Comm-spiracies
Contrary to popular belief, comm majors have many job opportunities outside of media-related fields. What percentage of communication studies graduates work in non-media related fields such as, advertising, marketing, public relations, etc.?
60%
This professor is a Stanford Alumni who you will often see around campus rocking red attire.
Adam Kahn
What is the class number for the professional event planning course in communication studies?
COMM 337
What is one of the top fears among people that stands above death?
Public Speaking
What year was CSULB founded?
1949
Although a major in communication studies offers one a wide range of career options, what two career paths does it primarily prepare students for?
Media and Journalism
Roller Derby is one of this professor's favorite competitive hobbies.
Chelsea Jones
There are some courses being taught abroad this winter for COMM. What is the location of these courses? (they are the same place for both class opportunities)
Australia, (New Zealand)
Communication Studies is ranked among the top ____ most popular majors for undergraduate degrees.
10
What is CSULB's Mascot and their pronouns?
Elbee the Shark, They/Them/Theirs
A common stereotype about communication studies graduates is that they are underpaid in comparison to engineers or business majors. What is the median salary for communication studies graduates early in their careers?
$60,000
This professor often likes to lecture while barefoot.
Amy Heyse
What are the 4 Lower division core classes required for COMM Majors?
COMM 110, COMM 130, COMM 131, COMM 200
Which Comm Professor was a houseguest on Big Brother Season 12?
Ragan Fox
What was CSULB's Mascot before Elbee?
Prospector Pete
Most would argue that a degree in communication studies is undervalued in comparison to a degree in STEM. Although, a 2018 report by the world economic forum ranks "communication skills" as one of the top 3 most in demand ______ ______ that employers look for in potential job candidates.
Soft Skills
This COMM 200 and Speech Arts professor is also one of our comm undergraduate advisors.
Dawn Kelsey
As a comm major, how many elective units need to be 400 level courses?
9 Units
According to Niche.com, the #1 school for communication studies is _______?
The University of Southern California (USC)
What is the full official name of the pyramid on campus?
Walter Pyramid
Communication majors are often perceived as not having real-world experience, mainly focusing on theorizing without application. Over what percent of CSU Long Beach Communication Studies Majors engage in internships, student media organizations, and other hands-on learning opportunities?
80%
This survey of rhetorical theory professor often says he sounds like Bart Simpson.
Christopher Duerringer
What are the 5 upper division core courses that you need to take as a communication studies major?
COMM 300, COMM 301, COMM 306, COMM 307, COMM330
Fear of public speaking is known as ______.
Glossophobia
How many official athletic teams does CSULB have?
19