Take a journey through WVU's Department of Communication Studies, from freshman day to final exam of senior year!

3. Just got my
acceptance letter!
I’m a Mountaineer!!!

4. WVU here I come! Now I just have to pick a major.
hmm ….

5. WVU Programs of Study

6. I think a degree in
Communication
Studies would be
fun!

7. WVU Communication Studies

8. B.A. in Communication Studies
Communication is a liberal studies degree. It
includes a variety of types of knowledge and
ways of thinking. Students of communication
are interested in all aspects of human
communication. While human communication is
unique and varied, there is also much about it
that is routine and predictable.

9. Undergraduate
Program Goals
In recent years the faculty
has tried to answer the
question, “What should
Communication Studies
majors know when they’ve
finished a degree?”

10. Intended Learning Outcomes:
Outcome 1: Describe the major theories of human
communication and apply them to various contexts.
Outcome 2: Critique communication messages from a social
science perspective.
Outcome 3: Cite evidence of the impact of communication on
human behavior in interpersonal and/or organizational contexts.
Outcome 4: Identify and describe the functions of media in a
democratic society.
Outcome 5: Investigate the role of verbal and nonverbal
messages in the human communication process.

11. Intended Learning Outcomes:
Outcome 6: Examine the relationship between communication and
culture.
Outcome 7: Design and evaluate effective strategies for social
influence.
Outcome 8: Examine ethical issues in various communication
contexts.
Outcome 9: Evaluate social science criteria to examine
communication research.
Outcome 10: Analyze the role of communication in conflict and
conflict management.

12. The Department of
Communication Studies
offers the B.A., the
M.A., and
the Ph.D. degrees in
Communication
Studies.

13. The graduate faculty in the
Department of Communication Studies
is well known, at both the regional and national
level, for accomplishments in research, teaching,
and service.

14. How do I become a
Communication
Studies Major?

15. WVU Communication Studies Major Requirements

16. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Application for Admission to Major
In order to be eligible for consideration as a major in Communication
Studies, the following criteria must be met at the end of the current
term:
1. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
2. Students must complete COMM 200 or COMM 201 with a
combined GPA of 2.5 or better. A student must earn no less than a
C in either COMM 200 and COMM 201, and no less then a B in the
other.
3. Students must have a GPA of at least 2.5 in all previous COMM
classes.

18. I’ve made my choice! I’m going to be a COMM Major!

19. When can I register
for Summer and
Fall 2012 classes?

20. You must meet with a Comm Studies Advisor
to lift your advising hold.
Summer & Fall, 2012 Registration Dates
Monday, March 19 - Disabilities, Athletes, Honors Seniors
Tuesday March 20 - Honors Juniors
Wednesday March 21- Honors Sophomores
Thursday March 22- Honors Freshmen
Tuesday April 3- Seniors
Thursday April 5- Juniors
Monday April 9- Sophomores
Wednesday April 11- Freshmen

21. Just curious… What
are the benefits of
a Communication
Studies Minor?

22. WVU Communication Studies Minor Benefits

23. Communication skills are consistently
among the most sought after skills in the
workplace. No matter what your major is,
communication will be an important
aspect of your job. A minor allows you to
formally document your knowledge of
human communication. In addition, most
of the courses required for the minor can
be used to meet WVU LSP requirements.

24. What is a Minor in
Communication Studies
A minor allows you to
formally document your
knowledge of human
communication. In
addition, most of the
courses required for the
minor can be used to meet
WVU LSP requirements.

25. A minor consists of 15 hours of course
work in the following specified areas:
A. YOU MUST TAKE TWO OF THE
FOLLOWING: COMM 100 + 102, COMM
103, COMM 104, COMM 105, COMM 112,
or COMM 122 (6 hours total)
*A 300- or 400-level COMM course may be substituted
for one 100 level course in this category
B. YOU MUST TAKE TWO OF THE
FOLLOWING THREE CLASSES: COMM 306,
COMM 308, or COMM 316 (6 hours total)
C. ONE ADDITIONAL 3-CREDIT 300- OR
400-LEVEL COMM COURSE, EXCLUDING
COMM490. (3 hours total)

