COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM ANDMASS COMMUNICATIONS

147 ANDERSEN HALLLINCOLN, NE 68588-0443

GraduateStudyHandbook

College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................... 5

The M.A. in Journalism ................................................. 5

Program Options ............................................................6

Thesis ............................................................................... 8

Specializations (Options II and III)

Professional Tracks – Interdisciplinary Advertising ..........10

Professional Tracks – Professional journalism ................ 11

Professional Project ..................................................... 12

General Graduate College Information .................... 14

How to Apply ................................................................. 15

Advisers .......................................................................... 18

Graduate Studiesat the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Journalism & MassCommunications

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College of Journalismand Mass Communications

Welcome to the graduate program inJournalism and Mass Communications at theUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln. This bookletwas designed to answer some of the questionsabout applying to the program and proceed-ing through the coursework toward a degree.Faculty members, whose phone numbers ande-mail addresses are listed on page 19, will be able to answer additional questions.

The M.A. in Journalism at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln was first offered in 1974when the Nebraska Legislaure approved an amendment to a bill directing the thenSchool of Journalism to begin offering graduate courses by 1976. The curriculum forthe M.A. was conceived with the notion that most of the students would be workingprofessionals and that they should be able to integrate their professional experienceswith their academic interests.

Graduate Program

At the present time, the M.A. in journalism and mass communications presents spe-cializations in Advertising, Broadcasting and News-Editorial. The professional special-izations are professional journalism, and Marketing, Communication and Advertising(MCA). Sports marketing is also available for a limited number of students in broad-casting. Each sequence offers a 30-hour program with a thesis required (Option I).Each offers a 36-hour professional program with no thesis required (Options II andIII).

Applicants need to specify on their applications which specialization they intend topursue.

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For specific questions regarding courses and advising in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, contact:College of Journalism and Mass Communications147 Andersen HallLincoln, NE 68588-0443Phone: 402-472-3041Fax: 402-472-8597E-mail:jmcgrad2@unl.eduhttp://www.unl.edu/journalism/graduate.shtml

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln does not discriminate in its academic, admissions, or

employment programs and aides by all federal regulations permitting to same.

Revised March 2007

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Which option is right for you?Program Option IThesis track

Advertising

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Broadcasting News-Editorial

Thesis• 30-hour program with thesis or compa-rable creative work

9 hours of core courses in the major* 9 hours of electives (may be outside of

CoJMC)6 hours of advanced coursework in the

major6-hour thesis or comparable creative

work• Eight credit hours in addition to thethesis must be earned in courses openexclusively to graduate students.

* Courses listed on page 8

Program Option IIProfessional track, non-thesis

Program Option IIIProfessional track, non-thesis

Students must file a Memorandum ofCourses (MOC) prior to completion of halfthe program. See page 17 for details.

Students must defend their work in an oralexam for all options

Thesis• 30-hour program with thesis or compa-rable creative work

9 hours of core courses in the major* 9 hours of electives (may be outside of

CoJMC)6 hours of advanced coursework in the

major6-hour thesis or comparable creative

work• Eight credit hours in addition to thethesis must be earned in courses openexclusively to graduate students.

* Courses listed on page 8

Interdisciplinary specialization (MCA)in Marketing, Communication andAdvertising• 36-hour program

18 hours of core courses in the major* 19 hours each in two minors:

Marketing and CommunicationStudies

• Twelve credit hours must be earned incourses open exclusively to graduate students.

* Courses listed on page 10

Thesis• 30-hour program with thesis or compa-rable creative work

9 hours of core courses in the major* 9 hours of electives (may be outside of

CoJMC)6 hours of advanced coursework in the

major6-hour thesis or comparable creative

work• Eight credit hours in addition to thethesis must be earned in courses openexclusively to graduate students.

* Courses listed on page 8

Sports communication specialization• 36-hour program with professionalproject, including minor outside CoJMC

12 hours in core courses*16 hours professional project19 hours in minor9 hours of electives in journalism

• Twelve credit hours must be earned incourses open exclusively to graduate students.

* Courses listed on page 11

Professional journalism specialization• 36-hour program, including a capstoneproject and intensive coursework in placeof a minor

15 hours of required coursework in thecollege, including 6 hours of pro-fessional project

21 hours of electives• Eighteen credit hours must be earned incourses open exclusively to graduate students.• A minimum of 18 credit hours must betaken in the college.

