Tulane

[sixerfan3]

<p>Hey guys,
I was just wondering, do any of you know anything about Tulane's Communication Program. I know that its not one of the most popular majors at the school, but are there a lot of classes that you can choose from and do they offer many internships? I loved the school, but I want to know about the communication program before I decide further. Thank you</p>

[jph093]

<p>Hey sixerfan! Here’s a quote from a thread awhile back about the communications dept. </p>

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@exceptionalsea

when i was at tulane i actually found the communication program to be really challenging and interesting. the higher level and required courses that you take when you are a junior and senior were not easy and in general, really expanded my thinking on media and society. however, i did find that the communication program at tulane is much more theoretical rather than practical. while communication programs at other schools may focus more on practical applications like public speaking, advertising, or graphic design (just examples, i really have no idea what other communication programs actually focus on) tulane’s communication program is much more focused on the hows and whys of media and what it has to do with society. it is also much more focused on writing and thinking. what i got from it, and what communication professors will tell you, is that tulane’s program is very much geared to the student who would like to go on to graduate school. i hope that gives you some insight, but i’d encourage you to talk to vicki mayer (i believe she is still the head of the department), about what it is that you might want to get from the program. they are very accommodating and can help you tailor the major to what suits you. did you check into political communication classes? i know i took one when i was there. just an idea! lastly, i found the communication program to be absolutely fantastic at internship placement. they regularly send out e-mails on a listserv of communication majors (if you don’t receive them just make sure you sign up by talking to the department) about internships and temporary projects around new orleans, and even all over the country. my friends who were interested in film and television had tons of opportunities because of all the filming that’s being done in new orleans, while i myself was able to land a paid music internship my junior year.

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<p>Also, if you go to [Tulane</a> University - Class Schedule](<a href=“http://classschedule.tulane.edu/]Tulane”>http://classschedule.tulane.edu/) and search all courses under communications you can see all the classes they offer</p>

[fallenchemist]

<p>The other general theme that seems to recur regarding the communications major at Tulane is that while it is more limited than at some other schools which have a strong focus in the area, the internship possibilities in New Orleans and nearby are actually pretty good. I have no first hand knowledge of the specifics.</p>

<p>I will suggest that if you have an interest in communications within a particular area, Tulane is a great place to double major. They make it particularly easy because of the way the college is structured. It strikes me that in the competitive world of communications, having some specialized knowledge might be useful, but of course I have no idea what your goals are.</p>