26. FAQ For Minor:
• What is the Communication Studies
Minor Code?
U001
• Do I need to take a foreign
language?
No
• What GPA do I need to minor in
Communication Studies?
You will need to have a 2.0 cumulative
GPA at the time of graduation.
• How do I declare my minor?
You need to see your academic advisor
PLEASE CONTACT ANDREA WEBER AT
acweber@mail.wvu.edu OR BY PHONE,
304.293.3905

27. On my way to Morgantown! Move in day at WVU! 

28. Saying goodbye was much harder
than expected… 

30. TO: MOM
I miss you already!
I love you!
Love, your Mountaineer

31. TO: DAD
My first day of classes! Check
this out! 

32. TO: MOM
I thought you would enjoy this.. My first time
on the PRT- on my way to COMM 105!

33. TO: DAD
My first COMM class and professor! lol

34. mountaineer123@mix.wvu.edu
MOM
Mom,
I’m loving WVU! I am especially enjoying my
COMMUNICATION CLASSES! My professors are awesome!

35. Checking out WVU’s COMM website and Facebook!
Pretty Sweet!

36. http://communicationstudies.wvu.edu

37. http://www.facebook.com/#!/wvucommstudies

39. Hey friend! My Advisor
was talking about
Lambda Pi Eta. What is
it?

40. LAMBDA PI ETA
is a National Communication Honors Society

41. LAMBDA PI ETA was established
in 1985 and was brought to
WVU in 2002.
There are 250 chapters
nationwide
It is recognized in the
Association for College Honor
Societies

42. How do I become a
member of
Lambda Pi Eta?

43. Lambda Pi Eta Requirements:
Applicants must have:
60 total credit hours (sophomore standing)
12 hours in Communication Studies
3.0 overall GPA
3.25 GPA in Comm Studies
There is a one time lifetime membership fee

44. LAMBDA PI ETA BASICS
Each chapter has an advisor, a president, vice
president, secretary, and treasurer
It is a great opportunity for leadership
positions and to make a difference
Applications are available at the WVU
Communication Studies website or room 108
Armstrong Hall.

45. WVU Lambda Pi Eta Activities

46. LAMBDA PI ETA ACTIVITIES
Fundraising
Selling t-shirts
Community Service
Trunk or Treat
Volunteering at The Shack
Tutoring fellow Communication Studies members in
Comm 200 and 201

47. Lambda Pi Eta Bonuses
Spring initiation ceremony at the
Waterfront Place Hotel
Free food
Get to know faculty and other
members
Looks great on job applications
Certificate and cord for graduation

48. I wonder what other people think about the WVU
Comm Department…. Hmmm….

51. The Capstone course
I believe the Capstone course
alone helpedme secure thethe
alone helped me secure
I’m in sales positionthrough interview
position through interview
so I think Comm practice and resume building.
practice and resume building.
Studies played a large role.
Higher level of
thinking
and questioning.
helped improve
How did Communication communication skills
Studies help the
Alumni?
I was prepared to own
my own business
It has helped me
identify and deal with
different personality
types.

52. Communication Studies
for
Now and in the future!

53. Advice from Graduating Communication
Studies Major:
Get to know your professors. Talk to
them after class. See them during office
hours.

54. Advice from Graduating Communication
Studies Major:
Keep everything! Papers, projects,
workbooks for future classes and your
portfolio!

55. Advice from Graduating Communication
Studies Major:
Do your internship early. Do two if
possible
Do your internship early. Do two if possible

56. Advice from Graduating
Communication Studies
Major:
Get work experience related to what you
Get work experience
related to what you you graduate.
want to do when
want to do when you
graduate.

57. • US • Teaching
Government Positions
Data Analysis,
Teaching, Content,
Professional
Departmental
Relationships,
Participation, IRB, Hiring,
Assessment,
Methodology, Statistics,
Measurement, Report
Problem Solving,
Preparation, Content
Thinking
Analysis,
People Management, Program Course Coordination,
development, Protocol Methodology, Publication, Planning,
Development, Manuscript Hiring, IRB Procedures, Collegiality,
Preparation, Manuscript Data Analysis, Programming (SAS
Submission, Data Assessment, made SQL Easy), Data Structure,
Documentation, Argumentation, Database Establishment,
Conference Attendance, Understanding Variables,
Presentations, Conference
Professional Relationship Participation, Communicating with
Maintenance, Research,
• Private Measurement, Data Querying
Anyone, Confidence to Apply skills in
Health Care Environment, Self-Report
• U.S.
Sector Development, Training
Government
These are details skills learned during my time at WVU. Some skills that
were used in all positions throughout my career. ~Katherine Thweatt

58. WVU Advising

61. Does anyone know the role of my academic advisor?

62. Your advisors are there to answer your questions, help
solve your problems, and in some cases act as an
advocate for you when dealing with problems. They
are not there to schedule your classes or get you into
closed classes, and they are not responsible for your
errors.