* Courses listed on page 11

Professional journalism specialization• 36-hour program, including a capstoneproject and intensive coursework in placeof a minor

15 hours of required coursework in thecollege, including 6 hours of pro-fessional project

21 hours of electives• Eighteen credit hours must be earned incourses open exclusively to graduate students.• A minimum of 18 credit hours must betaken in the college.

* Courses listed on page 11

Sports communication specialization• 36-hour program with professionalproject, including minor outside CoJMC

12 hours in core courses*16 hours professional project19 hours in minor9 hours of electives in journalism

• Twelve credit hours must be earned incourses open exclusively to graduate students.

* Courses listed on page 11

For students wanting a traditionalin-depth research-focused academicprogram

* The only option available via distance education

For students wanting to focus on current professional practices in advertising

For students wanting to focus on current professional practices in journalism

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The final draft of the thesis should besubmitted to the thesis adviser (chair ofthesis committee) by the same deadlinefor filing for the degree set by GraduateStudies. The deadline for submitting thefinal draft to members of the student’sthesis committee is two weeks prior tothe date set for the oral defense of thethesis.

Two weeks before the oral defense of thethesis, the Journalism and MassCommunications graduate office mustnotify all members of the Journalism andMass Communications faculty of thetime and place of the oral defense.Notification of the oral defense may notbe distributed until the student has pro-vided committee members with copies ofthe thesis. The copy must meetUniversity of Nebraska–LincolnGraduate Studies standards outlined inthe Guidebook for Preparing Thesis orDisseration. In addition, the studentmust submit a brief summary of the pro-posed thesis research for JournalismAbstracts before the “Final Examination”form will be signed.

Faculty members must be provided atleast a week to read and review any revi-sions in the thesis suggested by the com-mittee during the oral defense. A hardcopy of the final draft of the thesis andone copy of the abstract must be submit-ted to the Journalism and MassCommunications graduate office beforecommencement.

This is in addition to the two copies givento Graduate Studies. Additionally, eachmember of the committee is customarilygiven a bound copy.

The date of the thesis acceptance andcompletion will be recorded on the“Thesis Proposal” form and placed in thestudent’s file in the Journalism and MassCommunications graduate office.

The student must present evidence ofregistration for at least one hour of cred-it in two of three sessions (fall, spring,summer) in which he or she is workingon the thesis. The student must be regis-tered for at least one hour of credit in thesemester that he or she graduates.

Thesis

In Option I, a student is expected to workwith a graduate faculty member to writea thesis proposal. The proposal, usuallyfive to 10 pages, should include review ofa significant part of the literature, state-ment of problem, research questions, jus-tification, and methodology.

After a graduate faculty member agreesto work with a student, that facultymember and the student will togetherwork to select two other committeemembers. Thesis committee membersmust be graduate faculty members. Atleast one should be from the student’sacademic department. The chair of thethesis committee must be from the col-lege’s graduate faculty. The same facultywho served on the project committeemay also serve on the thesis committee(see faculty list).

The “Thesis Proposal” form (see sampleat http://www.unl.edu/journalism/ forms/thesis.pdf) must be signed andfiled in the Journalism and MassCommunications graduate office. A stu-dent may take no more than one thesiscredit hour before the committeeapproves the proposal. If the thesis will

require surveys, questionnaires or inter-views, the student must complete aRequest for Review form. A student maynot proceed with research until after therequest has received final approval fromthe Institutional Review Board. It is sug-gested that the committee meet againafter the student has completed threechapters of the thesis to approve the the-oretical and methodological base beforeany data are collected or analysis under-taken.

Before a student begins his or her thesis,the student should obtain the“Guidebook for Preparing Thesis orDissertation” from the Graduate Studiesoffice (see http://www.unl.edu/grad-studies/current/masters.shtml). Clickon the link to Thesis & DissertationGuidebook.

The oral defense of the thesis must bescheduled four weeks before the Office ofGraduate Studies deadline for submis-sion of the thesis (see master’s deadlinedates). The Final Examination Report forMaster’s Degree form is due in the Officeof Graduate Studies at this same time.

