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DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNICATION
DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNICATION
Bolton Advising Center
Bolton Hall
Suite 107
UNDERGRADUATE
ADVISING TEAM
We are ALL your academic advisors!
KRISTY KULHANEK-
STOCKMOE
• Background in Communication • Texas A&M University (WH13P!)
• Specializes in transfer students• Instructor for COMM 485 – Directed
Studies
• Change of Curriculum
HALEY MEYER
• Background in Journalism and Marketing
• Degree Check-Up Meetings
• Records
JOE RECIO
• Background in Sociology
• Minor compliance
• Works with graduating seniors
VALERIE WILSON
• Background in Telecommunication Media Studies (TCMS)
• Texas A&M University (WH15P!)
• Specializes in Study Abroad
• Honors Coordinator
PROF. NANCY STREET
Instructional Professor
Director, Undergraduate Studies
Also,
• Internships
• Certificates
• COMM classes abroad
• COMM classes transfer
ADVISING EXPECTATIONS
What We Do:
• Provide information about requirements
• Explain options
• Describe programs and opportunities
• Connect you to resources
What You Do:
• Pick your specific classes
• Pick your professors
• Research ahead of time
• Google!
• Follow through on advice
• Ask for help!!!
WHO WE ARE
•1500+ majors
•600+ minors
•4 Degrees
•6 Certificates
• Award Winning Faculty
• Engaged Research
FOUR DEGREES
•Bachelor of Arts in Communication (COMM)
•Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunication Media Studies (BA-TCMS)
•Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Media Studies (BS-TCMS)
•Bachelor of Arts in University Studies –Journalism Studies (USLA-JNS)
DEPARTMENTAL HONORSOptional | Invitation only
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATESOptional | Apply Online
COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP, & CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
•Certified Mediator in the state of Texas
• Politics
•Management
• Law
•Religion
•Non-profits
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION
• Public Relations
•Corporate Social Responsibility
• Advertising
•Marketing
•Crisis Communication
•Sales
• Event Management
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
• Patient Advocate
• PR for Hospital
• Lobbyist
•Nonprofit
• Insurance
• Pharmaceutical Sales
COMMUNICATION AND GLOBAL MEDIA
• Multimedia Monitoring System (M3S)
• Translates and analyzes global media in real time!
• Broadcast• https://youtu.be/xLpRf614dF8
• New Media• https://youtu.be/qhH9cS-6L_c
• Media Relations
• Media Management
• International Business
SOCIAL MEDIA
•Social Media Manager
•Brand Manager
•Branding yourself
•Social Media Analyst
•Hootsuite certification
COMMUNICATION, DIVERSITY, & SOCIAL JUSTICE
• Advocate
• Lobbyist
• Lawyer
•Humanitarian
• Volunteer Coordinator
•Nonprofit
•Community Relations
MINOR(S)REQUIRED
REQUIRED MINOR(S)
• COMM/TCMS – choose 1 minor
• USLA-JNS – choose 2 minors
• 100+ options
• Yellow sheet in your folder
• Popular examples:
• Business
• Art – New Media
• Psychology
• Sport Management
• Tourism Management
• English
HIGH IMPACT EXPERIENCES
STUDY ABROAD
COMM TO ITALY Winter | Spring | Apply NOW!
COMM TO COSTA RICA Spring Break
SPAINFall | Spring | Summer | Reciprocal Exchange
ANYWHERE IN THE
WORLD
Meet with an academic advisor to learn more!
INTERNSHIPSRelevant Work Experience | Required for USLA-JNS
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHRequired for COMM/TCMS
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
STUDENT COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION (SCA)
@TAMUsca
CONTACT US FOLLOW US
Bolton Hall, suite 107 @tamucomm
@tamucomm(979) 862 - 6968
CONTACT US FOLLOW US
Bolton Hall, suite 107 @tamucomm
@tamucomm(979) 862 - 6968
comm.tamu.edu
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
CONTACT US FOLLOW US
Bolton Hall, suite 107 @tamucomm
@tamucomm(979) 862 - 6968
comm.tamu.edu
TELECOMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA ASSOCIATION
CONTACT US FOLLOW US
Bolton Hall, suite 107 @tamucomm
@tamucomm(979) 862 - 6968
comm.tamu.edu
COMMUNICATION AND
MEDIA STUDENT COUNCIL
(CSCM)
Nomination by faculty and advisors
TAMU-IABC
CONTACT US FOLLOW US
Bolton Hall, suite 107 @tamucomm
@tamucomm(979) 862 - 6968
comm.tamu.edu
@TAMUiabc
CONTACT US FOLLOW US
Bolton Hall, suite 107 @tamucomm
@tamucomm(979) 862 - 6968
comm.tamu.edu
LAMBDA PI ETA (LPE)
CONTACT US FOLLOW US
Bolton Hall, suite 107 @tamucomm
@tamucomm(979) 862 - 6968
comm.tamu.edu
SPEECH & DEBATE
CONTACT US FOLLOW US
Bolton Hall, suite 107 @tamucomm
@tamucomm(979) 862 - 6968
comm.tamu.edu
ARCHIVABLE ARTIFACTS & MARKETABLE SKILLS
GIG ‘EM AND WELCOME!COMM | TCMS | USLA-JNS
NOW, DOWN TO BUSINESS…
DEGREE PLANS
• On the green sheet, please list:
• AP tests that you’ve taken that aren’t here yet
• Dual credit that isn’t here yet
• IB credit that isn’t here yet
• CLEP credit that isn’t here yet
• Any other kind of college credit that you even might have
• Anything else that you’d like to tell us
• NOTE: It is perfectly fine to have no prior credit
AND…
• Sign admission contracts
• Receive Degree Plan worksheets
• Complete green sheets
GO TO ASSIGNED COMPUTER LAB
• Receive “what to take” instructions
• Search for classes
• Write down the CRNs of the courses you will register for
• Lunch from NOON – 1:45
• You may return as early as 1:00 to your assigned computer lab
• MUST return to assigned computer lab by 1:45.
• Register at 2:00 on the dot!!
CONTACT US FOLLOW US
Bolton Hall, suite 107 @tamucomm
@tamucomm(979) 862 - 6968
comm.tamu.edu
