Student

Handbook

Cinema & Photography

Radio - Television
Journalism

www.mcma.siu.edu
Table of
Contents
01 Contact People
02 Important Web Sites
03-04 Introduction
05-06 Curriculum requirements for MCMA
07 Closed class card/restricted late entry
permit
08 Course withdrawals
09 Grading policies
10 MCMA student programs
11-17 Department of Cinema & Photography
12-13 Major core classes
14 Requirements for C&P
15 Requirements for Cinema
16 Requirements for Photography
17 C & P posting sheet
18-21 School of Journalism
19 First day attendance policy
20 Requirements for Journalism
21 Photojournalism requirements
22-24 Department of Radio-Television
23 Requirements for Radio-Television
24 Specializations
25 Foreign language substitutions

26-28 Glossary of terms

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Contact Important
People Web Sites
Cinema & Photography Cinema & Photography
http://cp.siu.edu/
Carol Westerman-Jones
Academic Advisor
Phone: 453-4164 School of Journalism
E-mail: carolw@siu.edu http://www.journal.siu.edu/
Office: 1121B Communications Building
Radio-Television
Journalism http://www.rtv.siu.edu
Jack Young
Academic Advisor College of Mass Communication and Media Arts
Phone: 453-3280 http://www.mcma.siu.edu
E-mail: jayo001@siu.edu
Office: 1210A Communications Building Daily Egyptian
http://www.siude.com/
Radio-Television
Jean Kelley University Core Curriculum Requirements
Academic Advisor http://www.siu.edu/~corecurr/crselist.html
Phone: 453-6902
E-mail: jeank@siu.edu
Office: 1050G Communications Building Salukinet
http://salukinet.siu.edu/
MCMA Undecided
Jason Hartz Scholarships
Academic Advisor http://www.siu.edu/~fao/
Phone: 453-4303
E-mail: hartzj@siu.edu WIDB Radio
Office: 1014B Communications Building http://www.widb.net

WSIU Public Broadcasting

http://www.wsiu.org
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Introduction Introduction
The College of Mass Communication & Media Arts (MCMA) is pleased Student Responsibilities
to welcome you to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. By selecting Students also have many responsibilities to ensure their educational needs:
a major in MCMA, you have chosen to participate in one of the finest *Scheduling appointments promptly and keeping them.
programs in the country. *Updating the progress sheet in this handbook regularly and keeping all
MCMA prepares students for careers in Cinema, Photography, Jour- information provided by your advisor.
nalism, Radio and Television by combining creative, analytical, theo- *Asking specific questions about University Core Curriculum requirements,
academic policies and procedures, academic standards, and
retical and professional courses. As an MCMA student, you will learn resource referrals (tutoring, career/major exploration, study-skills
the communication skills of tomorrow from industry veterans, nation- workshops, etc.).
ally recognized artists and scholars, all of whom work closely with *Providing accurate information to your advisor about your
students. courses,instructors, study habits and academic progress.
Purpose of this Handbook *Listening to your advisor and considering his or her advice and
This advisement handbook will help you plan your academic career recommendations.
throughout your years as an undergraduate MCMA major. This hand-
book is meant to be used with the SIUC Undergraduate Catalog and A final note on advisement: please know your graduation require-
semester Schedule of Classes. The Undergraduate Catalog and this ments. If you are confused about what courses to take, please do not
handbook contain important information about advisement, registra- consult friends (even if they are older, wiser and have “been through
tion, University policies, curriculum, graduation requirements and other it all”). Instead, talk with your academic advisor who will have knowl-
information you can use as you navigate through your undergradu- edge of the current requirements and various options specific to
ate educational experience. each student.
To effectively monitor your progress, a progress sheet is enclosed in this
handbook. Be sure to post your grades on this sheet after each
semester. This handbook is for personal and advisement use. There-
fore, please bring this handbook with you to your advisement
appointments.
Academic Advising
While your academic advisor will help you plan your academic
program it is ultimately your responsibility to meet the requirements
you need for graduation (see the SIUC Undergraduate Catalog). Your
advisor is available to assist you with questions and concerns you
might have during your course of study.
Advisor Responsibilities
Academic advisors have many responsibilities that ensure students
receive the best educational advice. These responsibilities include:
*Being prepared by having appropriate resource materials.
*Providing accurate and specific information regarding University
Core Curriculum, academic policies and procedures, academic
standards and resource referrals.
*Listening to and assisting students in making decisions and solving
problems.
*Suggesting options concerning careers, majors and selection of
courses.
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Curriculum Requirements Curriculum Requirements
for MCMA for MCMA
MCMA core curriculum requirements are the same as the University Core Linguistics 200
Curriculum. Requirements within MCMA vary according to the individual English 121, 204,
department. The requirements are listed in the sections of the appropriate Philosophy 102, 104, 105, 103A,103B
department. Science 6
Select one course from each group.
UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (41 SEMESTER HOURS) Group I: Chemistry 106, Geography 104, Geology 111, 112, Physics
I.Foundation Skills 12 101 0r Physics 103
Composition 6 Group II. Plant Biology 115, Plant Biology 117 or Zoology 115
Mathematics 3 Social Science 6
Speech Communication 101 3 Select two courses from the following: (Students may take only
II.Disciplinary Studies 23 one course in history to satisfy this area requirement.)
Fine Arts 3 Anthropology 104, Economics 113, Geography 103, History 110,
Human Health 2 112, Political Science 114, Psychology 102, Sociology 108.
Humanities 6
Science 6 Students are strongly advised to complete their Disciplinary Studies courses
Social Science 6 before enrolling in the Integrative Studies courses.
III.Integrative Studies 6
Multicultural: Diversity in the United States 3 Multicultural: Diversity in the United States 3
Interdisciplinary 3 Select one course from the following:
Art and Design 227, 267 Administration of Justice 203, Anthropology
Total 41 202, 204 Black American Studies 215, English 205, French 200,
History 202, 210, Linguistics 201, Mass Communication and Media
Composition 6
Arts 204, Music 203, Philosophy 210, 211, Kinesiology, 210, Political
English 101 & English 102 to be completed with a grade of C or
Science 278, Psychology 223, 233, Sociology 215, 223, Speech
better. English 120, if completed with a grade of “C” or better, will
Communication 201, Women’s Studies 200, 201, 223.
also complete the composition requirement. Linguistics 101 and
Interdisciplinary 3
102 will complete the composition requirement for international
Select one course from the following:
students. *Radio-Television students - see page 19.
Agriculture 300I, Architecture 314I, Art and Design 307I, 317I, BAS
Mathematics 3
332i, CLAS 315i, 316i, Economics 302I, English 304I, 307I, Engineering
Mathematics 110, 113 or any higher level mathematics course
301I, 303I, Foreign Languages and Literatures 301I, Geography
numbered 108, or above, with the exception of 114.
3011, 303I, Geology 328I, 3291, 330I, Journalism 306I, 314I, Liberal
Fine Arts
Arts 300I, Linguistics 320I, Music 303I, 362I, Philosophy 303I, 307I, 308I,
Select one course from the following: Art and Design 100A, 100B,
309I, Plant Biology 301I, 303I, Political Science 314I, 332I, 352I, 372I,
101, Cinema and Photography 101, English 119, 206a, 206b, FL
Radio-Television 362I, Sociology 304I, 306I, Speech Communication
200a, b, c, History 201, Music 103, Theater 101.
3011, Women’s Studies 301I, 3071, 320I Zoology 312I.
Human Health 2
Select one course from the following: Biology 202, Food and
Nutrition 101, Health Education 101, Kinesiology 101, Physiology
201-3 and Rehab 205.
Humanities 6
Select two of the following courses:
German 101a, 101b, History 101a, 101b, Philosophy 103a, 103b, Art
& Design 207a, 207b, 207c, Classics 230, 270, 271, East Asia 102
French 101a, 101b.
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Closed Course
Class Card Withdrawals
How to complete a Closed/Restricted Late Entry Permit COURSE WITHDRAWALS
Secure a signed permit from the appropriate instructor or person authorized to sign Prior to the refund deadline, eligible students may drop a course via
the card and take the permit to your academic advisor to register for the course.
Salukinet.

