Mass Communications Capstone Portfolio

This self-paced online capstone course for mass communication majors designed to help students synthesize their academic and professional experiences into a cohesive, polished digital portfolio. The course provides students with the tools and structure to reflect on their communication skills, identify future career or academic goals, and strategically showcase relevant work.

Students will complete a series of writing and multimedia assignments, including a career presentation, personal reflections, and a final ePortfolio. These deliverables are designed to prepare students for job applications, graduate school, or other professional pathways. Whether you're looking to tell your story, highlight your unique strengths, or build a standout professional website, JOUR 415 equips you with the structure and support to do so, on your own time, with clear deadlines and feedback.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Investigate and present career opportunities in mass communication using a multimedia-supported format.
• Construct a cohesive digital portfolio that integrates academic, applied, and co-curricular experiences.
• Articulate a professional identity through curated materials that highlight communication, collaboration, and leadership strengths.
• Evaluate the relevance and quality of selected work samples in relation to personal and professional goals.
• Design written and visual materials suitable for academic, professional, or creative audiences.
• Reflect on and synthesize key learning experiences to support future academic or career planning.