Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt
Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt
Podcast Description
Majors and Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair (or Chairs) and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond.
This podcast is produced with involvement from Cal Poly Humboldt’s division of Enrollment Management & Student Success.
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The podcast explores diverse academic disciplines available at Cal Poly Humboldt, with episodes examining areas such as Environmental Studies, showcasing their value in contemporary society. Examples include Dr. Sarah Jaquette Ray's discussion on the intersection of human communities with natural and constructed environments, emphasizing interdisciplinary learning and its relevance in today's world.
Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair (or Chairs) and focuses on the specifics of an area of study and the value of that pursuit both inside the college experience and beyond.
This podcast is produced with involvement from Cal Poly Humboldt’s division of Enrollment Management & Student Success.
Welcome to Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt!
This show takes a close look at the rich academic offerings of our campus and all of the areas of study that can be pursued as a student. Each episode features an interview with a department Chair or a Professor and focuses on the specifics of an area of study, specifically the value of that pursuit both during the college experience and beyond.
This week, Diedre Pike, Chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, joins the show! Have you ever thought about studying Journalism or Mass Com? There is a lot to be learned about these majors and the way in which Diedre spoke about the field of journalism generally and also the department that we have here is compelling and will be exciting to listeners.
Student journalism has a long history at Cal Poly Humboldt and the alum also go on to contribute to the field in important ways. The students in the department are the media makers at Cal Poly Humboldt. They challenge conventions, and learn by doing – creating content to build a portfolio of their work for use in their careers. Hands-on learning is a key part of the curriculum here that focuses on contemporary media issues in race, gender, equity, law and ethics and challenges societal norms and narratives.
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is housed inside the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences.
Find out more about potential careers with a degree in this field by contacting the Career Development Center here and you can email Career Development Center Director J.D. Garza Valencia @ [email protected]
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Majors & Minors at Cal Poly Humboldt is hosted and produced by Abigail Smithson. Music is by Silverman Studios. If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to [email protected]
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