University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Communications
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The University of Hawaii school of communications is the center of academic and professional studies helping to link the broad areas in the field of journalism and communication.
The mission of the School of Communications is to be the primary resource for the people of Hawai'i, by using an integrated program of excellence in teaching, research and application, to meet the challenges and opportunities of communication and journalism in the emerging technological, multicultural, and international context of the twenty-first century.
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[edit] Curriculum
[edit] Undergraduate Communications
The undergraduate communication program offers courses that provide all students with understanding of various communication processes, ranging from two-person, to small groups, to formal organizations, to the community, and society at large. The program also allows students the opportunity to select courses that specialize in their field of interest, including interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, international communication, organizational communication, telecommunication, and multimedia production.
Enrollment and completion of Com 201 with a passing grade of “B” or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for all students who are interested in declaring Communication as a major. A total of 36 credits are required for all Com majors with 12 credits being from 400 level Com courses. Com 490 (senior thesis) is required for all students who are graduating with a degree in Communication and it may not be used to fulfill degree requirements of 12 400 level communication credits.
[edit] Undergraduate Journalism
Journalism (JOUR) education is a non-accredited program that helps to develop the student’s ability to gather, analyze and organize information, and to communicate it clearly, effectively and responsibly using multiple media platforms. The program is focused on educating its students in embracing the social, cultural and historic contexts of reporting on public and social institutions as well as on individuals and groups. It stresses the importance of a free, vigorous and responsible press to the maintenance of an informed citizenry in order to exercise the rights of self-governance in a democracy. Students learn how journalists also contribute to life-long learning through reports that enlighten and enliven audiences, whether in print, broadcast, online or other new media formats.
Admission in to the major of the field of journalism requires a sophomore standing (25-54 credits) and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Majors must maintain a 3.0 GPA and follow the required courses that must be taken to fulfill the graduation requirements. Students are also encouraged to participate in on campus news media such as Ka Leo Hawaii and KTUH-FM news, and to also take advantage of the extensive programs of professional internships.
[edit] Faculty
- Ann Auman, PhD, Associate Professor
- Tomas Brislin, PhD, Professor
- Dineh Davis, PhD, Associate Professor
- Gary Fontaine, PhD, Professor
- Ruth Huard, PhD, Assistant Professor
- Gerald Kato, MA, Chair, Associate Professor
- Beverly Keever, PhD, Professor
- Thomas Kelleher, PhD, Associate Professor
- Joung-Im Kim, PhD, Associate Professor
- Jonathan Lillie, PhD, Assistant Professor
- Colin Macdonald, PhD, Assistant Professor
- Marc Moody, MFA, Assistant Professor
- Dan Wedemeyer, PhD, Professor
[edit] External links
[edit] References
College of Social Sciences(n.d.). School of Communications University of Hawaii at Manoa. Retrieved February 16, 2007, from http://www.communications.hawaii.edu/
(2006). Communication Bachelor of Arts Degree. School of Communications
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