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Courses for thesis (Option I) :Required courses (15 hours):JGRD 915 Mass Comm. Theory 3 hrs.JGRD 919 Methods of Mass Comm. Rsch 3 hrs.JGRD 954 Mass Media & Government 3 hrs.JGRD 899 Master’s Thesis 6 hrs.

Electives (15 hours)Coursework will be determined in consultation withadviser and committee

JGRD 809 Seminar in Media LawJGRD 811 Seminar in Media HistoryJGRD 820 Mass Media: IntroductonJGRD 915 Mass Media TheoryJGRD 919 Methods of Mass Comm ResearchJGRD 954 Mass Media & Government

BRDC 869 Advanced Cinematography/VideographyBRDC 873 Broadcast DocumentaryBRDC 866 Telecommunications & Info. SystemsBRDC 874 Advanced Broadcast Writing

NEWS 801 Depth ReportingNEWS 803 Public JournalismNEWS 806 News PhotographyNEWS 810 Creative EditingNEWS 867 School PublicationsNEWS 879 Advanced Graphics

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Required courses (15 hours):JGRD 901 Mass Media Issues & Ethics 3 hrs.JGRD 902 Multi-platform Jour 3 hrs.JGRD 903 Media Management 3 hrs.JGRD 992 Professional Project 6 hrs.

Electives* (21 hours):JOUR 807 Investigative & Computer Assisted

ReportingJOUR 808 Politics & the MediaJOUR 812 Literature of JournalismJOUR 813 Media EconomicsJOUR 814 Government Controls of InfoJOUR 822 Race, Gender & MediaJOUR 835 International CommunicationsJOUR 844 Science Writing

Courses for professional journalism specialization (Option III) :

* Electives outside CoJMC with permission from student’s committee

Advertising and PR/Journalism:ADVT 832 Comm Research & StrategyADVT 838 Global AdvertisingADVT 847 Strategic & Creative ConceptingADVT 850 PR Theory, Strategy & Mngt.ADVT 851 PR Tech., Writing, Message Dissem.ADVT 858 New Media DesignADVT 859 Advertising & PR TechniquesADVT 860 Media Planning & StrategyADVT 882 Direct AdvertisingADVT 888 Retail Advertising & SalesADVT 889 Advertising & PR CampaignsADVT 898 Special TopicsJOUR 812 Literature of JournalismJOUR 864 Sports Media RelationsJGRD 830 Strat Comm: Advt Issues & StrategiesJGRD 831 Strat Comm: Writing & DesignJGRD 898 Special TopicsJGRD 915 Mass Communications Theory*JGRD 919 Methods of Mass Comm. Research*JGRD 992 Professional ProjectJGRD 995 Issues in Contemporary Mass Comm

Marketing:MRKT 822 Survey of Buyer Behavior*MRKT 824 Advanced Quantitative Analysis Mrkt*MRKT 826 Services Marketing*MRKT 828 Sports Marketing*MRKT 835 Marketing Channels & Distribution*MRKT 841 Marketing & Electronic Commerce*MRKT 850 Strategic Database Marketing*MRKT855 Marketing & Globalization*

Communication Studies:COMM 827 International Communication*COMM 830 Political Communication*COMM850 Gender and Communication*COMM 870 Interpersonal Comm. Theory*COMM 885 Small Group Comm. Theory*COMM 887 Consulting & Training in Comm.*Other courses by permission only.

Courses for MCA specialization (Option II) :

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Specialization – Interdisciplinary Advertising

The Specialization in Marketing, Communications and Advertising focuses on communication, culture and organizations as well as marketing, advertising, pro-motional and communication strategies in cultural and international settings.Students selecting the specialization in Advertising take minors in Marketing andCommunication Studies.

1. Required Advertising and Public Relations coursesADVT 881 Advertising and PR Research 1 3 cr. hr.ADVT 884 Advertising Management 13 cr. hr.

2. Elective Advertising and PR/Journalism courses 12 cr. hr.3. Required Marketing courses

GRBA 813 Managerial Marketing* 13 cr. hr.MRKT 830 Strategic Issues in Mrktg Comm* 13 cr. hr.

4. Elective Marketing course 13 cr. hr.5. Required Communication Studies courses

COMM 852 Communication and Culture* 13 cr. hr.COMM 886 Organizational Communication* 13 cr. hr.