63. I need some
information about
WVU’s Career Services.
Help!

64. Career Services-
304-293-2221
phone

65. mountaineer123@mix.wvu.edu
help@wvu.edu
What does WVU Career Services do?

66. WVU Career Services
-Assists students in finding jobs
after college.
-Assists students in finding the field
of study they are interested in.
-Hold career fairs to help employers
find future job prospects.
… and MUCH MORE!

67. What is a Professional
Field Experience?

68. History of the
Field of Communication Studies
Communication Studies is descended from the ancient field of
rhetoric. Defined by Aristotle as “knowing in each case, the
available means of persuasion,” rhetoric was treated as an art
form. This conceptualization persisted for the next 2400 years
until the early 1900’s. At that point, scholars in this field began
to wonder what the field had actually accomplished in all that
time

69. I wonder if I have to do an
internship…

70. All students are required to complete three credit hours of Comm
491. In most cases, the most relevant form of experience for
Communication Studies careers is an internship. However, if you are
interested in research-perhaps continuing on to graduate school, you
may work on a research project. You must make sure your project is
first approved by Andrea Weber.

71. Do I have to register for
my Professional Field
Experience?

72. Yes! You must be registered for
three credit hours of COMM 491
during the semester in which you
complete your internship. You also
need permission from PFE
Coordinator (108 Armstrong Hall) to
obtain permission to register.
Permission can be obtained by
providing a job description on
letterhead for the organization you
wish to work to the PFE Coordinator.
three

73. I wonder how many hours I have to work for my
internship…

74. PROFESSIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCE
Professional Field Experience requires
students to spend 144 hours working in a
professional environment in order to earn
three credit hours of 491 (what is required for
graduation). This averages to about 9 hours a
week for an entire semester.

75. I did an internship this
summer. Can I count
that?

76. No!
We do not allow internships
to count retroactively. This is
why it is so important for you
to get your internship
approved prior to completing
it.

77. How do I obtain a Professional Field Experience/Internship?

78. There are a number of ways you can
obtain an internship. You may get one
on your own or through the
Department of Communication
Studies.

79. Being a Comm Major
and Mountaineer
ROCKS!!!!

85. Now that I have my B.A. in Communication Studies…
What do I do now?

87. Go to:
http://communicationstudies.wvu.edu/
And check out the Masters programs!
You can choose to work and get your
Masters degree in a little as 2 years!

88. M.A. Corporate and Organizational
Communication
Providing flexibility, classes typically include
both Friday evening and all day Saturday on
two weekends and an online component.
Students complete 36 hours of coursework
usually over two years. Upon completion of
coursework and a comprehensive exam,
students are awarded the degree.
Program Coordinator:
Dr Danielle Dolin-Bane
danielle.dolin-bane@mail.wvu.edu
More information can be found at:
bit.ly/wvucorporatema

89. M.A. Instructional Communication
Classes are taught four weeks each summer in Charleston, Clarksburg,
Parkersburg, and Wheeling. The program is designed for the professional
educator who is employed full-time in the education setting.
Students complete 36 hours of coursework usually over two years. Upon
completion of coursework and a comprehensive exam, students are
awarded the degree.
Program Coordinator: Dr Matt Martin
mmartin@wvu.edu
http://communicationstudies.wvu.edu/grad/ma-in-
instructional-communication

90. M.A.
Communication & Research
One Year, On-Campus Master’s
Program 2012-2013
The deadline for application for
admission is April 2, 2012
Contact:
Dr. Keith Weber
kaweber98@yahoo.com
http://communicationstudies.wvu.edu/grad/ma

91. Ph.D., Communication Studies 2012-2013 Deadline

92. Ph.D., Communication
Studies
2012-2013
The deadline for application for
admission for the 2012-2013
academic year is
February 3, 2012.
Contact Dr. Rebecca Chory
Rebecca.chory@mail.wvu.edu
http://communicationstudies.wvu.edu/grad/phd

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