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General
Who can help advise me on which classes I should
take?
All new students can either refer to the class schedule for
information on advisement within their concentration, or Communication
majors can go directly to their faculty advisor by checking
the Faculty Adviser page on the Advisement
Center website.
How often should I go to an advisor?
It is advised that students visit their advisor twice in
their first year and once every year thereafter. Before registration,
an advisor can assist the student in choosing class selections
and planning a course of study. Once the student has declared
a major, they should seek a departmental advisor who can narrow
down their study plan to their selected field. By letting
the advisor know their individual goals for the future, and
advisor can specify their classes even more.
What is a concentration checklist?
The concentration checklist will tell the student the courses
necessary for each concentration. Checklists are available
at the Communications office in CP-400. They provide the student
with the necessary core requirements, concentration requirements,
and a list of possible approved collaterals for each emphasis.
Why should I consider grad work?
The Masters of Arts in Communications will greatly benefit
those whose careers involve the use of print, broadcast and
film media of communications to inform, instruct and persuade.
Communications skills are highly applicable to a wide range
of careers in business, industry, government, education and
the mass media.
How do I get involved in the Masters program for
Comm?
The graduate program is under the advisement of Prof. Shay
Sayre. For more information, visit during office hours at
CP-460-26 or call (714) 278-3686.
What is AEJMC accreditation and the 65/84 rule?
AEJMC stands for the Association for Education in Journalism
and Mass Communication. Since journalism is a subcategory
of the Communications degree program, CSUF was able to apply
for accreditation through AEJMC. This accreditation says that
all CSUF Comm graduates have to pass the same standards that
AEJMC requires of its professional members. By obtaining the
accreditation, CSUF Comm students have an edge over graduates
from other schools that don't have this program. To be accredited
by AEJMC, Comm students must take 65 of their 84 outside requirements
in liberal arts and sciences.
What are collateral courses, and do I have to take
any?
Collateral courses are twelve units of upper division course
work in other departments approved by the student's concentration
advisor. These courses are required in order to graduate.
They are particularly important in the Comm department because
of the 65/84 AEJMC requirements.
What transfer courses are accepted at CSUF?
The Academic Advisement Center in UH-179 has binders with
articulation agreements to determine the transferable courses
from a variety of community colleges and other universities.
What are the procedures for a grad check?
Students must pick up their grad check form at room 109 in
Langsdorf Hall. Grad checks should be done at least two semesters
prior to graduation. Once the form is filled out, it should
be taken to the cashier at UH-180, and a $40 processing fee
is paid. In a few weeks, the completed grad check is mailed
back to the student, who then takes it to the Communications
Office at CP-400. At the Comm office, they are assigned a
faculty advisor and given their student file. The faculty
advisor will then check to see that 120 units are completed
along with the AEJMC requirements, and then will sign the
grad check. The student file must be returned to the Comm
office and the grad check form needs to be returned to the
Grad Unit in LH- 108.
Why is an internship required?
The Communications Internship Program is designed to prepare
you with hands-on experience before leaving the university
and entering the professional world. Through your internship
experience, you should gain the confidence and skills to be
able to move right into full-time employment after graduation.
How and when do I apply?
All internship applications must be submitted online through
the Comm Department Internship site. Immediately upon accepting
an internship site, a verification form must be submitted
to confirm the site you chose. Verification deadlines are
September 1 (Fall), February 1 (Spring), and June 1 (Summer).
How do I find an internship site?
-In the Online Site Directory
-On the board outside the Internship Office at CP-460-24
-At an approved non-directory site
How many hours will the internship take per week?
A completed internship requires a total of 150 hours. In
a semester of 15 weeks, this total breaks down to 10 hours
per week. For more information, refer to "A Baker's Dozen"
found on the Dept of Comm Internship website.
What do I need to prepare myself for my internship?
-resume
-portfolio
-interview etiquette
For help in preparing a professional resume, portfolio and
sharpening your interview skills, the Internship office, along
with CSUF alumni, has created a Resume Website with tips and
suggestions for students.
The Career Planning and Placement Center has interview and
resume workshops to help students prepare for their interviews.
For more information, call them at (714) 278-3121 or go to
LH-208.
How can I find out more information on which concentration
I should be involved in?
The faculty for the Comm department, headed by Dr. Wendell
Crow, is a great resource for more information regarding which
concentration to choose. The Dept of Comm website also has
detailed information on each concentration and will give you
ideas of what is expected of you.
Are there PC computer labs available for Comm students?
There are a couple different PC labs in the basement of College
Park building that serve students with different word processing
programs. For more information, call Jason Lorge at (714)
278-4804, or go to CP-021.