the student unduly handicapped by this late enrollment. Your signature and the

granted for the student to enter your class at this time. This also authorizes
Course Withdrawal Deadlines

________________________________________________________________________
Date Expires ______

Date Expires ______

above has requested permission to enter your class late. As the instructor,
you are in the best position to judge whether you will be inconvenienced or
COURSE _______________ SECTION _______ CREDIT HOURS _______ SEM/YR ____

STUDENT’S NAME ______________________________________ ID NO. __________

Good through the first week of classes only, or untill the first day of

authorized departmental signature on this form indicate that permission is

If classes meet for Deadline to Withdraw Dead line to Withdraw

Mandatory after the first week of classes. The student whose name appears

__________
Date
with refund NO refund

13 to 16 weeks 2nd week 8th week

(Autorized Dept. Signature)

9 to 12 weeks 2nd week 6th week
8 weeks 2nd week 4th week
7 weeks 1st week 4th week
4 to 6 weeks 1st week 3rd week

____________________
2 to 3 weeks 1st day 1st week
less than 2 weeks 1st day 2nd day
______________

Unless a student has processed an authorized withdrawal from a course

by the deadline in the schedule above, the student will not be allowed to
RESTRICTED CLASS PERMIT

Date

withdraw from the course. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that

the withdrawal process is officially completed. Students who do not
withdraw, but stop attending the class, will receive a grade of “F” in the
entry into a closed or restricted class.

course.
class if it begins after week 01.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY

____________________ __________

Students registered for academic work must obtain a withdrawal if they

____________________________
(Authorized Dept. Signature)

contemplate leaving the University. If the student has not made any
LATE ENTRY PERMIT

Date

tuition and fees payment, the registration may be canceled. If the

(Dept. & No.)

student has paid or made partial payment for tuition and fees, a with-
drawal must be processed. If a housing contract has been purchased,
(Instructor’s Signature)

the student must contact University Housing to cancel the contract.