6. Elective Communication Studies course 13 cr. hr.

Total 36 cr. hr.**** Courses open exclusively to graduate students** Twelve hours must be courses open exclusively to graduate students

Since the professional project must, at a minimum, provide evidence of professionalcompetence, candidates are expected to prove their ability and understanding in allphases of a given project. In its final form, the project must include:

1. A preface explaining the logical and professional basis for the project.2. A description of how the student planned the project.3. A description of how the student did the project.4. Draft versions of materials, such as stories or scripts for tapes.5. Other parts of the project such as negatives, contact prints, budgets, charts, graphs,

strategy and rationale, enlargements of pictures, edited copy, headlines, layouts,research materials, etc.

6. The project in its final form as it was published or broadcast, etc. In most cases theend result of the project must reach a mass audience. (In some cases the projectmay include measurement of the audience reaction.)

7. Any other materials the candidate may believe will help prove professional compe-tence.

All the foregoing materials must be bound or packaged in an appropriate fashion andfiled permanently with the project.

The professional project may not be completed in the same semester as the oraldefense of the thesis. The date of the project acceptance and completion will be record-ed on the “Project Proposal” form and placed in the student’s file in the Journalismand Mass Communications graduate office.

A student will write a project proposaland present it to a graduate faculty mem-ber or associate member in his or herdepartment. After a professor accepts theproposal, in consultation with the stu-dent, two additional faculty memberswill be selected for the project commit-tee. At least one of the two additionalmembers should be from the student’sacademic department of emphasis. Thestudent must present evidence of regis-tration for at least one hour of projectcredit in any semester he or she intendsto work with members of the projectcommittee. In order to enroll in JGRD932, a student must meet with his or hercommittee chair to obtain the call num-ber to register for the class.

A “Professional Project Proposal” formmust be filed with the Journalism andMass Communications Graduate Officeby the last day of the drop/add periodduring the semester in which the studentintends to register and prior to workbeginning on the project (see sample athttp://www.unl.edu/journalism/forms/project.pdf). If this procedure is not fol-lowed, the Dean of the College ofJournalism and Mass Communicationsreserves the right to administrativelycancel the student’s registration in thecollege’s courses with the understandingthat there would be some tuition charge.

A proposal should consist of five to 10pages and should include proposed title,justification, audience, format, budgetand/or resources required, etc. Thesigned form will be kept on file in thejournalism graduate office and madeavailable to all members of theJournalism and Mass Communicationsfaculty.

The student is expected to follow theJournalism and Mass Communicationsgraduate committee format for projectdocuments. Guidelines for project for-mat are available from the Journalismand Mass Communications graduateoffice. If the project will require surveys,questionnaires or interviews the studentmay be asked to complete a Request forReview form. A student may not beginresearch until after the request hasreceived final approval from theInstitutional Review Board.

If the student is not writing a thesis, he orshe must schedule an oral exam to coin-cide with the student’s project presenta-tion. The Final Examination Report forMaster’s Degree form is due in theGraduate Studies office four weeks (threeweeks in summer) before the projectpresentation (and oral exam). After theoral exam, the report is signed by the oralexamination committee members andfiled in the Graduate Studies office.

Two weeks before the project presenta-tion, the chair will notify all Journalismand Mass Communications facultymembers of the time and date of thepresentation. The student should makecopies of the project available to allmembers of the project committee. Ahard copy and related materials must besubmitted to the Journalism and MassCommuni-cations office before com-mencement. The date of the projectacceptance and completion will berecorded on the “Professional ProjectProposal” form and placed in the stu-dent’s file in the Journalism and MassCommunications graduate office.

Professional Project

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The professional project has several objectives:

1. To allow faculty and other qualified persons to judge the professional competenceof the candidate

2. To stretch the professional abilities of the candidate3. To provide, if it is applicable, a professional base and research materials for the the-

sis4. To provide a basis for future projects and future research

How to apply

Upon request, the Journalism and Mass Communications graduate office will sendyou a packet of information. To see information from UNL Graduate Admissions,and to submit an online application, go to http://www.unl.edu/gradstudies.

1. Complete the Graduate Application online. Send two official transcripts fromeach college or univesity you have attended to:

Graduate AdmissionsUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln1100 Seaton HallLincoln, NE 68588-0619

The $45 application proocessing fee can be paid online with a credit card or youcan send a check or money order payable to University of Nebraska–Lincoln.The Graduate Studies Web site has more information about the applicationprocess and additional information for international students.

