General Policies Grades Students majoring in Public Relations must achieve a minimum grade of C (2.00) in all courses to be applied toward departmental majors or minors. If you receive a grade of "C-" or lower, you will need to repeat the class until you earn a grade of at least a "C." Please note that this is also true for classes required in your major but offered out of another department. For example, if a business class is on your major program, you must receive a "C" or better in that class as well as in your Communication and Media classes. To graduate with a major in Communication (Liberal Arts), Digital Media, Interactive Digital Studies, or Public Relations, a student must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.50. Double counting classes Sometimes your major and minor (or a second major) require the same courses. You can "double count" a class for graduation only if it is required in both programs. If it is an elective or one of a group of choices that serves as a requirement, you will not be allowed to count it as meeting the requirement in both programs. We recommend that you then take another course in that group of choices that isn't redundant. Advisors When you indicate your interest in our department or declare your major, you will be assigned to an academic faculty advisor from our department. If at some point, you wish to change advisors, you will need to submit a Request to Change Advisor form (available in the Department of Communication Studies office, Lang 326) to the main office. You must obtain the signature from the person who you have asked to serve as your new advisor. Each student is expected to meet with her/his advisor at least once a semester. It is the student's responsibility to contact her/his advisor and set up these sessions. Please try to meet with your advisor prior to registration each semester. Registration for classes Item text Drops for non-attendance If you do not attend a class for the first two meetings, your instructor will be advised that he/she may drop you from the course. If you anticipate being absent in those first classes, contact the instructor. Internships and Co-ops Internships are available in all majors offered by the department and in the digital journalism minor. See the Internships page for more information. Questions should be directed to the Internship Director, Ms. Nikki Harken, Lang 323. Communication and Media ☰ Menu About the Department expand or collapse menu Faculty & Staff Facilities Creative Work Prospective Students expand or collapse menu Scholarships Student Organizations UNI Speech and Debate Majors expand or collapse menu Communication Major Communication Theatre Teaching Major Digital Media Journalism Major Digital Media Production Major Digital Media Leadership Major Interactive Digital Studies Major Public Relations Major Political Communication Major Minors expand or collapse menu Business Communication Minor Communication Theatre Teaching Minor Communication Minor Digital Journalism Minor Digital Media Leadership Minor Interactive Digital Studies Minor Public Relations Minor Graduate Program expand or collapse menu Apply to Standard 2-Year Program Apply to Accelerated Program Apply to Distance Education Program Graduate Certificates Financial Awards CATS Program Current Students expand or collapse menu Academic Advising Internships Department Events expand or collapse menu Global Listening Festival Performance Studies in the Interpreters Theatre Fast Forward Clohesy Documentary Series Contact Us
