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Fall 2023 Program Advising Hours
Program advising is available in person and through Microsoft Teams. You can schedule an appointment with any advisor on Bookings or reach out to them via email if you need to schedule an appointment outside of regular advising hours.
Dr. Travis Bartosh | Doti Hall 210
Monday from 2 - 5 p.m. (walk-ins) and Tuesday from 2 - 5 p.m. (Microsoft Teams)
Dr. Arleen Bejerano | Doti Hall 211
Wednesday from 1 - 4 p.m. (Microsoft Teams) and Thursday from 3 - 6 p.m. (walk-ins)
Dr. Andrea Weber | Doti Hall 203
Tuesday 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (walk-ins) and Friday 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Microsoft Teams)
Course Highlights
If you are interested in taking any of these courses, they are available this spring, and there is still time to register!
COM 310 - 02 - Business and Professional Communication - MWF 11 - 11:50 a.m.
This course will build students' business and professional communication competence in ways that reflect (1) job market, cultural, technological, and social demands; and (2) the findings of empirical research in communication and related disciplines.
COM 311 - 02 - Gender and Communication - MWF 8 - 8:50 a.m.
Students will be introduced to the complex ways in which communication and gender interact. Attention will be given to the socially endorsed views of masculinity and femininity as taught to individuals through a variety of cultural means.
COM 314 - 02 - Communication Theory - TuTh 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Students will be introduced to the theories and ideas that shape how we understand the human communication process. Through the use of communication theories, each student will be provided an explanation of how and why humans interact, communicate, and make various communication choices.
COM 411 - 01 - Communication in the Global Workplace - TuTh 11:30 - 12:45 p.m.
This course, using a case-study approach, aims to help people of different cultures to effectively communicate and work together in the global workplace by breaking down conceptual, theoretical, perceptual and practical barriers.
SCC 301 - 01 - Interviewing and Focus Groups - Th 7 - 9:50 p.m.
This course is designed to give students experience in planning for and conducting different types of professional interviews. Course will address the functions and techniques of the major types of interviews, including the facilitation of focus groups, and learn how to construct effective interview guides. Students will gain experience constructing interview guide, conducting professional interviews, and participating in them
SCC 425 - 01 Communication in the Non - Profit Org - Th 4 - 6:50 p.m.
This course focuses on nonprofit organizational communication at the macro and micro levels. Through a combination of readings, case analysis, writings, discussions, and guest speakers, students gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the non-profit sector. Topics included in this class are: organizational identity, change processes, fund-raising, advocacy, stress and burnout, board management and professionalism.
Ask a Peer Mentor
Do you have questions about courses, professors, or resources on campus? Ask students like you! The School of Communication Student Advisory Board offers peer mentoring every day. Peer mentoring is available Monday from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., 4 - 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., and Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Doti 2nd floor couches.
Help us Improve your Program Advising Experience
We are reaching out to School of Communication students to hear about their experience with program advising in the School of Communication. Please take this anonymous 5-minute survey to help us strengthen our program and the Chapman experience for ALL SoC students! Thank you!
Chapman Radio Updates - New App Available
Chapman Radio has launched a new app! Now, you can listen to all three of our streams directly from your mobile device. Enjoy your favorite student shows, live events, and our music-only stream that plays in Argyros Forum 24/7. The app also has a schedule of our weekly student shows and details on each show. You can also call directly from the app to the station to be live on-air! Download the app today!
Internship Panel
If you are a current Lambda Pi Eta member, come and pick up your free trucker hat at our event on Dec. 6th. *Trucker hats will only be provided to members who have paid their membership dues. This is our last event of the semester!! If you are a Lambda Pi Eta member and have not attended your one required event this term, we hope to see you there!!
Lambda Pi Eta and Trailblazers are collaboratively hosting an Internship Panel on Wednesday, December 6th, from 5-6 p.m. at the AF Stage. Join them to hear from current SoC students about their internship experiences. Learn great interview tips and take advantage of a great networking opportunity! Food will be provided 🙂
- Learn more about Lambda Pi Eta here: https://linktr.ee/LPEChapman
- Learn more about Trailblazers here: https://linktr.ee/SOCTrailBlazers
Faculty Spotlight
Congratulations to Professor Dr. Rebecca Tukachinsky for being featured on an American Psychological Association podcast titled "What do we get from celebrity crushes?" and on a BBC radio documentary titled "Fangirls and Teen Hysteria" to discuss her research on media psychology, namely how individuals choose, comprehend and can ultimately be influenced by media. Special shoutout to Chapman Radio for helping Dr. Tukachinsky record her interview at their award-winning station.
