[Journalism] Reminder from Dr. Bridges

[Susan Osgood]

A reminder about fall classes from Dr. Bridges and the faculty. Please
read as we are trying to get the word to students we have not seen since
last spring term.

 

Now that the start of the fall semester of 2011 is drawing closer,
please let me remind you of some basics in the curricula.

 

            For PR majors, get J329 in the fall.  This is the only PR
class offered; we offered J328 last spring and J425 this summer.  Also,
PR students should enroll in J335 and J445, for they are required of all
news and public relations majors and will not be offered in the spring
of 2012.

 

News-editorial majors should take J316 .  Talk to Dr. Bridges if in
doubt, but note this requirement for news and secondary ed sequence
majors. We will write stories about people and topics in the community
with the objective of publication in hometown newspapers.  News majors
should also enroll in J335 and J445, both requirements.  The likelihood
is neither will be offered in the spring of 2012.

 

            J115 is full as of this writing.  A request for a second
section has not been granted by the interim dean, although I have asked
the department head more than once for an additional section.   If one
becomes available, we will try diligently to spread the word for
students who need the class.  This course is required for enrollment in
J315.  

 

            A question has been asked about J495.  Yes, internship
credit for the fall can be obtained, but see Dr. Bridges.  You need to
be approved to enroll in this course.  If you need help in securing a
suitable intern site, please see Dr. Bridges, Mr. Stewart or Ms. Barton
for ideas.   We had a solid group of majors fulfilling their internships
this summer, including ones at news outlets,  at public relations
institutions and in web design.  One student worked in Washington, D.C.


 

            Again, I urge you to consider carefully your courses because
new requirements for journalism and broadcasting students have been
approved beginning this fall. The revamped sequences require more hours
than the present ones.  I am told these changes are posted on the
Catalog pages of the University website.  The Journalism Division will
have an outline of requirements for students this fall, one document for
those enrolled before the fall of 2011 and one form for those students
entering this fall term.

 

            But currently-enrolled students should enroll in
pre-fall-2011 classes to complete their requirements.

 

            Ms. Susan Osgood may be reached at 903-886-5239.  She will
be happy to help you or relay questions to me while I am out of the
office.  Or, the renamed College of Arts and Sciences (now Humanities,
Social Sciences and Arts) has an adviser; her name is Ms. Dottie
McIntyre, and she can be reached at 903-886-5778, Room 220 Education
North on campus.  She can help you or relay questions to us.  

 

            Enjoy the remainder of your summer days.

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