2. Prepare a packet of materials for the College of Journalism and Mass Communi-1. cations admission committee that demonstrates your professional and academic1. accomplishments and abilities. The packet should include:1. a. A statement of goals in which you tell the graduate faculty members what you

think they need to know about you, what you intend to do with the degree,how you will approach your studies. Use the sample questions on page 16 as aguide to make sure your statement is complete.

1. b. Examples of your work. These might include articles published in newspa-pers, magazines and professional journals; videotapes you produced, wrote ordesigned; audiotapes of your on-air work; advertising and public relationsmaterials; and anything else you consider appropriate. Please indicate if any ofthese items must be returned to you.

1. c. A resume and any other information about your professional career.1. d. GRE score1. e. TOEFL score of at least 600 for international students.1. f. TSE score for international students in broadcasting.g. Contact three references. Typically, these will be professors, former employers or

others who are in a position to judge your ability to complete graduate work. Askeach to write a letter of recommendation and send it to the college office. (Seeaddress above.) Advise them of your deadline.

3. Keep the graduate secretary informed of your current address, telephone num-ber and e-mail address. All materials must arrive no later than:

January 15 for summer sessionsMarch 15 for fall sessionsOctober 15 for spring sessions

Send your packet to:Graduate CommitteeCollege of Journalism and Mass CommunicationsUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln147 Andersen HallLincoln, NE 68588-0443

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Application Process

There is no guarantee of ultimateadmission to a degree program from anon-degree status; nor is there anyguarantee that credits earned as a non-degree student will be applied toward agraduate degree. Admission to theCollege of Journalism and MassCommunications graduate programmust be gained prior to the accumula-tion of six of the hours required undereach of the degree options. Some of thegraduate-level hours taken by non-degree objective students with post-baccalaureate status prior to admissionto the degree program may be includedin the program of studies at the discre-tion of the college and the approval ofthe Dean of Graduate Studies.

Students are responsible for meetingrequirements as stated in the Universityof Nebraska–Lincoln Graduate Studiesbulletin at the time of admission to theprogram in Journalism and MassCommunications. The work requiredfor a master’s degree must be completedwithin 10 consecutive calendar years.Coursework exceeding 10 years will notapply toward partial fulfillment of thedegree requirements for master’sdegrees at the University ofNebraska–Lincoln.

A student not registered for at least onehour of graduate credit in three consec-utive terms will be considered inactiveand must request reinstatement byGraduate Studies. A student must beregistered in the session in which he orshe plans to graduate.

Those students entering the programwithout a bachelor’s degree from anaccredited program in journalism andmass communications may be requiredto complete undergraduate courseworkin adddition to the graduate courses.Evaluation of needed prerequisites willbe made before a student is admitted.

Graduate Studies requires students inall programs to complete a written ororal comprehensive examination.Students seeking a master’s degree inthe College of Journalism and MassCommunications must complete anoral exam.

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AdmissionGraduate students will receive a letter of acceptance into the master’s program in jour-nalism from the Chair, Graduate Committee and a certificate of admission from theGraduate Admissions office.

Before First Semester1. Receive a letter with the name of contact person. The letter will be from the Chair,

Graduate Committee, College of Journalism and Mass Communications.2. Schedule a meeting or phone your contact person.3. Meet with your contact person to discuss first semester classes.

First Semester1. Select your adviser(see page 19). It can be your contact person or a professor in your

specialization. (If you elect to do a thesis and/or project, some or all of these same faculty members may serve on those committees, or you may ask others to serveinstead.)

2. Work with your adviser to establish a plan of study committee. Be alert to the factthat you and your plan of study committee must fill out a Memorandum ofCourses before the completion of 15 graduate hours. This plan outlines the cours-es needed to fulfill the requirements for the degree. The CoJMC form must beapproved by each student’s graduate committee. The Graduate Studies committeemust be approved by the University Graduate Studies office. Check with youradviser if you have questions about the form.

3. With your adviser and committee meet and receive approval for yourMemorandum of Courses and to discuss professional project and/or thesis ideas.

After First SemesterConsult your adviser before course registration each semester. When you are ready tobegin your professional project or thesis, talk to your adviser about potential commit-tee members (see page 19 of this handbook).