CLOSED

Withdrawal from the University is a serious decision which, in many cases,

affects financial assistance status, housing contracts, and academic
records. A student may, with authorization from the Office of Transitional
Programs (Woody Hall, 453-7041), the instructors, and the
academic dean, obtain a withdrawal. For more information on with-
drawing from the University, refer to the SIUC Undergraduate Catalog.
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Grading Programs
GRADE POLICIES
PEER ADVISOR PROGRAM
Grade Point Calculations A peer advisor is an experienced student who helps new students make a smooth
transition to SUI`s College of Mass Communication and Media Arts. Peer advisors are
nominated by chairs/directors, academic advisors and faculty. They recieve training
Grade Symbol Definition Grade Points to participate in a variety of activities geared towards helping make new students
per Hour familiar with the College as well as the Southern Illinois University community.
A Excellent 4 New students are assigned a peer advisor before classes begin. During the first few
B Good 3 weeks of school, new students meet and visit with the peer advisors at a variety of
C Satisfactory 2 activities including the College orientation held the first week of classes.
D Poor 1
MCMA AMBASSADORS
F Failure 0 The MCMA Ambassadors are a select group of students who help the college recruit
Pass Pass (Used only in Pass/Fail system) prospective undergraduate students to the College. The ambassadors assist with
W Authorized withdrawal building tours and open houses, give presentations to community colleges and high
INC Incomplete school groups and contact prospective students to help them with their college
selection process.
AU Audit (No grade or credit earned)
WF Failure due to not withdrawing from
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
course Faculty and students have an opportunity to interact with one another in an informal
setting at the campus dining centers in the Food for Thought program, sponsored by
Formula for calculating grade point average (GPA) = Total grade University Housing. In this special program, students and faculty members invite each
other to share a meal and conversation. whether the discussion is about current issues,
points divided by total credit hours.
an academic program, or simply sharing each other`s company, Food for Thought
offers students a special opportunity to engage a faculty member in dialogue outside
EXAMPLE I the classroom.
of
Credit hours Grades Grade Points
Class 1 3 B (3 pts.) 9 KELLOGG HALL
Class 2 4 B (3 pts.) 12 Students in the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts have the option of
Class 3 3 A (4 pts.) 12 living in Kellogg Hall, a Thompson Point residence hall designated just for MCMA
Class 4 3 F (0 pts.) 0 students. The College's Student Services staff and a Faculty Coordinator work with
the Resident Assistant on each floor to help provide programs and services to the
Class 5 2 C (2 pts.) 4
residents. Faculty and University Associates from the College volunteer their time
Total 15 hours 37 points attending events and activities with Kellogg students. Examples include helping
students move in, participating in floor meetings, socials, educational programs,
37 grade points/15 credit hours = 2.46 G.P.A. for the semester “Food for Thought” meals involving the Dean, faculty, staff and residents, and bringing
goodies for residents during Finals Week. Past events also include career development
programs, political discussions, a photography contest, academic success sessions,
REPEAT GRADE POLICY Study Abroad presentations, a video competition, and the opportunity to meet
All earned grades carrying quality point values are considered when and interact with key personnel, including the College's Dean, Internship Coordinator
computing students’ grade point averages, including each earned and Academic Advisors.
grade in a repeated course that is taken prior to summer 1996.
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Cinema & Photography
In the Department of Cinema & Photography at SIUC students study the
history, theory, and practice of cinema and/or photography while exploring
the social, critical, and ideological implications of moving and still pictures.
The program provides a foundation for professional, fine arts, and educa-
tional careers in cinema and photography, as well as for the study of and
experimentation with both cinema and photography as media for commu-
nication and personal expression. Students can choose an emphasis in fine
arts photography, commercial photography, cinema production, cinema
studies (history/theory/criticism), screenwriting or digital communication.
The fine art photography emphasis encourages students to realize a
personal vision. Students study topics such as digital imaging, large format
photography, sensitometry, and history and criticism. Experimental applica-
tions of these tools are presented in courses covering non-silver photogra-
phy and experimental darkroom and camera techniques. Studio workshops
and advanced topics courses allow for individual artistic expression, as well
as for investigation of special topics such as narrative tableau, the land-
scape, and environmental portraiture.
The commercial photography emphasis explores the fields of advertising,
illustration and publication/editorial while stressing original concepts.
Through their coursework, students learn professional skills in large format
photography, digital imaging and sensitometry.
The cinema studies curriculum takes a liberal arts approach to the study of
the history, criticism, and theory of cinema. Courses address a range of
topics in the areas of film analysis and film theory, film styles and genres, film
authors, and the histories of documentary, experimental, and narrative film.
Cinema studies prepares students for advanced academic work as well as
for careers in film criticism for magazines and newspapers; in film program-
ming for museums, festivals, and universities; and in the expanding area of
film distribution.
The moving image is the basis for the cinema production emphasis.
Students may work independently or in group productions in one or more of
the following modes: documentary, experimental, narrative, or animation.
Courses include writing for film, animation, digital postproduction, optical
printing and advanced sync sound production. Students choose careers as
independent filmmakers, or with organizations producing entertainment,
documentation, learning aids and experimental statements.
The digital communication specialization curriculum is designed to give
students a high level of competence to function as content developers, a
strong sense of aesthetics and design, hands-on technical instruction and a
deep understanding of the principles of networked audio/visual communica-
tion used in electronic media.
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Major
Core Classes
In order to be eligible for entry into any CP 300 level class a student must
meet all of the following criteria.
1) a minimum of 2.75 cumulative g.p.a. (includes transfer course grades)
2) sophomore standing (26 credit hours or more completed).
3) MCMA 202 completed with a C or better.
4) CP 101 completed with a B or better.
CINEMA
CP 355 Film Production I is a super-8 film (not video) course. Students make
3-4 short super-8 films in this course. Each student must supply their own
Super-8 camera ($75-$200), purchase their film and pay for film processing
($500-$600). Students will also be required to purchase an external Fire Wire
drive which will be used for this course and subsequent film production
courses (approximate cost $300). Total out of pocket equipment and materi-
als costs for this course are $800-$1,000.
CP 376 Film Production II is a 16mm film course. Each student will plan, script,
shoot and edit their own 16mm film in this class. This is a selective class. In
order to be eligible for consideration for entry into this course a students must
have junior standing (56 or more credit hours completed), pass CP 355 with a
grade of A or B, CP 352 Writing for the Short Film and CP 368 Intro to Film
Theory with grades of C or better and have a 2.75 g.p.a. in CP department
courses. The Cinema faculty will review the academic records of all students
applying to this course and determine who will be allowed to enter the
course based on these academic criteria. 16mm cameras may be checked
out to students at the Cinema equipment room. Students must supply film,
pay for the film processing and transfer of the film to digital video. Expected
supply costs $1,500-$2,000.
PHOTOGRAPHY
CP 220 Intro to Photography is a prerequisite for CP 320. Students wishing to
enter CP 320 must pass CP 220, or an equivalent Black and White darkroom
photography course, with a grade of C or better. CP 220 is a half semester, 2
credit hour course. Students will be required to provide their own manual
35mm camera, black & white film, film developer and black & white photo-
graphic paper. Expected costs for materials (not including camera) are
$200-$300.
CP 320 Photography I is an intermediate level, darkroom based, black and
white photography class. Students wishing to enter this class must 1) have
sophomore standing, 2) have passed CP 220 with a grade of C or better.
Students must supply their own manual 35mm still photography camera,
black & white film, film developer and photographic paper. Transfer students
who receive equivalent credit for CP 320 based on a transferred course are
required to participate in and pass the CP 320 faculty portfolio review in order
to take any advanced courses in photography at SIUC. The portfolio must be
submitted to the CP academic advisor prior to the end of the semester
before they wish to begin coursework at SIUC.
Expected materials costs, not including camera: $500.
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Major Requirements for
Core Classes C&P
CP 322 Photography II is a color photography course. To be considered for this Requirement for the bachelor of arts degree in Cinema & Photography
course a student must have passed CP 320 with a grade of C or better and
have passed the faculty portfolio review at the end of the semester just prior Emphasis in Cinema
to entry into CP 322. Students must supply their own manual 35mm camera, University Core Curriculum Requirements 41
film and color photographic paper and other incidental items. Expected (includes CP 101 to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement)
costs: $300-$500.
Requirements for the specialization in Cinema 38
A maximum of 54 semester hours of Cinema & Photography course work
CP 324 Photography III is a digital photography course. In this course students
may be used to complete BA requirements.
will learn about digital manipulation and output. Students are not required to
CP (101), 352, 355, 360, 368 and 376 17
own a digital camera for this course. Students may use either a film or digital
Cinema courses numbered 400-499 21
camera for capture. Students will be required to supply computer
disks. Expected costs: $100-$200. Must include 6 credit hours from 449, 461, 461, 462, 463, 466 or 467.
Must also include either CP 499 Senior Thesis, or CP 496A,B Film Production
III & IV.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR ALL CINEMA & PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION COURSES
No more than 9 credit hours of CP 491, 495 & 497 may count toward the
ARE NOT LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED ABOVE.
400 level required courses.
CINEMA & PHOTOGRAPHY FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE POLICY
Electives 41
Students who do not attend the first class meeting of any Cinema &
A maximum of 13 additional credit hours in CP department courses may be
Photography department class may lose their enrollment in the class.
used toward elective credits.
Students will be notified by mail if they are dropped from a class due to
non-attendance.
Total 120
Emphasis in Photography

