2018-19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Mission Statement The Cedarville University Department of Communication is a diverse community of communication professionals committed to educating students to change the world as they biblically engage their culture with the heart and mind of Christ. The department recognizes the importance of balancing the professional side of our discipline with a rigorous academic grounding. Contemporary issues and theories are evaluated and discussed in the perspective of Scripture. To achieve these goals, the department has set the following objectives. We seek to: • Achieve excellence in communication skills and critical thinking. • Foster a desire for knowledge and an enthusiasm for creative expression. • Aid students in formulating problem-solving techniques in applied contexts. • Encourage the evaluation of performance-based communication as a reflection of culture. • Develop innovative leaders for positions in media, politics, business, and entertainment. Personal Requirements Students planning to pursue a major in communication are best prepared by taking a college preparatory curriculum in high school. Successful students in the major are individuals with abilities in creative expression, critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal interaction. Department Requirements Within each specific program of study, students complete courses in the history, theory, research, and ethics of their particular fields of communication. Students are required to complete a senior capstone project in research, production or an internship to graduate. The nature of the project is determined by the emphasis area of the student. Technical Resources The department provides state-of-the-art audio and video equipment with which students learn the skills of broadcasting, digital media, and journalism. The computer network provides tools and resources for public speaking, debate, and forensics. Journalism students learn news writing and design in a newly developed media lab. This facility also features print, broadcasting, and online media resources for classroom instruction and research. Programs of Study The Department of Communication offers the following programs of study: Majors • Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism • Communication • Professional Writing and Information Design Minors • Broadcasting and Digital Media • Comprehensive Communication Arts • Digital Film • Editing and Publishing • Intercultural Communication • Motion Graphics • Organizational Communication • Public Relations • Writing for the Professions Cocurricular Opportunities Cedars Cedars is a student-produced newspaper and website with opportunities for editors, print reporters, multimedia reporters, photographers and graphic designers. It is advised by a journalism faculty member. Debate Cedarville University traditionally has had a successful debate program, earning the national championship title in 1999, 2000, and 2003 within the National Education Debate Association. In 2003, Cedarville joined the National Parliamentary Debate Association (NPDA), one of the largest debate organizations in the United States. Scholarships are available. Filmgate Filmgate is a student organization that offers opportunities to work on productions outside of class. Filmgate also strives to work with clients to provide an environment that realistically simulates the media industry pipeline. Speech Team Speech team participates in intercollegiate speech competitions, including events in public speaking, oral interpretation, limited preparation, and Lincoln-Douglas debate. In recent years, Cedarville has been state champions in Ohio and national champions among Christian colleges and universities. Contact professor Derrick Green, Assistant Professor of Communication, for audition information. Scholarships are available. Society for Human Resource Management Communication majors interested in organizational communication and human resources are encouraged to join the Cedarville University chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). SHRM members investigate the field of human resources by developing their own human resource management programming and activities and by attending other professional human resource meetings and conferences. Society for Professional Writing Serves students in the Professional Writing and Information Design major. It promotes communication in professional fields. Benefits of membership include job referral services, networking with professionals, and numerous social activities among faculty and students. Resound Radio Students of all majors interested in developing their skills in broadcasting, digital media, and journalism are encouraged to join the staff of Resound Radio, the University’s award-winning, online, professional, student radio station. Students are involved in planning, programming, and managing the station. Students enjoy a professional working environment and a responsive audience. Popular programs, music, and personalities have made this station an important part of the campus life at Cedarville. The station can be found at resoundradio.com and by download in the App Store or Google play. Career Opportunities Careers in communication are varied and vast. Graduates of this department excel in careers in public relations, personnel management, communication consulting, media communication, political