A Memorandum of Courses form is available online at www.unl.edu/gradstudies/current/downloads/Masters-Memorandum.pdf

1. Describe your professional and academic background and explain what attractedyou to apply to the Journalism and Mass Communications graduate program. Statein which program you are interested.

2. What do you hope to gain professionally from your graduate studies?3. What are your professional/career goals three years from now?

What are your immediate professional/career goals? Long range?4. Journalism and Mass Communications students also may take hours in other aca-

demic areas. What other subjects might be related to your media interests?

Faculty in your area of emphasis will examine your application materials and make arecommendation to the Journalism and Mass Communications graduate faculty,which will forward its own recommendation to the UNL Graduate Studies office. Youwill be notified in writing of acceptance or denial.

Sample Questions: Statement of Goals Your Responsibilities After Acceptance

Graduate Contacts

Ellen WeissinggerOffice of Graduate StudiesDean of Graduate Studies1100 Seaton HallUniversity of NebraskaLincoln, NE 68588-0619eweissinger1@unl.edu; 402-472-2875

Terri EastinGraduate Programs Specialist1100 Seaton HallUniversity of NebraskaLincoln, NE 68588-0619402-472-2875

Graduate Faculty

Rick AllowayAssistant Professor, Broadcastingralloway1@unl.edu; 402-472-6856

John BenderAssociate Professor, News-Editorialjbender1@unl.edu; 402-472-3053

Charlyne BerensProfessor, News-Editorialcberens1@unl.edu; 402-472-8241

Michael GoffSenior Lecturer, Advertisingmgoff1@unl.edu; 402-472-0219

Frauke HachtmannAssistant Professor, Advertisingfhachtmann1@unl.edu; 402-472-9848

Stacy JamesSenior Lecturer, Advertisingsjames2@unl.edu; 402-472-3069

Phyllis LarsenSenior Lecturer, Advertisingplarsen1@unl.edu; 402- 472-8521

Meg LauermanAssistant Professor, Advertising202 ADM (0424)mlauerman1@unl.edu; 402-472-0296

Laurie Thomas LeeAssociate Professor, Broadcastingllee1@unl.edu; 402-472-0595

Barney McCoyAssociate Professor, Broadcastingbmccoy2@unl.edu; 402-472-3047

Nancy MitchellProfessor, Advertisingnmitchell1@unl.edu; 402-472-5647

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Will Norton Jr.Dean & Professor, News-Editorialwnorton1@unl.edu; 402-472-8269

Jerry RenaudProfessor, Broadcastingjrenaud1@unl.edu; 402-472-3056

Linda ShipleyAssociate Dean & Professor, Advertisinglshipley1@unl.edu; 402-472-3041

Joe StaritaAssociate Professor, News-Editorialjstarita2@unl.edu; 402-472-8280

Amy StruthersAssistant Professor, Advertisingastruthers2@unl.edu; 402-472-3528

Bruce ThorsonAssociate Professor, News-Editorialbthorson2@unl.edu; 402-472-8279

Larry WalklinProfessor, Broadcastinglwalklin1@unl.edu; 402-472-3050

John WunderProfessor, Historyjwunder1@unl.edu; 402-472-3254

Advisers

Students admitted to the Journalism andMass Communications graduate pro-gram are assigned an adviser who willassist in choosing a committee and plan-ning the course of study. Make anappointment with your adviser beforeregistering for classes.

Students should rely on their advisers tohelp them with questions and planning.A Memorandum of Courses must befilled out during the first semester thestudent is enrolled.

The adviser will also be able to help thestudent develop and produce a profes-sional project (if the student chooses toinclude a project in his/her program).The project is normally undertaken oncethe coursework is complete, but the stu-dent and adviser can be working on thetopic as the student proceeds through thecoursework.

The adviser will be able to assist the stu-dent in developing and producing a mas-ter’s thesis (if that is included in the stu-dent’s program). The thesis is also usual-ly written after coursework is completed,but it is important that the student makeplans early in the program.

Nancy MitchellCoJMCGraduate Chair and Professor147 Andersen HallUniversity of NebraskaLincoln, NE 68588-0443nmitchell1@unl.edu; 402-472-5647

Valerie EllsworthCoJMCGraduate Program Staff147 Andersen HallUniversity of NebraskaLincoln, NE 68588-443vellwsworth1@unl.edu; 402-472-3041