172 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities Dr. Madonne M. Miner, Dean The Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities offers comprehensive programs encompassing the visual and performing arts, languages, literature, and communications. The programs of the College are designed to help students gain a thorough understanding of their cultural and aesthetic heritage and to prepare them for employment opportunities that will take advantage of the special skills developed through rigorous study of the arts and humanities. The educational and cultural programs of the departments are available to both major and non-major students. The curriculum of the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities is enriched by special lectures, exhibitions, dramatic and musical productions. Many nationally known artists perform each year before audiences drawn from the campus and the community. Associate Dean: Catherine Zublin Location: ValA. Browning Center, Room 312 Telephone Contact: Susie Lane 801-626-6424 College Advisor: Debra Murphy 801-626-6631 Location: Elizabeth Hall, Room 437 Department Chairs/Directors Communication: Dr. Sheree Josephson 801-626-6164 Communication Master's Program: Dr. Kathy Edwards 801-626-6571 English Language & Literature: Dr. Kathleen Herndon 801-626-6217 English Master's Program: Dr. Hal Crimmel 801-626-8044 Foreign Languages: Dr. Craig Bergeson 801-626-7111 Performing Arts: Dr. Thomas Priest 801-626-7181 Visual Arts: Mr. Matthew Choberka 801-626-7270 Weber: The Contemporary West Editor: Dr. Michael Wutz Telephone: 801-626-6616 Instituted in 1984 as Weber Studies, this interdisciplinary humanities journal is published under the auspices of the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities. Indexed in leading indexes in the humanities and social sciences, the journal has a national editorial board. For more information see weberjournal.weber.edu. Master of Professional Communication Program Program Director: Dr. Kathryn Edwards, 801-626-6571 Telephone Contact: Judith Victorin, 801-626-7499 E-mail Contact: mpc@weber.edu Location: Elizabeth Hall, north end of third floor Department Chair: Dr. Sheree Josephson The Master of Professional Communication (MPC) degree emphasizes advanced communication knowledge and skills necessary to produce effective leaders, managers, and organizational members in for-profit, government or non-profit organizations. Students develop a plan of study tailored to their personal career goals through a combination of required and elective courses within the field of communication and in related fields such as business, education, and health professions. Courses in the two-year program blend classroom instruction with online educational tools to accommodate the educational needs of working professionals. Master of Professional Communication (MPC) Admission Requirements Applicants for admission into the WSU Master of Professional Communication program must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or be in the final stage of completing the degree. Applicants will submit: • Completed application with personal essay • Current resume • Official transcripts from every institution of higher education attended • Three letters of academic and/or professional recommendation • Scores from the GRE taken within the last five years Additional Admission Requirements for International Students All international students and any applicants educated outside the United States must demonstrate proficiency in English. Those whose native language is not English must submit an official score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer- based). The score may not be more than two years old. Equivalent IELTS score is also accepted in place of TOEFL. Acceptance into Program Each applicant is accepted on an individual basis. Ideal applicants will present a strong overall previous academic record, positive letters of recommendation, professional accomplishment, and an appropriate GRE score. An ideal Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog