In addition to the English Proficiency Examination (EPE), the student also must pass the Senior Comprehensive (Exit) Examination before graduation. The Senior Exit Examination is administered twice per semester, except summer. The Exit Examination is administered during the final semester of the student’s work, or earlier as determined and approved by the Division chair. The Counseling, Advising, and Testing Center posts the dates for the Senior Exit Examinations. The Division of Communications Exit Exam is designed to assess a range of cognitive skills believed pertinent at the senior level of study in preparation for graduation. The test assesses Recall, Synthesis/Analysis (Composition), and Problem Solving abilities. Majors in communications are expected to be well versed or knowledgeable in both the theoretical/historical aspects of the discipline as well as the application of specific communications skills and proficiencies. Thus, the Exit Examination is designed to tap the student’s ability to demonstrate his mastery of the various areas of study. Generally, questions on the exit examination are drawn from the major core courses in communications, including: Introduction to Mass Communications, Introduction to Media Writing, News Writing and Reporting, Media Law and Ethics and Introduction to Television Production. Media Research. The current examination is divided into three parts. Part I is the essay portion of the test. Part II of the examination is recall, and Part III addresses problem-solving/synthesis. Thus, in its current form, the Senior Exit Exam is a cross-sectional evaluation of the courses offered for a major in communications and gives students a fair, yet rigorous process for achieving this aspect of their academic goals. Preparation for the Exit Examination Two weeks prior to administering the Senior Exit examination, the Division schedules a pre-examination review. The Division of Communications Study manual is prepared and distributed to all persons to be examined at the review session. The study manual consists of syllabi from the core courses from which the examination is designed. Like the actual examination, the study manual is divided into three sections. Each section consists of a number of possible questions, terms, or scenarios that are related to that particular section. Students are urged to intensely study all of the material in the study guide. The questions on the examination come from that study material. Students are allowed to ask questions about any area or course in relation to how to prepare for the exam. Students are told that the examination will consist of essay questions, fill-in-the blank, and problem solving. No questions are specifically covered in the pre-examination review. In the time leading to the exit examination, students are urged to review their study material and texts from the relevant courses and, if necessary, consult with the instructor if they need additional clarification.     <<Back