COM-101 First Year Seminar in Communications and New Media

This seminar style course is designed to introduce, acclimate and connect students to the college campus, their degree program and the career fields of Communication and New Media. In-depth discussions, guest speakers, specialized topics, and a final presentation tied to the student’s areas of interest will assist students in formulating professional goals and achieving academic success.

Credits

1

Lecture Contact Hours

1

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of different jobs in the communications and new media fields.
2. Identify campus resources to aid the development of independent learning skills necessary for success within a field or discipline.
3. Reflect on their own learning in order to articulate academic and career goals and develop an educational plan to reach those goals.
4. Demonstrate the use of information technology to obtain credible sources of information.