University Core Curriculum Requirements 41

(includes CP 101 to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement)
Requirements for the specialization in Photography 35
A maximum of 54 semester hours of Cinema & Photography course work
may be used to complete BA requirements.
CP 310 History of Photography, CP 320 Photography I, CP 322 Photography II,
, Intro to Photography
and CP 324 Photography III CP 220 12
CP 400 level courses 21
(must include CP 498 Senior Portfolio or CP 431 & 432)
Intermediate level courses CP 401-415 at least 3
Advanced level courses CP 420 and above at least 12

Electives 44
May include up to 21 additional hours of CP course work
Total 120
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Requirements for Requirements for
Cinema Photography
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN CINEMA & PHOTOGRAPHY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN CINEMA & PHOTOGRAPHY
WITH AN EMPHASIS IN CINEMA WITH AN EMPHASIS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
University Core Curriculum Requirements……………………………………………………….………..41
(includes CP 101 Film History and Analysis to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement) University Core Curriculum Requirements…………………………………………………………………..41
Requirements for the specialization in Cinema………………………………………………………….…38
A maximum of 54 semester hours of Cinema & Photography course work may be used to complete BA requirements. Requirements for the specialization in Photography…………………………………………………………35
Mandatory classes…………………………………………………………………(20) 17 credit hours A maximum of 54 semester hours of Cinema & Photography course work may be used to complete BA requirements.
CP 101 Film History and Analysis (also fulfills UCC Fine Arts)........(3 credits) CP 220 Intro to Photography…….2 credits
CP 352 Writing the Short Film (Fall or Spring semester) ….…3 credits CP 310 History of Photography….3 credits
CP 355 Film Production I (Fall or Spring semester)……….….4 credits CP 320 Photography I …………...3 credits (CP 220 or equivalent strongly recommended prior to CP 320)
CP 360 Film Analysis (Fall semester only)……………………3 credits CP 322 Photography II …………..3 credits
CP 368 Intro to Cinema Theory (Spring semester only)………3 credits CP 324 Photography III …………3 credits..………………………………………………………..12
CP 376 Film Production II (Fall or Spring semester)………….4 credits CP 400 level courses ………………………………………………………………..….…………....21
Cinema 400 level courses numbered 400-499……………………………………..….21 credit hours Intermediate level courses CP 401-415………..…………………………………at least.3
Must include 6 credit hours of CP 400 level Cinema Studies (449, 461, 462, 463, 466, 467 or 470A) . Advanced level courses CP 420 and above ……………………………………...at least 12
Must also include one of the following options: (must include CP 498 Senior Portfolio or CP 431 & 432 Applied Photography I & II)
CP 499 Senior Thesis………………………………………….4 credits Electives…(may include up to 21 additional hours of CP course work)…………………………………..……44
CP 496A & B Film Production III & IV …………………….. 6 credits
CP 472 Digital Documentary or Experimental Production……3 credits Total…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 120 credit hours
No more than 9 credit hours of CP 491, 495 & 497 may count toward the 400 level required courses.
Electives…(free choice classes from any department, could be courses toward a second major or minor)………………………41 PHOTOGRAPHY FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PLAN (recommended)
A maximum of 13 additional credit hours in CP department courses may be used toward elective credits.
Total…………………………………………………………………………………………………120 credit hours YEAR 1
Fall Semester (15 credit hours) Spring Semester (14 credit hours)
CINEMA FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PLAN (recommended) ENGL 101-3 ENGL102-3
YEAR 1 SPCM 101-3 MATH (113 suggested)-3
Fall Semester (15 credit hours) Spring Semester (15 credit hours) Disciplinary Studies-9 Disciplinary Studies-6
ENGL 101-3 ENGL102-3 CP 220 -2 Intro to Photography
CP 101-3 Film History & Analysis MATH (113 suggested)-3 or SPCM 101 YEAR 2
SPCM 101-3 or MATH Disciplinary Studies-9
Disciplinary Studies-6 Fall Semester (15 credit hours) Spring Semester (15 credit hours)
CP 310-3 History of Still Photography CP 322-3 Photography II
YEAR 2 CP 320-3 Photography I Disciplinary Studies-2 (possibly Health)
Fall Semester (15 credit hours) Spring Semester (15 credit hours) Disciplinary Studies-6 Integrative Studies-3
CP 355-4 Film Production I or CP 352-3 Writing for the Short Film or
Integrative Studies-3 Elective-- 7
CP 352-3 Writing for the Short Film CP 355-4 Film Production I
YEAR 3
CP 360-3 Film Analysis (offered Fall only) CP 368-3 Introduction to Cinema Theory (offered Spring only)
Disciplinary Studies-5 Integrative Studies-3
Integrative Studies-3 Electives -- 6 Fall Semester (15 credit hours) Spring Semester (16 credit hours)
CP 324-3 Photography III CP 400 level – 6
YEAR 3 CP 400 level – 3 Intermediate (400-419) Electives - 10
Fall Semester (15 credit hours) Spring Semester (15 credit hours) Electives – 9
CP 376-4 and/or CP 400 level – 3/6 (6-7 CP hours) CP 400 level – 3/6 and/or CP 376-4 YEAR 4
Electives – 8 or 9 Electives – 8 or 9
Fall Semester (15 credit hours) Spring Semester (15 credit hours)
YEAR 4
CP 400 level - 6 (possibly CP 431) CP 400 level - 6 (include CP 432 or 498)
Fall Semester (15 credit hours) Spring Semester (15 credit hours)
CP 400 level – 6 (possibly including CP 496A or 472) CP 400 level – 6 (CP 496B or 499 or 472)
Electives - 9 Electives - 9
Electives – 9 Electives - 9

Students must complete all CP courses with grades of C or better.