communication, cross-cultural communication, and corporate education training. Students who major in broadcasting, digital media, and journalism receive excellent training for careers in audio and video production, station management, digital media production, journalism, interactive media design, and management. These majors also equip students to pursue graduate studies in communication and other fields such as law, theology, and business. Other career opportunities include: • Actor • News director • Advertising executive • Nonprofit organization • Anchorperson director • Business manager • Political campaign director • Communication consultant • Political analyst • Communication statistician • Politician • Community relations director • Publications editor • Customer service • Public information officer representative • Publicist • Development officer • Radio talk-show host • Film director • Recording company • Fund raiser executive • Health services manager • Sales/marketing rep. • Human rights officer • Seminar leader • Journalist • Sports announcer • Labor relations consultant • Technical communication • Legal communication • Technical marketing consultant communication • Legislative correspondent • Web design • Mediation specialist Faculty Derrick Green , Chair; Assistant Professor of Communication; Director of Forensics. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1997; M.A., Miami University, 1999. At Cedarville since 2002. Jeffrey Simon , Assistant Chair, Assistant Professor of Communication. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 2006; M.F.A., Academy of Art University, 2013. At Cedarville since 2010. Nicholas Carrington , Assistant Professor of Technical Communication. Education : B.A., Cedarville University, 2010; M.A., Missouri State University, 2012. At Cedarville since 2012. Charles Elliott , Professor of Communication. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1977; M.A., Temple University, 1984; Ph.D., Temple University, 1994. At Cedarville since 2003. Jeffrey Gilbert , Assistant Professor of Journalism, Cedars Advisor. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1987; M.A., Regent University, 2014. At Cedarville since 2009. Andrew Harris , Assistant Professor of Communication. Education: B.A., Pensacola Christian College, 2004; M.A., Pensacola Christian College, 2006; Ph.D., Regent University, 2013. At Cedarville since 2017. Heather Heritage , Assistant Professor of Communication. Education: B.S., Youngstown State, 2002; M.A., University of Dayton, 2011. At Cedarville since 2011. James Leightenheimer , Associate Professor of Communication. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1980; M.A., Ohio University, 1989. At Cedarville since 1982. Mischelle McIntosh , Assistant Professor of Communication and Media Research. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1977; M.A., Pensacola Christian College, 1981; M.A., University of West Florida, 1992. At Cedarville since 1999. Kurt Moreland , Associate Professor of Communication. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1976; M.A., West Virginia University, 1978; all work completed for Ph.D. except dissertation, Purdue University. At Cedarville since 1981. Sarah Murphy , Instructor of Communication. Education : B.A., Cedarville University, 2010; M.S., Drexel University, 2015. At Cedarville since 2015. Jennifer Wingerter , Assistant Professor of Professional Writing. Education: B.A., Cedarville University 2004; M.A., The Ohio State University, 2009. At Cedarville since 2017. Technical Support Staff Shawn Rifner , Studio and Technology Manager. Education : B.A., Cedarville University, 2012. At Cedarville since 2016. Emeriti J. Wesley Baker , Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Communication. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University, 1972; M.A., University of South Carolina, 1980; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1991. At Cedarville since 1977. Deborah Haffey , Senior Professor Emerita of Communication. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1968; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1969; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2002. At Cedarville since 1986. Sandra Harner , Senior Professor Emerita of Technical Communication. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1964; M.A., University of Dayton, 1981. At Cedarville since 1981. Clifford Johnson : Professor Emeritus of Communication Arts. Education : B.Ed., Western Washington State College, 1949; M.Ed., Western Washington State College, 1953; D.Ed., University of Washington, 1962. At Cedarville since 1962. James Kragel , Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication. Education: B.S., Mankato State University, 1977; M.A., Wheaton College, 1984. At Cedarville since 1994. James Phipps , Senior Professor Emeritus of Communication. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1968; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1970; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1975. At Cedarville since 1968. Margaret Wheeler , Associate Professor Emerita of Communication. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1964; M.Ed., Central State University, 1998. At Cedarville since 1995. Page 80 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 81 Department of Communication Mission Statement Department of Communication Career Opportunities