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Professor Morris was a tough, but extraordinary professor for Parthenon. He truly taught you what it was like to be a real newspaper reporter. I treasure my time and the lessons learned in his class. Law and ethics are two subjects that are typically pretty boring, but Hollis and Dennison were able to make these boring topics interesting and pertinent to students. I still think of cases and stories I learned about in those two courses.

These three courses engaged me with real-world scenarios or actual clients. These classes are valuable to my experience in similar ways to the Internship I did through SOJMC. In Campaigns and Media Planning I worked through real case studies with teams to build full campaigns for clients, and Strategy built on research foundations: focus groups, data gathering and interviewing for campaigns.

they became the basics of my career

Basic PR knowledge, proper writing techniques and how to run a successful campaign.

The technology learned and the hands on experience really helped.

The paper simulates a real job and the other two provide valuable skills that can be used and is applicable to many fields.

I work in radio so the skills learned in Audio Production are put to use every day. Not only that, but that was one of the few classes that taught that 95% wasn't good enough. Electronic Media Management gave us a glimpse of how to be managers and what managers must deal with on a daily basis. News writing is a fundamental part of my job. You must be able to write and it be second nature.

These classes were the foundation for building my knowledge and skills.

I carried around my media planning and research books and materials until they fell apart. If you work in advertising in any capacity, whether for media at an agency or within a company's marketing dept; this is practical NEEDED information. You will use it daily. Campaigns prepares you to work on an actual

They were spot on and related to the work I do.

These courses helped me prepare for the technical work in media and to work with employees. While the technology has changed, many of the basic concepts taught in these classes have created a solid foundation for my work over the years.

Graphics of Communications - I learned InDesign and Photoshop. Campaigns - I learned about working in an agency, seeing a campaign from start to finish, and planning and organizational skills. Internship - Real world experience where I utilized InDesign and Photoshop, learned more about promotions, social media and planning.

I use the skills obtained in these classes in my professional (and personal) life. That said, it was hard to narrow it down to just three.

Helped me to market myself and work towards becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Because it was more hands on and less theory based. I actually still use or at least use the information learned in those two classes as a basis for a majority of my on-air/production based work.

I entered journalism school with the intention of covering politics for a newspaper or magazine. Newswriting II allowed me to get my feet wet by covering the City of Huntington and Reporting Public Affairs further helped by teaching me how to dig through budgets, write FOIAs and report on hard-hitting political news. Copy editing helped because it taught me to be a better writer and become more aware of simple mistakes, such as spelling or grammatical errors. It also taught me more about AP Style.

JRN 202 taught me to proof, double and triple proof my work. My AP Stylebook is always within reach -- even though I don't write for print.

Bos' courses were real-world based and demanding. The graphics course I had was a solid foundation that's served me well in print and on-screen applications.

Closest to what I wanted to pursue as a career and the most relevant information and experience pertaining to possible post-graduate employment Writing and technical skills; critical thinking about actions.

Having a solid knowledge of the history of mass media and communications theories has proven helpful on many occasions -- more than I ever would have expected. Even though I work in broadcasting, a basic understanding of InDesign, Photoshop, etc., has been very helpful to me over the years.

I was/am able to use much of what I learned in these classed in the real world.

They are the things I do at a newspaper on a daily basis. I have to know the right way to word and display stories and photographs to not only appeal to the reader, but to be factually and ethically correct.

They focused on more items I have dealt with in the management realm.

Those courses challenged me, and I felt engaged. The opportunity to learn was tangible and exciting. Plus, those courses (and several others) prepared me for my internships, graduate school and work in the field.

Those courses laid the groundwork for what I do now. They made me a better writer and a better editor. I use things I learned in those courses daily.

JMC 360 - It's becoming increasingly important to have design/layout/image skills in any job. JMC 330 - Good introduction to public relations field. JMC 101 - Great introduction to media literacy.

Being able to write effectively is a skill that I use every day.

They helped me develop a well-rounded skill set.

241 and 360 taught me the computer stuff I need to do my daily job and law has provided many facts that have helped me in my professional situations.

Sports Broadcasting was taught in a manner that covered more than simply the realm of sports. I learned about pacing, communicating in simple terms, and concise descriptive writing/speaking. TV Reporting prepared me more for the technical side of the job. Although Final Cut Pro on the 2004 computers made a single pkg take 3 hours to edit because the computer was so slow, our Edius program at WSAZ is almost identical. I was ahead of many people who worked here for years shortly after the transition because I

Sorry - it's been too many years. I can not remember the courses I took.