Students must complete all CP courses with grades of C or better.
CP 101 must be completed with a grade of B or better. CP 310 and 431 are offered Fall semesters only.
CP 355 must be completed with a grade of A or B in order to be eligible for CP 376. CP 432 and 498 are offered Spring semesters only.
CP 320, 322, and 324 are offered all Fall and Spring semesters.
Almost all Cinema courses beyond CP 101 require a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 to enter, in addition to other prerequisites. Cinema
students must strive to attain the highest overall g.p.a. possible to give the best opportunity to enter their major courses. Photography production courses including CP 320 will require the student to have their own manual 35mm camera and
purchase supplies for the course such as film and photographic paper. Average materials expenses for photography
CP 355 Film Production I is a Super-8 film course. Students must supply their own Super-8 film (not video) camera, external fire
wire drive and about $500 in film and processing costs for this course. CP 355 total expenses about $850 production courses are $500.00

CP 376 Film Production II is a 16mm film course where students should expect to spend $1,500-$2,000 on film and processing All students must pass a faculty portfolio review at the end of CP 320 in order qualify for any advanced level
costs, purchase of a light meter and an external Firewire drive. A 16mm camera is provided by the CP Department. photography courses.

Beginning Summer 2009 Beginning Summer 2009

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C&P
Posting Sheet Journalism
CINEMA & PHOTOGRAPHY POSTING SHEET
Name______________________________________ Specialization Cinema or Photo The School of Journalism at SIUC, one of the nation’s oldest, combines a broad
Dawg Tag# _______________________________________ Term Entered_____________ Catalog Year__________
Major Required Courses = 14 hours, minimum grade C or better Minor ______________________________
exposure of the liberal arts with a detailed understanding of the practice of journalism
Cinema CP 101 ____________ 352 ____________ 355 ____________ 360 ______________ 368 ______________ 376 _____________ in modern society. The curriculum prepares students for positions of responsibility in
Photo CP 220 ____________ 310 ____________ 320 ____________ 322 ______________ 324 ______________ advertising/integrated marketing communications, and related marketing communi-
Advanced CP Courses min 21 hours, minimum grade C or better, must include Thesis cations fields, news-editorial journalism, photojournalism, digital communication and
(must include CP 499 or 496 A/B for cinema students, CP 498 or 431/432 for photo students) D or F in CP courses other fields in which the ability to communicate is essential. The award-winning student
________________ ________________ ________________ ___________________ ___________________ newspaper, the Daily Egyptian, is produced entirely by students.
________________ ________________ ________________ ___________________ ___________________
________________ ________________ ________________ ___________________ ___________________ The School of Journalism is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education
University Core Curriculum in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Foundation Skills Minor Hours required
ENGL/LING 101 (C min.)________________ Students in the advertising/integrated marketing communications (IMC) specialization
_______________ _________
ENGL 102/ LING 105 ________________
Or ENGL 120H ________________ learn to analyze problems in and identify solutions for the promotion of goods and
SPCM 101 ________________ services through integrated marketing communications. They develop skills in verbal
MATH 113 ________________ and visual communication and presentation of IMC materials. The program prepares
(any except 107 or 114)
students to enter a wide variety of positions with marketing communications firms -
Disciplinary Studies (including advertising, sales promotion, public relations, and direct marketing agen
Fine Arts choose one Human Health choose one Humanities choose two cies) in the communications media and with retail or manufacturing firms.
AD 101 ___________ BIOL 202 ___________ AD 207 a/b/c ________ FR 101a/b __________
AD 100A ___________ HND 101 ___________ CLAS 230 ________ GER 101 a/b _________ As the communication revolution expands the ways in which news and information
AD 100B ___________ HED 101 ___________ CLAS 270 ________ HIST 101 a/b _________ can be presented, the need increases for individuals with the ability to prepare and
CP 101 ___________ KIN 101 ___________ CLAS 271 ________ LING 200 _________ present news and information precisely and accurately for a variety of media.
ENGL 119 ___________ PHSL 201 ___________ EA 102 ________ PHIL 102 _________ Students in the news-editorial specialization receive practical training in the theory
ENGL 206A ___________ REHB 205 ___________ ENGL 121 _________ PHIL 103 a/b _________ and practice of identifying, gathering, processing, interpreting, writing, and presenting
FL 200 a/b/c __________ ENGL 204 _________ PHIL 104 _________ news for both traditional print media outlets and new media sources. The program
HIST 201 ___________ PHIL 105 _________
prepares students for professions in which the ability to communicate to a mass
MUS 103 ___________ Any third semester level of a
foreign language may count as audience is essential.
one
THEA 101 ___________ humanities class
Students in the photojournalism specialization develop the photographic and news
Science choose one from Each group Social Science choose two reporting skills necessary to communicate visually with a mass audience through
Group 1 Group 2 ANTH 104 ___________ POLS 114 ____________ contemporary media – printed and electronic. Photojournalism students receive
CHEM 106 __________ ANTH 240a ___________ ECON 113 ___________ PSYC 102 ____________ practical training in gathering, writing, photographing, editing, and presenting news
GEOG 104 __________ PLB 115 ___________ GEOG 100 ____________ SOC 108 ____________ and feature stories in which the essential information is photographic. The program
GEOL 111/112________ PLB 117 ___________ GEOG 103 ___________
PHYS 101 __________ ZOOL115 ___________ HIST 110/112 ___________
prepares photojournalists who are fully aware of the power of photography, are
PHYS 103 __________ Only one history may be chosen well-grounded in the legal and ethical traditions of the profession, and are practically
prepared to make a significant contribution to contemporary journalism.
Integrative Studies
Multicultural—choose 1 The digital communication specialization curriculum is designed to give students a
AD 227, AD 267, AJ 203, ANTH 202, BAS 215, ENGL 205, HIST 202, HIST 210, KIN 210, LING 201, MCMA 204, MUS 203, PHIL
210, PHIL 211, POLS 215, PSYC 223, PSYC 233, SOC 215, SOC 223, SPCM 201, WMST 201, WMST 223 __________________
high level of competence to function as content developers, a strong sense of
Interdisciplinary—choose 1 aesthetics and design, hands-on technical instruction and a deep understanding of
AD 307I, AD 317I, AGRI 300I, ARC 314I, BAS 332I, CLAS 315I, ECON 302I, ENGL 307I, ENGR301I, ENGR303I, ENGL 304I, FL the principles of networked audio/visual communication used in print and electronic
301I, GEOG 300I, GEOG 303I, GEOG 310I, GEOG 327I, GEOL 328I, GEOL 329I, GEOL 330I, JRNL 306I, JRNL 314I, LAC 300I,
LING 320I, MATH 300I, MUS 303I, PHIL 303I, PHIL 307I, PHIL 308I, PHIL 309I, PLB 301I, PLB 303I, POLS 314I, POLS 332I, media.
POLS 352I, POLS 372I, SOC 304I, SOC 306I, SPCM 301I, WMST 301I, WMST 307I, WMST 320I, ZOOL 312I _______________
ELECTIVES (41 hrs required for Cinema, 44 hrs required for Photography, these are non-CP specialization classes)
________________ _____________ _____________ ______________ ______________ _______________
________________ _____________ _____________ ______________ ______________ _______________
________________ _____________ _____________ ______________ ______________ _______________
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First day Requirements for
Attendance Policy Journalism
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE POLICY Requirements for a bachelor of science degree in Journalism
University Core Requirements 41
Due to the high demand for space in some courses offered by the School of MCMA College Core 6
Journalism, it is necessary to have a mandatory first day of class attendance MCMA 201 Media in Society & MCMA 202 Visual Literacy
policy. This means that a student who does not attend the first class session of
Journalism Major 30
a journalism course for the semester COULD be administratively dropped Select your specialization from Advertising/IMC, News-Editorial or Photojournalism.
from the class. Students who are dropped from the class will be notified in All courses listed below are 3 credit hours unless specified. Courses that require
writing at their local address as listed in the Student Information System. prerequisites are marked with “( )”.
If no local address is on file, notification will be mailed to the student’s Advertising/IMC 301 Principles of Advertising/IMC
permanent address. 304 Placing Advertissing/IMC (JRNL301, MKTG304)
302 Copywriting (Engl ACT score or ENGL290, JRNL301)
405 Intro Mass Comm Research (302 or 310)
When you decide to attend the College and register for courses, you are SPCM 281 Intro to Public Relations
making a commitment to be in class every day. If you miss the first day of 406 Advertising/IMC Campaigns (303, 304, 405)
class for reasons you could control, we will not hold your seat and you will be 303 Creative Adv. Messages (301, 302)
407 Social Issues Advertising (SR)
subject to the rules listed in this policy. MKTG 304 Intro to Mktg (JR)