Are there Comm classes available in intersession,
summer session or adjunct enrollment?
Yes. The Comm classes available will be listed in the class
schedules for each upcoming session.
What kind of department scholarships are available?
There are a variety of scholarships awarded by sponsoring
organizations in conjunction with the School of Communications
faculty. In addition, communications majors can apply for
a wide range of scholarships and awards offered by a host
of outside private organizations and professional societies.
A listing of the 60 or more scholarships and awards valued
at close to $70,000 is located on the department's scholarship
bulletin board on the second floor of the Humanities Building.
Many of the Communications clubs offer scholarships for their
members.
What is Comm Week?
1999 will mark the 21st consecutive year for Communications
Week (CommWeek) at California State University, Fullerton.
Historically, the program has been composed of a four-day
seminar of speakers, workshops and events. The events are
created, organized, and implemented by a task force of students
representing both the Communication departments along with
volunteer students who wish to participate in the program.
For the 1999 Spring semester, Comm Week is April 27 - April
30.
Are there any clubs for the Comm department I should
be involved in?
Yes. One club is designed for the Comm major, and isn't made
primarily for a specific concentration. The International
Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is the leading
resource for effective communication. Club membership provides
products, services, activities, and networking opportunities
to help people and organizations achieve excellence in public
relations, employee communications, marketing communication,
public affairs, and other forms of communication. For more
information, contact Eileen Avaricio, President, at come_on_eileen42@hotmail.com
or see the bulletin board, 2nd floor Humanities.
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Advertising
What is the educational objective of the advertising
concentration?
The objective of the advertising concentration is to prepare
students for entry level positions in one or more of the four
basic advertising activities: creative (copy, layout design),
media planning and buying, research, and management.
What kinds of jobs can I obtain with an advertising
emphasis?
Students are provided with knowledge and skills needed for
work with an advertiser, advertising agency, the print and
broadcast media, or support service industry. Some titles
they will work under are Account Executive, Advertising Director,
Graphic Artist, Production Designer, and Account Coordinator.
What is the typical salary for an advertising professional?
As of September 1998, the average starting salary offered
to graduating advertising students at CSUF was $25,331. In
the U.S., the middle 50% of all workers in graphic artist
positions earned between $20,000 and $39,000 annually.
Are there any advertising clubs I can get involved
in?
Yes. The CSUF Ad Club is a club for students interested in
advertising careers. It offers students a variety of services
and opportunities, including:
-tours of local advertising agencies
-information about jobs and internships
-networking opportunities
-a monthly newsletter, the Advantage
-fun events, like TV show tapings and parties
Each year the American Advertising Federation (AAF) holds
the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC), which
is sponsored by a major national corporation. This year, the
25th Anniversary of the competition is sponsored by Hallmark.
Although every team’s goal is to be the national winner,
everyone involved in NSAC wins.
A student advertising agency has been established in CSUF's
Department of Communications. Named TitanCom, the agency is
staffed by senior advertising majors and provides full marketing
communications services to commercial, non-profit, and CSUF
campus organizations. Included are complete advertising campaigns,
graphic design and production, promotional activities, and
publicity services.The TitanCom student advertising agency
can be reached through the Dept of Comm office at (714) 278-3517.
How can I contact the advisor for advertising to
find more information on being involved in the concentration?
The faculty advisor for advertising is Prof. Shay Sayre.
Her office is located in CP-650-22, and can be reached at
(714) 278-3686. For more information on other faculty involved
with advertising, or to e-mail them directly, please see the
Faculty Adviser page on the Advisement Center website.
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Journalism
What is the educational objective for the journalism
concentration?
The primary objective for the journalism concentration is
to develop the skills and practice necessary for careers in
the print media. The program emphasizes writing techniques,
accuracy and correctness in reporting, developing graphics
and photography skills, and provides on-the-job experience
through the school newspaper.
What about broadcast journalism?
Broadcast journalism is a track within the journalism concentration
which draws on TV/film and journalism courses.
What kinds of jobs are available with a journalism
emphasis?
Some occupations that journalists hold are Assistant Editor,
Editor, Copyeditor, Columnist, Writer, Journalist, Investigative
Reporter, and Staff Writer.
What is the typical salary for journalism jobs?
In the U.S., 50% of all workers in this field earn between
$26,000 and $52,000 annually. In September of 1998, the average
salary offered for graduating CSUF journalism students was
$24,248. According to the Newspaper Guild, those who had at
least 5 years experience averaged more than $30,000 and senior
editors at the largest newspapers earned over $67,000 a year.
Are there any journalism clubs I should be involved
in?
The Daily Titan is CSUF's award-winning newspaper, published
on campus Tuesday through Friday by the students. For more
information, call (714) 278-2128.
Dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism,
stimulating high standards of ethical behavior, and perpetuating
a free press, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
is the nation's largest and most broad-based journalism organization.
For more information, contact Michelle d'Hulst, President,
at mdhulst@yahoo.com, or Tom Clanin, Faculty Advisor, at tclanin@fullerton.edu.
How can I contact the advisor for journalism to find
more information on being involved in the concentration?
The faculty advisor for journalism is Prof. Tony Fellow.
His office is located in CP-650-25, and can be reached at
(714) 278-3959. For more information on other faculty involved
with journalism, or to e-mail them directly, please see the
Faculty Adviser page on the Advisement Center website.
What are the educational objectives for broadcast
journalism?
This concentration prepares students for the writing, production,
and execution of television and radio broadcast journalism.
What types of jobs might I be able to get with the
broadcast journalism emphasis?
Some titles included in both radio and television broadcasting
are News Writer, News Editor, and Scriptwriter, among many
others.
What are the average salaries for broadcast journalism
professionals?
Radio and television scriptwriters in the middle 50% earn
between $15,600 and $39,000. Salaries ranged from as low as
$7,100 in the smallest markets to $102,676 in the largest
markets.
Are there any organizations I should be involved
in?
Titan Internet Radio is an organization that encourages students
to becoming involved in actually running a real radio station.
The students learn how to operate the equipment, meet new
people both inside and outside of the school, and gives them
the benefit of putting real experience on their resume.
How can I contact the advisor for broadcast journalism
to find more information on being involved in the concentration?
The faculty advisor for broadcast journalism is Prof. Tony
Rimmer. His office is located in CP-460-13, and can be reached
at (714) 278-3271. For more information on other faculty involved
with broadcast journalism, or to e-mail them directly, please
see the Faculty Adviser page on the Advisement Center website.
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Photocommunications
What are the educational objectives for the photocommunications
concentration?
The photocommunications concentration provides a comprehensive
study of aesthetics, theories, and practices of contemporary
photography for professional careers in magazine and newspaper
photojournalism, and advertising/commercial photography.
What is the average salary made by photocommunications
professionals?
The middle 50% of all photographers in the U.S. earn between
$20,000 to $39,000 annually. Most photographers working full
time on salary earn more than self-employed photographers,
many of whom work part time. The number of hours worked, skills,
marketing ability, and general business conditions greatly
affect the photographer's earnings.
How can I contact the advisor for photocommunications
to find more information on being involved in the concentration?
The faculty advisor for photocommunications is Prof. David
Devries. His office is located in CP-460-25, and can be reached
at (714) 278-3004. For more information on other faculty involved
with photocommunications, or to e-mail them directly, please
see the Faculty Adviser page on the Advisement Center website.
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Public Relations
What are the educational objectives for the public
relations concentration?
This concentration provides preparation in both theory and
practice of two-way communication and management counsel for
prospective professional public relations careers in business,
industry, agency, government, and nonprofit sectors of society.
What types of jobs might I be able to get into after
graduation if I go with an emphasis in public relations?
Some public relations practitioners work under titles such
as Public Relations Manager, Account Executive, Public Relations
Assistant, or Public Information Officer, among many others.
What are some of the average salaries for public
relations professionals?
As of September 1998, the average starting salary offered
to graduating public relations students at CSUF was $25,140.
In 1995, the Public Relations Society of America reported
that the median salary in public relations was $49,070. Salaries
ranged from less than $15,000 to more than $150,000.
Are there any public relations clubs I should be
involved in?
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has
earned the distinction of being the preeminent public relations
student organization in the world. The PRSSA mission is twofold:
to serve its members by enhancing their knowledge of public
relations and providing access to professional development
opportunities; and to serve the public relations profession
by helping to develop highly qualified, well prepared professionals.
For more information, visit the PRSSA website, or contact
the Faculty Advisor, Diane Witmer at (714) 278-7008.
How do I contact the advisor for public relations
to find more information on being involved in the concentration?
The faculty advisor for public relations is Prof. Ed Trotter.
His office is located in CP-460-18, and he can be reached
at (714) 278-3108. For more information on other faculty involved
with public relations, or to e-mail them directly, please
see the Faculty Adviser page on the Advisement Center website.
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Minors
Please refer to the Minor
in Communications page for more information.
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Advising
The faculty in the Advertising and Journalism concentrations
of the Department of Communications serve as academic advisors
for both majors and minors. You may obtain a list of faculty
advisors by any of the contact means listed at the top of
the front side of this sheet. Then call, e-mail, or stop by
your advisor’s office for an appointment. Please see
the Faculty Adviser page on the Advisement Center website.
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