For Students
Whether you are choosing your first Mass Communications course or preparing your senior portfolio, this page connects you to the resources you need.
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- Scholarships & Awards
18 active scholarships and development funds for Mass Comm majors - Internship FAQ
Requirements, eligibility, and how to secure an internship - Careers Dashboard
Explore career pathways by professional track - Sample Templates
Professional templates for coursework
Advising
All Mass Communications students should meet with their advisor at least once per semester to review degree progress and plan upcoming courses. Detailed college-level advising information is available through the College of Arts and Sciences Advisement Office.
In addition, Mass Communications students are strongly encouraged to connect with faculty members for program-specific mentorship and advising. Faculty contacts by area:
| Area | Faculty |
|---|---|
| Advertising | Jason Yu, Suman Mishra, Cory Byers |
| Journalism | Gary Hicks, Mark Poepsel, Tom Atwood |
| Media Production | Cory Byers, Tom Atwood, Shi Li |
| Additional advisors | Undrah Baasanjav, Alex Leith, Musonda Kapatamoyo, Ashton Speno |
- Check your degree progress (DegreeWorks)
- Degree requirements
- Professional track requirements
- Department phone: (618) 650-2230 — Dunham Hall 1031