If you know ahead of time that you will not be in class on the first day, FOR News-Editorial 310 Writing-Mass Media (Engl. ACT or ENGL290)
311 Reporting & News Writing (310)
REASONS BEYOND YOUR CONTROL, let the School of Journalism (536-3361) News Editorial Students 312 Editing (310)
know PRIOR to the beginning of the semester and we will inform the instructor. must complete all of the 332 Law of Journalism
An example of this would be National Guard or Reserve Army Services duty, following: 335 Graphic Communication
114 Political Science 434 Media Ethics
or verifiable personal illness or hospitalization. 113 Economics 2 of the following (1 must be 411 or 416):
_____________________________________________________________ 110 History 411 Public Affairs reporting (311)
108 Sociology 416 Critical & Persuasive Writing (311)
102 Psychology 417 Freelance Feature Writing (310)
(Approved substitutions or 419 Special Topics in Reporting
will be accepted; JRNL Electives 6 hours
consult your advisor).
First Day of Attendance Contract
Photojournalism CP310 History of Still Photo
I understand that if I do not attend the first class session of a journalism CP320 Basic Photography
course, I might be dropped from the class. I understand that this could CP322 Color Photography (320)
impact my financial assistance by dropping me below full-time status. If I miss CP404 Introduction to Studio (CP320) or JRNL419
the first class session, I will check with the advisor in the School of Journalism JRNL310 Writing-Mass Media (Engl. ACT or ENGL290)
JRNL311 News Reporting ( JRNL310)
to verify my enrollment status. JRNL313 Basic Photojournalism
JRNL413 Advanced Photojournalism (CP320, JRNL313)
JRNL414 Picture Story & Photographic Ethics
JRNL434 Ethics & News Media
Minor 15
(Must be chosen OUTSIDE the College of Mass Communication & Media Arts & SPCM)
____________________________ __________________ ___________
PRINT NAME SIGN NAME DATE Liberal Arts (upper level courses) 24
total 120
Strongly Recommended: Internship or other practical experience in the specialization
area. Information is available from faculty & in the academic advising office.
Please return to your Academic Advisor in 1202 Communications Building
NOTE: ACEJMC accreditation standards require all journalism students to complete at
least 80 credit hours outside of MCMA courses with at least 65 credits in Liberal Arts. You
must have a “C” or better in all journalism classes and MCMA201.
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Photojournalism
Requirements
Requirements in the Photojournalism Specialization
CP310 History of Still Photography, 1850-1940
A survey of the important images, ideas, people, and process that make up the history
still photography from 1839 to mid-twentieth century. Students purchase texts.
JRNL310 Writing for the Mass Media
Emphasis on mass media writing styles; basic principle of editing; the techniques of
information gathering & reporting; story organization; the use of library & on-line sources;
& other basic news gathering skills. Prerequisite: typing speed of at least 30 words per
minute; a minimum 22 Eng. ACT score or Linguistics 290 or English 290 with grade of “C” or
better. Lab fee:$42
JRNL311 Reporting and News Writing (JRNL310)
Continues development of news reporting skills for all media. Emphasizes personal
interviews, development and use of news sources, analysis of public records, news beats
and special reporting structures, and the professional working relationship between the
writer and other news personnel. Lab fee:$42
JRNL313 Basic Photojournalism
Includes basic camera technique, film and print processing methods, digital photo
imaging methods and evaluation of pictorial communication effects. Discusses the
history and ethics of the profession. Student supplies own materials. Lab fee:$52
CP320 Photography I
An introduction to black & white still photography; its materials, processes & vision.
Designed to give technical knowledge & to explore visual perception. Students must
have fully adjustable camera, may purchase texts, and will supply their own materials
and some chemicals. Lab fee:$25
CP322 Photography II (320)
Introduction to color still photography, its materials, processes, & vision. Students
purchase materials & may purchase texts. Lab fee:$25
CP404 Introduction to the Studio (CP322)
Problems and possibilities in the aesthetics and techniques of studio photography:
lighting, visual perception, environment, history, theory. Students purchase texts and
provide photo-graphic materials. Lab fee:$25
JRNL419 Specialized Topics in News Reporting (JRNL311)
Develops detailed reporting experience in topics as business, environment, education,
arts, entertainment, health, sports, public journalism, photographic documentation, etc..
Lab fee:$42
JRNL414 Picture Story and Photographic Essay (JRNL313)
Production of photographic stories and essays for newspapers, magazines and news
media presentations. Students discuss, research, photograph, design, and write several
stories and essays, while studying the work of influential photojournalists. Lab fee:$25
JRNL413 Advanced Photojournalism (CP320 or JRNL313)
Emphasis in-depth journalism reporting. Students research, write, and photograph picture
stories. Examines ethics, history and social role of photojournalism domestically and
internationally. Digital imaging and an introduction to full-motion video. Students must
have fully adjustable camera. Lab Fee:$64
JRNL434 Media Ethics
Explore the moral environment of the mass media & the ethical problems that confront
media practitioners.
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Radio-Television
The Department of Radio-Television offers a combination of theoretical and practi-
cal hands-on applications. Internship programs across the globe and in Hollywood
complement the on-campus education.
To focus their studies, students declare a specialization in Electronic Media Market-
ing and Management, Broadcast News, Audio Production, Television Production or
Digital Communication.
A specialization in electronic media marketing and management focuses on the -
business side of radio and television. Students are taught in areas such as copywrit
ing, audience research, programming, promotion and sales. There are numerous
stations across the country owned and run by SIU alumni.
The rewarding aspects of a broadcast news career are in the gathering, reporting,-
