Department of Communication
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
 
Educating Through Involvement - Learning Through Experience
 
               
Student Resources
 
 
 
Advising & Registration

Students are assigned an advisor when they declare their major. However, students may ask a faculty member to be their advisor. A list of all Department majors and their advisors is posted on Web Advisor.

All students who fail to maintain a 2.00 Q.P.A. will be contacted by the Chair and encouraged to meet with their advisor on a regular basis.

Students must meet with their advisor before registering for their classes. Prior to registration, faculty will contact (usually via email), asking students to sign up for an appointment. Students register based on how many credits they have earned. First semester freshman have earned zero.

Preparing for Advising:

  1. Review the Web Advisor for available courses.
  2. Check Course Offering Information (Schedule and Instructions) on the Registrar's website; you'll find the date that you can begin to register for classes.
  3. Print a current/up-to-date copy of your Program Evaluation ("Evaluate Program") on Web Advisor.
  4. Sign up for an appointment as directed by your advisor.
  5. Be prompt for your appointment. Bring your 1) Program Evaluation, 2) tentative schedule, and 3) information about optional classes. Your advisor will not meet with you if you do not bring all of these items.
 
 
Related Electives
All programs of study have related electives. The following table includes courses that may count as a related elective.

Organizational Communication

9 Hours

Any additional Communication or Journalism course can count as a related Elective. Additional courses in English, Business, Psychology, Music, Art, and other courses may be included in this area. Students should consult regularly with their advisor to determine what course can be included in the Related Electives category.

Broadcasting Emphasis

21 Hours

Communication or Journalism courses can count as a Related Elective. Additional courses in English, Business, Psychology, Music, and other courses may be included in this area. Students should consult regularly with their advisor to determine what courses can be included in the Related Electives category.

Journalism Emphasis

24 Hours

These courses may be selected from those listed for either the Broadcasting or Public Relations emphasis. Any English writing course, Communication, or Theatre course is also acceptable.

Public Relations Emphasis

24 Hours

Any Communication or Journalism courses can count as a Related Elective. Additional courses in Graphic Design, Business, Art, Psychology, Music, English and other courses may be included in this area. Students should consult regularly with their advisor to determine what courses can be included in the Related Electives category.

 
 
Policies
All Majors
  • 090 courses do not count toward graduation.
  • Maximum of 6 semester hours in major allowed in General Education Distribution area.
  • Maximum 2 courses with the same prefix in Groups.
  • Maximum 12 semester hours with the same prefix in General Education Distribution area.
  • One non-major professional elective allowed.
  • 48 semester hours total required at 3260-4400 level.
  • 120 semester hours required, minimum 40% allowed in General Education.

Organizational Communication Major

  • 33 semester hours devoted to major.
  • 0 semester hours in General Education specified by major.
  • Minimum 21 semester hours in major required at 3300/4400 level.
Broadcasting & Journalism Emphasis
  • 54 semester hours devoted to major.
  • 0 semester hours in General Education specified by major.
  • Minimum 21 semester hours in major required at 3300/4400 level.
Public Relations Emphasis
  • 57 semester hours devoted to major.
  • 0 semester hours in General Education specified by major.
  • Minimum 22 semester hours in major required at 3300/4400 level.
 
 
Special Projects - COM 4450

Students can pursue additional credits with departmentally related projects for COM/THT 4450. The course may be taken for 1, 2, or 3 credits and may be repeated. Anyone wishing to enroll in COM/THT 4450 should consult with their advisor and/or the professor they want to supervise their project.

Requirements:

  • Students must have a minimum of QPA of 2.5 and 24 credit hours completed by the time they wish to take this course.
  • Students must complete the Special Projects Form.
  • Students must attach a contract specifying what will be done, how it will be done, and how the student will be graded.
  • The complete form and contract must be signed by the appropriate indviduals and returned to the Registrar's Office before the end of the Add Period at the beginning of each semester. Please note that the course is NOT LISTED on Web Advisor and that this is the only way to enroll in the coures.
 
 
Internships
The Department of Department of Communication boasts an impressive Internship Program.
 
 
Department Organizations
 
 
Course Syllabi
Bernum
Hoy
Lohrey
Wright
Young
 
 
Transfer Information

Current MU students who take courses at other colleges/universities need to contact Admissions to determine if credits transfer. We recommend contacting Admissions before registering for classes at another school.

We encourage you to read more about transferring.

 
 
Scholarships and Awards
Outstanding Senior
Selected by the Department of Communication faculty. Goes to a senior and is based on scholarship, involvement, and service. (Student must have a 3.00 QPA.)
Outstanding Communication Major
$50 award. Selected by Communication Department faculty. Goes to the student that was the most outstanding Communication student for the prior year. (There are no fixed QPA requirements.)
Northern Appalachian Storytelling Scholarship
Two awards:(1) a first year student about to become a sophomore and (2) a sophomore heading to their junior year.  The maximum award for each scholarship is $1000 for the academic year.  This means that if you win the award you can receive up to $1000 for the coming academic year. 
Tillinghast Award
TBA
A. Vernon Lapps Scholarship
One $500 scholarship. Students must have 45 credits or more, 2.5 overall QPA, have given 145 hours to WNTE radio station. The application will include a 4 minute portfolio of any broadcast work. Selected by the department Faculty and department alumnus Stuart Weiss.
 
Representatives

The faculty will select two student liaisons each year based on their academic performance, demonstrated responsibility, and dedication to the department.

Their duties will be as follows:

  • Represent the students enrolled in programs within the Dept. of Communication
  • Attend department meetings (Selected Tuesdays from 11:30-12:45)
  • Communicate pertinent information to students
  • Vote on curricular and various other issues (for a collective vote of one)
  • Update social media sites
  • Promote department events
  • Other duties as assigned

This is a prestigious honor in the department. If you want to contact the student liaisons with concerns, please contact Molly Saravitz or Tony Fannick for the Fall 2011 semester.

 
 
Study Abroad
Mansfield University offers a variety of opportunities for students to study abroad!
 
 
   

For more information contact Dr. K. Sue Young

   
   
570-662-4500 -- Allen Hall -- Mansfield University
   
   
Mansfield, PA 16933