COM 489 - Portfolio Assessment

Description:
End-of-program assessment activities. Preparation, presentation, and evaluation of a professional portfolio of work produced during the major.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: senior standing; admission to a Department of Communication’s major program; and COM 470 if a Public Relations Major. Co-Requisites: COM 444 if a Journalism Major; COM 485 if a Communication Major.

Credits: (1)

General Education Program Component
CE - Culminating Experience

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

assess their own progress toward the learning goals of their major program at the Department of Communication,
use clear communication strategies and techniques in oral and/or written form to examine the development of their expertise in their major,
demonstrate understanding of the discipline of their major through the integration of course work representing skills and knowledge related to their major,
construct a portfolio that synthesizes their knowledge and skills learned from their major to prepare for their future academic or professional paths,
develop documents appropriate for their career goals, and
reflect upon their experience as a student in their major in the Department of Communication.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/7/23

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineWinter Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineSpring Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineSummer Locations: Online