producing and broadcasting of information needed by members of the commu -
nity, the nation and the world. WSIU-TV and WSIU-FM provide broadcast opportuni
ties to apply what is learned in the classroom. Students have the chance to build a
portfolio of work that has been seen and heard in a three-state region.
In the audio production specialization, students learn about work in radio, music
business, music recording and audio production for video or multimedia. Class
projects are produced in a state of the art digital studio environment. Students
have many opportunities for hands-on experience through the two campus radio
stations, WIDB (which is completely student run) and WSIU-FM. The department has
its own record label and recording studio.
In the television production specialization, students complete courses in areas of
video production, corporate media, or writing.
The video production concentration teaches aspects of program production from
concept development through scripting to on-line editing. Courses provide a solid
background in both studio and field work. Most production students work with
WSIU-TV in many roles including producers, directors, editors and videographers.
The digital communication specialization curriculum is designed to give students a
high level of competence to function as content developers, a strong sense of
aesthetics and design, hands-on technical instruction and a deep understanding
of the principles of networked audio/visual communication used in electronic
media.
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Radio-Television Specializations
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Radio-Television Requirements in Radio-Television
University Core Curriculum 41 MCMA Required Courses 6
MCMA Required Courses 6 MCMA201 Media in Society 3
Radio-Television Required Courses 12 MCMA202 Visual Literacy 3
R-TV Specialization Required Courses 9-12 Radio-Television Required Courses (12)
R-TV Electives 9-12 RT200 Understanding Radio-Television 3
RT300 R-TV Writing, Performance, and Production 3
Minor 15 RT308 R-TV Policies, Laws, and Regulations 3
Language or Approved Substitutes 6-8 RT 393 Radio, Television, and Society 3
General Electives 22-24 A grade of “C” or better must be earned in RT200 and RT300 in addition to satisfying
English requirements before enrolling in additional RT courses.
total 120
News 12
RT310 Radio-Television News Writing 3
Radio-Television Required Courses (12) RT311 Radio News (RT310) 3
RT200 Understanding Radio-Television 3 RT370 Television News (RT311) 3
RT300 R-TV Writing, Performance, and Production 3 RT470 Television News Field Production (RT370) 3
RT308 R-TV Policies, Laws, and Regulations 3 Plus 9 hours of Radio-Television electives
RT 393 Radio, Television, and Society 3 Electronic Media Marketing and Management 12
Radio-Television Specialization Courses (9-12) RT305 Audience Research and Ratings Analysis 3
A student majoring in Radio-Television must declare a specialization in RT4-- Approved 400 level 3
one of the their areas: News, Radio/Audio production, Television/Video RT3-- Approved 300 level* 3
production, or Electronic Media Marketing & Management. Each special- RT3-- Approved 300 level* 3
ization has required Radio-Television courses beyond RT200, RT300, 357 Broadcast & Cable Prom. & 377 R-TV Sales & Sales MGMT
RT308,and RT393. 325 Survey of Cable Comm. & 380 New Technologies
Minor (15+) 351 Broadcast Programming & 357 Broadcast & Cable Prom.
* Sales & Sales MGMT
A minor is a group of courses in one department. A Radio-Television * New Tech. & Media Research
student must select a minor outside the major. If the area of study is not *Programming & Promotion
available as a minor, a secondary concentration may be pursued with Plus 9 hours of Radio-Television electives
the approval of the academic advisor.
Production Specialization 9
Foreign Language or Approved Substitutes (6-8)
RT383 Writing for Radio-television 3
This requirement is met by taking any combination of the traditional RT365 Producing for Television 3
foreign language courses or the approved substitutions. The Radio- RT4-- Approved 400 level * 3
Television academic advisor can provide the student with the list of 465 Advanced television Prod. OR 450 Documentary style Prod.
approved foreign languages and the foreign language substitutions. 481 Non-Broadcast Television PLUS 482 Client Based Prod. OR 465
There are some prerequisites that must be completed before a student is Advanced Television Prod.
permitted to enroll for upper level Radio-Television courses (beyond
MCMA201, 202, and RT300) Plus 12 hours of Radio-Television electives
NOTE: B’s or better in English Composition courses, if this does not occur then Radio/Audio Production 9
you will be required to take ENGL290 and earn a “C” or better. RT383 Writing for Radio-television 3
RT363 Radio & Audio Production 3
Pass RT300 and RT200 with a “C” or better (Each course can be repeated RT463 Advanced Audio Production 3
only once.) Plus 12 hours of Radio-Television electives
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Foreign Language
Substitutes Glossary
Foreign Language Substitutes Credit
The unit by which academic work is measured. It relates to the number of hours spent
ANTH 300B Intro to Anthropological Linguistics in class each week.
Dean
CHIN 370 Contemporary China College administrator responsible for the curriculum, personnel and academic
services within each of the colleges at SIUC.
CLAS 270 Greek Civilization
Dean’s List
List of the students in MCMA who have achieved excellence as demonstrated by a
CLAS 271 Roman Civilization
semester GPA of 3.75 or above. Full-time status is required.
CLAS 230 Classical Mythology Externships
An opportunity for junior/senior students to gain practical experience in their major
CLAS 315i Classical Themes and Contemporary Life fields. These are normally not for credit, and are for one week during the spring
semester break.
CLAS 316i Reconstructing the Ancient World
General Elective
Any course taken to fulfill the total number of credits only. It does not fulfill any course
EA 370 Topics in East Asian Cultural Traditions
requirements of the University or MCMA, but does add to the total number of credits
taken.
EA 102 East Asian Civilization
Graduation Application
JPN 370 Contemporary Japan Must be submitted to Admissions and Records in Woody Hall by the end of the first

