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INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS |
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What will I learn? |
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| (left) Members of the Communication Messengers promote the department during an on-campus graduate fair. | ||||
| WHAT WILL I LEARN? | ||||
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 Mississippi College core curriculum. |
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| WHAT CAN I STUDY? | ||||
The department offers the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degrees consisting of 40 semester hours, including 22 hours in the Commnuication core and 18 in one of 5 concentrations: A generalist online degree is available to online students and Journalism and Theatre minors are also offered. The department offers the the Master of Science (M.S.) graduate degree. Students may choose one of five areas of study: |
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| WHO WILL GUIDE ME? | ||||
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. |
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| HOW WILL I PAY FOR IT? | ||||
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. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid. |
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| WHAT ARE CLASSES LIKE? | ||||
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. |
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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 journalists and broadcasters find outlets for their creativity and abilities in video projects. These and other learning and service opportunities allow students to discover where their knowledge and skills intersect and lead to future accomplishments. |
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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. |
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| ARE CLASSES AVAILABLE ONLINE? | ||||
| Not only are classes available online, entire degree programs are offered online. The department offers both undergraduate and graduate generalist degrees online. The Bachelor of Science in Communication consists of 130 hours, with 40 in Communication. The Master of Science in Communication consists of 31 hours.
Both undergraduate and graduate online students take classes on a schedule that mirrors the traditional school year. Students may take up to nine hours per eight-week term. Each fall and spring semester consists of two terms and each summer consists of one term. In this manner, student may take up to 45 hours in one calendar year. |
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| 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. |
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| HOW CAN I ARRANGE A VISIT? | ||||
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 us to schedule your visit. |
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| HOW DO I APPLY? | ||||
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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ACADEMICS |
ACTIVITIES News & Events Newspaper Public Relations Speech & Debate Theater Video Production |
FACULTY & STAFF Ryan Capell Dr. Cliff Fortenberry Sandra Grayson Dr. Mignon Kucia Dr. Timothy Nicholas Dr. Phyllis Seawright Reid Vance Vicki Williams Dr. Merle Ziegler Adjunct Instructors |
MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE |
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Mississippi College Communication Department