They had the most applicability to the real world.

They were the most practical to real life in an advertising agency. The work we did for the National Student Advertising Competition spilled throughout multiple classes and very closely mirrored the work I do every day.

They helped me learn my voice as a writer, how to interview, and how to capture photos for journalistic use, all skills I use constantly at my current job.

Professor Rabe's courses were what I considered to be "graduate level" courses. Some other professors' expectations were below what I thought should be expected of graduate level studies.

I have been applying all the skills I learn from these courses to my current job position.

Law - I'm in law school, and I seem to be one of the few students who "gets" First Amendment jurisprudence. JMC 102 - I think this was helpful because Prof. Rabe taught my section. He was one of the few professors I had at Marshall who actually expected well-researched and well-written work. It seemed boring at the time, but all I do now is research, and I realize how helpful and great his class actually was. PR Campaign - This is the best possible class for teaching a person how to handle frustrating situations. Having actual responsibility in school with a kind of safety-net is really helpful.

Radio reporting set a solid framework for broadcast news, television news gave me hands-on experience in my field, and Parthenon reporting gave me a diverse, strong background as a journalist.

They provided the basic underpinnings of skills I have used my entire career in print production and public relations.

In my job my abilities to write, ask good questions and be one step ahead of where I need to be are crucial. These classes helped to develop skills while also being pushed outside of my comfort zone with deadlines. All very important to my daily tasks.

All of these courses offered the opportunity for hands-on experience. In television production, it's all about what you are able to produce, shoot, edit or write that future employers want to see. There is no question, that I wouldn't have the job I have today without the experiences at WMUL. I was able to work around with athletes, call games, produce features and report and produce sports shows. To this day when I come across students that want to work in sports radio I encourage them to look into Marshall.

The skills I learned in these courses are the most valued with my current employer particularly writing, event planning, and design.

When I took Janet Dooley's Advertising course I got interested in it. I also joined Ad-Fed team. From there, my career centered around broadcast News (I was a TV and a Radio news anchor) but I always stayed close to advertising and sales. When I got my Ph.D., I got interested in in the Internet, from there, I did a ton of research on Internet marketing. I worked at Florida State for ten years in the Integrated Marketing Communication Division where I taught Advertising and Marketing. From there, I was hired at Mercer, where I am today (although out of the classroom and in Administration. But it was Dooley's class that was most influential in my career.

Parthenon was the hardest class I ever had to take. Even though, I am not currently working in the print journalism field, the grueling hours, quick lessons in professionalism, and absolute reliance on integrity prepared me for any professional occupation. If the internship wasn't required, I wouldn't have done it. That experience alone was the reason I received my first position out of college. The Introduction to PR was a whirlwind tour of my future. Also, an honorable mention would go to JMC 101. It taught me how to not procrastinate, and to find sources. Also, there were current news quizzes which encouraged us to be news hounds. Lastly, JMC 201 was helpful because AP Style was drilled into my brain where it continues to thrive to this day.

I apply those teachings to my current profession.

Real world experience was gained from them.




100 – taught me proper grammar and AP Style

The idea of ethics can be applied to many applications in everyday life. A writing course is helpful in everyday situations as well. An advertising course is helpful for me as a future educator. Advertisements are everywhere and I could possibly create a lesson for students to learn about advertising. I might be able to work with my students on a project creating and advertisement.

Each was taught by Dan Hollis. MU Report was basically a precursor of what I would end up doing in my career. Dan was also incredibly tough on me, but fair. Challenged me to be better, without settling for anything less than what I was capable of.

Understanding of importance of visual presentation and a touch of marketing, and helped me land my first PR internship, which launched my PR career. Learned to write concisely and factually in a condensed news style. Ethical situations shape every media response every day and have a different perspective of the public relations field.

Since I was planning on becoming a teacher, of course, that was most valuable.

I believe these courses in particular gave me a very well-rounded look at what I would face in the future as a public relations professional.

Hands on experience in and out of the classroom were the most helpful.

Media law - now in law school may specialize in this Campaigns - practical work where you can learn on the job Parthenon - understanding deadlines and the other side of pr for getting stories placed.

In my professional career as a news designer, I needed the skills of copy editing and design, as well as digital imaging, which is why 302 (Sullivan) and 360 (Johnson) were the most important. The range of assignments in both classes tested and expanded my abilities as a visual communicator. As for my academic career, I recall JMC 601, research methods with Prof. Dooley, as a class that set my career into motion as a researcher. A particular exchange where she explained operationalization by asking me to explain a tub of popcorn sticks in my mind; I use this same exchange with my own graduate students now.

