In addition, the process enables the faculty to gauge the talent, aptitude and potential of the student in his or her area of study. Finally, the portfolio review gives faculty members the opportunity to talk with students about their progress and make suggestions regarding their school program and career goals. The student's media portfolio will be judged on both the quality and presentation of the material. Faculty members consider accuracy, creativity, content, and technical expertise in the work presented, and enthusiasm and professionalism of delivery when judging the student for formal admittance into the School of Communications. Portfolio deadlines are announced each academic year, and reviews are held each semester.
Students have one opportunity to resubmit their portfolios for admission into the school.
Capstone Course Successful completion of a capstone class with a grade of B or better is part of the degree requirenzent for each major and emphasis. A capstone class is an advanced course designated by the major that is designed to give students the opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of the subject matter. The capstone class should be taken in thc student's last year. Transfer Students Of the required credit hours to complete a B.A. in media communications, a minimum of 30 credit hours must be taken at Webster University. If the student meets the portfolio review criteria, this pre-enrollment interview may serve as the initial portfolio review.