JOUR 4790

(0 credit) 1.5 hours lecture (formerly COMM 4790) This mandatory zero-credit preparation seminar for the required work experience examines professional expectations, issues that could arise in the workplace, and the responsibilities and rights of both employers and employees. Guest speakers include potential employers, working journalists and communications professionals. Students develop resumes and portfolios, and engage in mock interviews, all in preparation to apply for professional communications work opportunities in a subsequent semester.