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Communication and Media Senior Seminar

COMM 450
Open Closing on February 18, 2025 / 4 spots left
Nazareth University
Nazareth University
Rochester, New York, United States
Jenn Billinson
She / Her
Assistant Professor
4
Timeline
  • February 20, 2025
    Experience start
  • May 3, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
4 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Digital marketing Communications Marketing strategy Media Social justice
Skills
graphic design social media content creation research writing and editing
Learner goals and capabilities

Innovative collaboration meets tailored communication initiatives in Nazareth University's Communication and Media senior seminar.


By intertwining liberal arts with professional practice, our curriculum nurtures critical thinking, theoretical prowess, and practical expertise. In this program, students are poised to tackle communication challenges, equipped with a holistic foundation to excel in various career paths, spanning media, advertising, public relations, marketing, law, event management, and beyond.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
14 learners
Project
30 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 3
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
Project timeline
  • February 20, 2025
    Experience start
  • May 3, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Constructing oral, written, and visual messages that are coherent, persuasive, and ethical.
  • Content creation including but not limited to podcasts, blogs, video
  • Market research and analysis
  • Social media campaigns and marketing plans
  • Analyzing business and tailoring media plans


Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.

How is your project relevant to the experience?