FVSU 101
Mass Communications and Education Programs
By: Quacy Hammonds
When
stepping foot on your college campus, there will be quite a few unknowns.
Although each individual experience is unique to the student and their
perspective school, there is one common factor we share in the beginning: the required task of applying
for scholarships, completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid,
financial aid, buying expensive textbooks, parking decals, the first
homecoming, and of course, deciding what to major in. We know our scholars here
at Fort Valley State University possess the knowledge to succeed at their
goals.
For those who may need a few pointers to head in the right direction, unsure of what to expect, or just seeking more information on a particular major, our FVSU 101 course is designed to give student-to-student insight on how you can excel in the classroom and in your career.
For those who may need a few pointers to head in the right direction, unsure of what to expect, or just seeking more information on a particular major, our FVSU 101 course is designed to give student-to-student insight on how you can excel in the classroom and in your career.
EDUCATION MAJORS:
1.
Your balance sheet is to become your magical map to getting
out of the maze on time! (Provided there isn’t anything less than
a “B” on the front side)
2. Take Georgia Assessments for the
Certification of Educators Basic Skills as soon as you can, its bark is
bigger than its bite!
3. Run from College of Education Dean,
Dr. Edward Hill- if you have not done the two aforementioned!
4. Find Dr. Alfrieda Manson, Ed.D.
Director of Clinical and Field Experiences, College of Education. For every
reason you find you want to leave or quit, (and you will) she will find every
reason to convince you that you can do anything you set your unyielding mind to
do.
5. Most importantly, you will need to have a
love for children and all there is to come with shaping young minds.
(This means watching social media-and your reputation).
MASS COMMUNICATION MAJORS:
1.
Be versatile: read as well as you write, write as well as you
speak, speak well enough to present yourself and brand as someone desired by
the company of interest.
2.
Invest in your own materials, equipment, and resources. Being
able to get the job done without outside assistance is a great way to showcase
your drive and desire to complete the task at hand. (If assistance is required,
DO NOT be afraid to speak up.)
3. Network
and build your portfolio: Teamwork makes the dream work, cliché,
but, it’s true across the board. Networking can open doors that may not have
been accessible before. While networking be sure to save any completed work
you’ve done as a group and alone. The assignments from teachers will add up,
along with classmates wanting your help, building a portfolio should be
something you start early in your college tenure.
4. Take your classes IN SEQUENCE!
Dr. Andrew Lee, Professor of Speech, and Chata Spikes, Professor
of Public Relations will not take excuses in the upper level courses. By
then you should be familiar with your major and the expectations.
5. Practice, study and master your
craft. Love your craft, and be passionate about it. Do what you love as
often as possible, experiment, fail (because you will, it’s a part of life),
learn how to pick yourself back up and continue strive for excellence.
FVSU's
Department of Visual and Performing Arts & Media Studies - formerly Fine
Arts, Humanities and Mass Communication - offers two majors: Visual and
Performing Arts and the other in Media Studies, instead of the previously
offered three degrees, Commercial Design Music and Mass Communication.
Now students will be able to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts or a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies degree with a concentration in the following areas:
Now students will be able to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts or a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies degree with a concentration in the following areas:
Visual and Performing Arts
Digital Music and Sound
Digital Media and Design
Studio Arts
Theatre and Performance Studies
Vocal/Instrumental Music
Media Studies
Broadcasting
Digital Journalism
Public Relations
The commitment to excellence is
implemented through the partnership with the College of Education, as well as
public schools, in the preparation of proficient educators. We offer majors in:
Middle Grades
- Bachelor of Science
- Post Baccalaureate
- Master of Science (MSEd) offered
at Warner Robins Campus
Early Childhood/Special Education
- Bachelor of Science
- Master of Science
Agriculture Education
- Bachelor of Science
- Post Baccalaureate
Health and Physical Education
- Bachelor of Science
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Bachelor of Science
School Counselor Education
- Master of Science (MSEd) offered at
Warner Robins Campus
- Education Specialist (EdS) offered at
Warner Robins Campus