In each of these courses, my professors (Terry Hapney, Burnis Morris and Rebecca Johnson) provided me with practical, hands-on knowledge which enabled me to gain the necessary experience to succeed in the field of communications and public relations. More specifically, Professor Hapney was a great mentor to have in regard to PR writing and campaign management. After his classes, I felt ready to pursue a master's degree in corporate media in addition to working as a market researcher for a firm in Southeastern Ohio and as a society editor for The Parkersburg News & Sentinel. Truly, I probably learned as much, if not more, from my time at Marshall University's J-School than I did in my master's program at Marietta College. Thanks guys!

Too old to remember the course names. - Intro writing and AP style - Semester writing for the Parthenon - Senior broadcasting course

Digital Imaging focused on how important new and developing technology is ever-changing and we need to know the basics of a variety of programs to succeed. Women and Minorities helped shine a light on the realities of how things work outside of college, which is necessary to know if we are the generation to close the gap. Law of Mass Communications contained important information that every journalist needs to know to succeed in the work place. Knowing your boundaries is important.

They are the most applicable to my current job in the legal field.

i don't remember its been a long time

The professors were what made the courses useful. Dan Hollis taught me a lot and I have no memory of the course titles I took from him.

All of the courses had real life assignments instead if hypothetical situations. Real experience that I was able to put on my resume.

All of the skills gathered in these courses made me marketable to my current employer as someone who has experience in multiple areas of higher education and in marketing/public relations strategy-- in a well-rounded way (design, writing, campaign execution).

They were a great help in preparing me for the real world.

The Advanced Audio Production class taught about a variety of useful concepts that I still use today ranging from editing audio with digital programs, to the importance of natural sound, to writing, interviewing, etc. Dr. Arnold's class taught so many valuable lessons that will be stuck in my head throughout my life.

The first two 101 - 102 and 201 - 202 were Turner and Arnold classes. You learned from them. The classes were not as important as they were. The Media in Society class was Tom McCoy. It was an eye opener. McCoy was good, he opened new windows and doors on the role and function of mass media.

These courses were the most helpful because they challenged me as a writer and gave me many opportunities to create pieces for my work portfolio that I could use upon graduation. They also provided me with real world experience that made the transition into the workplace smooth and successful.

Most applicable to my career and gave me better understanding of the mass media and why they do what they do.

I still rely on the skills I learned in those classed to this day.

The three courses listed above were helpful because they taught more than the topic at hand. The most important things I learned in these classes were real-world skills such as how to think and view ethical dilemmas, how to write in a manner that communicates the information quickly and thoroughly and how to work as part of a team. Even though my field is not focused on Advertising, I still need and use skills that I was taught at SOJMC. In fact, I am a more valuable member of my team because I know how to communicate and work with people of all ages and backgrounds.

It is important to know how to use the web as EVERYTHING is going that way Same with Digital Imaging Understanding how to read a budget is extremely important

Dr. Bailey was the first time I had ever had solid expectations with solid consequences in my life. There were no excuses, no dilly dallying, no favorites. There was nothing but pure, cold justice. He taught me what critical thinking actually was, and the difficulty involved. He taught me that the true worth of my education was dependent on how much work I was willing to put into it. The remarkable part of these lessons is that he never came out and said them. I learned them on my own from his teaching style. I have never had a teacher like him, and I will never again. I owe him a debt of gratitude. Media Literacy taught me how the mass media works, how to watch TV, and how to be aware of the messages I was receiving. I do not regret this class, because the media is ubiquitous in this day and age, and it's wise to know how penetrating and pervasive these messages are. I bundled my last answer with Ethics and Women and Minorities in the Media (WMM), because I think they go well together. Ethics taught me how unethical the field of Journalism is. I spent my semester in this class listening to my classmates and being disgusted. They knew right from wrong but didn't care. When I took WMM, I was very closed off. I have a tendency to play devil's advocate, and taking that class combined with my white/male privilege bullheaded mindset didn't do any good for me at the time. However, it planted a seed in my head that grew, and after taking that class, I started reading feminist literature and reading more about black history. I now know how ignorant I was, how my privilege propagates that privilege, and therefore how to overcome that way of thinking. I am a better person because that class made me confront something in myself.

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