Research Spotlight
In their study "Using the Disclosure Decision-Making Model to Examine Patient Confusion Disclosure," Brianna Romeo M.S. '23 and Dr. Jennifer Bevan examined the processes that patients use to disclose that they are confused about some aspect of a medical appointment to their healthcare provider. They examined 251 U.S. adults who indicated that they felt confusion during a recent appointment with their healthcare provider. Results found that when there was less stigma related to disclosing the confusion and participants were more confident that they could effectively communicate their confusion, they were more likely to disclose. However, the response anticipated by the healthcare provider and the relationship between the patient and provider were not related to confusion disclosure. These findings provide partial support for the Disclosure Decision-Making Model.
Brianna initiated and conceptualized this research project as it served as a pre-test for her final graduate capstone project to complete her M.S. in Health and Strategic Communication. It was also presented at the National Communication Association meeting in National Harbor.
Where will your degree take you?
If you're wondering about different career fields, we encourage you to check out our alumni profiles to see what paths other students have taken. You can also find some of their contact information if you're interested in conducting informational interviews with alumni who have jobs in fields you think you would be interested in pursuing. This is a great way to learn more about their role and to build a network with our alumni.
Looking for Internships or Jobs?
Check out these resources!
Handshake is Chapman's Career Portal, where you can schedule career support appointments, search for jobs and internships, explore and register for events, and access additional resources.
Have you joined the School of Communication LinkedIn group yet? Alumni and staff post available opportunities exclusively for SoC students to learn more about.
Internship Spotlight - Kaleo Chang '20
Applying to jobs after graduation can be daunting when many require experience in a related field. While we encourage you to use your class projects and campaigns to showcase your experience and skills, internships create opportunities to get work experience and build a professional network that may help you after graduation. In some cases, an internship ultimately leads to an official role with the company.
Kaleo Chang '20 worked as an intern for the Office of the Hawaii State Senate President, connecting with other legislators and staff to address local and national issues and attending meetings with government and business leaders. After completing a four-month internship, Kaleo was hired as a legislative aid, where they continued some of the responsibilities from their internship and took on new duties like drafting letters, memos, and certificates, to name a few. Since then, Kaleo has continued a successful career.
Internship/Job Openings
- NBC Universal - TV Entertainment Digital and Design Internships - Summer 2024 (Paid)
The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are ready to bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day.
Your professional development is important to us. NBCU interns receive career prep, leadership exposure, connection to other interns, networking, and of course, all the fun you can imagine along the way.
Applications Close: December 8th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
- Insomniac - Spring Marketing Intern (Paid)
Insomniac Events is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Marketing Intern to join the Marketing team in Los Angeles. This position will assist & learn about several of the key teams underneath the marketing umbrella to achieve a well-rounded knowledge of Insomniac’s marketing ecosystem. This position reports to the Marketing Technology Manager. This is a paid internship and is not a remote position.
The deadline to apply is December 8, 2023.
- Job - Marketing Assistant for KPI Group
KPI Group is a small business in Covina that has taken the telecommunications industry by storm. Our primary goal is to breathe life into any brand we represent through interactive and innovative marketing campaigns. Our Marketing Assistant's craft echoes the uniqueness of your brand, ensuring our business narrative reaches our target audience in the most impactful way. If you want to bring the knowledge you've learned in school with real-time experience, then our Marketing Assistant role is ideal for you!
The deadline to apply is December 6, 2023.
Get Involved with the Center for Undergraduate Excellence (CUE)
Become a Student Scholar Ambassador! - Deadline to apply is Sunday, December 3rd.
Student Scholar Ambassadors represent the Center for Undergraduate Excellence to broaden undergraduate engagement in research and creative activity and prestigious fellowships and scholarships by inspiring, educating, and supporting the CU undergraduate community through meaningful involvement, presentations, and peer advising. Students from ALL disciplines are encouraged to apply.