LING 200 Language, Society, and the Mind

25 week of the semester in which the student plans to graduate. If the student does not
apply by that time, graduation will be delayed one semester. Application may be
made early.
LING 201 Language Diversity in US
Half-Semester Class
A class offered for half the term. Add, drop and attendance dates vary. Consult the
LING 330 Language and Behavior
Schedule of Classes for information.
PHIL 304 Ancient Philosophy Incomplete
Assigned when, for reasons beyond their control, students engaged in passing work
PHIL 320 Symbolic Logic are unable to complete all class assignments. An INC must be changed to a com-
pleted grade within a time period designated by the instructor but not to exceed one
PHIL 308I Asian Philosophy year from the close of the term in which the course was taken.
Independent Study
POLS 352I Ethnicity, Nationalism, and Culture in a Global Era
An opportunity for students to study a particular topic individually with a faculty or
staff member. It is initiated by the student and developed in conjunction with
POLS 372I International Political Economy
faculty or staff.
SPCM 301I Communication Across Cultures Internship
An opportunity for junior/senior students to gain practical experience in their major
SPCM 341 Intro to Intercultural Communication fields. These are usually conducted in the summer for academic credit.
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Glossary
Intersession Class
A class which is offered between the end of one semester and the start of another.
Orientation
MCMA holds an orientation event the first week of classes to introduce
new MCMA students to its programs, faculty, staff and opportunities avail
able through student organizations. The University`s Student Development -
office provides a comprehensive orientation program(SOAR) designed to
assist new students in making a smooth transition into the University community
and to introduce both new students and their parents to the University’s
vast array of resources, programs and services.
Overload
The maximum number of credits in which a student is allowed to enroll during
a regular semester is (18) and during the summer semester is (9). A student who
wants to take more credits must see an advisor for approval. (A student on probation
is limited to 14 or fewer hours per semester and 7 or fewer per Summer semester.)
Points System
The GPA and/or major GPA are expressed as + or – points. This is a common
system used to indicate the number of positive (+) grade points above a C
average or the number of negative (-) grade points below a C average.
Prerequisite
A course which is listed in the Schedule of Classes and the Bulletin. It must
be satisfactorily completed before taking the subsequent course. For
example, ENGL 101 must be satisfactorily completed before taking ENGL 102.
Probation
When a student’s semester average and the cumulative University average
fall below a C average (2.0), the student will be placed on academic probation.
Proficiency
It is an examination which proves knowledge in an area and for which college credit
is granted upon passing. See your advisor or Testing Services for further details.
Residence Requirements
Each student must complete the residence requirement by taking the last year, which is
defined as 30 semester hours, or by having three years of credit, which is defined as 90
semester hours at SIUC. Only credit for those courses for which the student has registered
and for which a satisfactory grade has been recorded at SIUC may be applied toward
the residence requirement hours. Students enrolled in programs offered for the military
will have to complete the residence requirement for the University upon completion of
all courses required by the program.
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Glossary
Satisfactory Progress Policy
It is the requirement that each student receiving financial aid will complete a baccalau
reate degree within a specified period of time. This length of time will vary according to
the source of the aid. The student is responsible for checking with the Financial Aid
Office, Veteran’s Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation, the NCAA or other sources in
order to ensure continued eligibility.
SIUC Catalog
The publication containing SIUC University policies, regulations, course descriptions and
other important information. -
Specialization
A specialized course of study either required or available within some majors, such as
advertising, cinema, news, etc.
Suspension
Students will be scholastically suspended from the University if they fail to meet the
requirements of their conditional or probational status. Students placed on scholastic
suspension may seek reinstatement after a minimum of two semesters’ interruption but
must furnish tangible evidence that additional education can be successfully under
taken.
Syllabus
A course outline, usually distributed at the first class meeting, which shows grading
procedures, reading lists and other expectations of students in the course.
University Core Curriculum
Provides the enriching foundation for students to be successful in their major. The Core
-
Curriculum does not require that all students take the same courses
SalukiNet
Website which provides students access to their academic records, schedule of clases
and on-line registration. http://salukinet.siu.edu
Withdrawal
Must occur when a student wishes to stop attending classes. If a student is dropping
one or more courses but still plans to attend at least one course, a Registration Form
must be processed before the withdrawal deadline. The student who discontinues
attendance from all courses must officially withdraw from the University through the
Office of Transitional Programs. Consult registration calendar for deadlines.