to future potential employers. Take time to examine the university core curriculum. SPECIFICALLY, WHAT CAN I STUDY? The department offers the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A) undergraduate degrees. Undergraduate degrees consist of 40 semester hours, 22 of which includes the Commnuication core and 18 in a concentration. Students may choose one of five concentrations: The department also offers undergraduate minors in communication, theater and journalism. The department offers the the Masters of Science (M.S.) graduate degree. Students may choose one of four areas of study: A dedicated faculty with extensive experience teaching in the classroom and working in the marketplace will guide you through your studies in communication. All classes are taught by full-time faculty and selected adjuncts who are experts in their fields of study. Faculty also serve as advisors, helping students work through class schedules, internship opportunities and capstone projects such as portfolios, convocation presentations and theses. A variety of scholarships and financial aid packages are available to students at Mississippi College. In fact, the college awards $22.4 million in scholarships and financial aid each year. In addition, the Communication Department presents selected students with financial awards based on their performance in the classroom and in departmental activities. Students also have the opportunity to earn work-study funds through employment on campus. Several communication students take advantage of this opportunity by working at WHJT-FM, our 5,000-watt commericial radio station on campus. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid. Personal interaction with instructors is a hallmark of the department. Most classes meet in close proximity to faculty offices and other classrooms, creating a true sense of community. Mississippi College currently enjoys a 13-to-1 student to faculty ratio in all classes. You'll find that while curriculum instruction is exceptional, much of the learning takes place in conversations with faculty and peers outside the classroom. Many of the classes offered in the department revolve around hands-on training and experience. Classes in theater, radio and television, among others, require students to develop practical skills that complement lectures and classroom discussions. This combination of theory and practice provides students a firm foundation of knowldege and skills necessary to be successful in future careers or continued academic work. Click here to find out up-to-date information on the latest class and exam schedules. Communication students are involved in a variety of groups and organizations both on campus and within the department, many of which carry academic credit. Many of the groups are designed for students who show and interest in a specific discipline (such as PRAM, the MC chapter of the Pubilc Relations Association of Mississippi). Others allow students to showcase their talents, whether in public theater performances or competitive debate. Selected students are invited to join Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association Honor Society. Students with an interest in journalism have the opportunity to write for The Collegian, the student newspaper of Mississippi College, while future broadcasters find outlets for their creativity and abilities in photojournalism, radio and television projects. These and other learning and service opportunities allow students to discover where their knowledge and skills intersect and lead to future accomplishments. WHAT IF I WORK FULL-TIME DURING THE DAY? The department offers the undergraduate degree with a concentration in public relations on an accelerated schedule to fit the needs of working adults. Classes are offered two nights per week in eight week sessions. Students in the Accelerated Degree Program (ADP) may take up to 30 hours per academic year in this format. The content and instructors of ADP classes are the same as classes offered to traditional undergraduates. Learn more about the Accelerated Degree Program at Mississippi College. WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO WITH MY DEGREE? A good way to answer this question is to see what our recent graduates have done with their degree. Press secretary, public relations director, media minister, theater teacher, television personality... take a look at a longer list. A better way to answer this question is to ask yourself where your passion, your curiosity and your willingness to learn will take you. We'll help you find your way. Prospective students are welcome to schedule a visit or simply drop in. Instructors are available to meet with you each weekday depending upon their class schedule and office hours. Contact Vicki Williams to schedule your visit. Find out where we are and how to find us here. If you're ready to apply to Mississippi College, start with the Office of Admissions. Be sure to tell your admissions representative that you're interested in studying in the Communication Department. |
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MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT . MC BOX 4019 . CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI 39058 . 601.925.3229 . © 2010
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