Career Exploration: Destination America, New York City

Program Details

School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Course: MC 3114 - Career Exploration: Public Relations

CRN: TBD

Course Dates:

Travel: January 7 - 13, 2024

This program includes pre-program orientation meetings on the Texas State University campus in the Fall 2023 semester and will also include a required seven-day field trip to study the public relations industry in New York City in January 2024.

Study In America Experience

Students will learn about all facets of the mass communications industry, ranging from all forms of storytelling and industry operations to strategic insights. Be part of Texas State's own media factory in the media capital of the world.

Students will interact directly with professionals in our industry and learn about entry into the New York area job market.
Students will interact directly with alumni already working as media professionals in the New York area market.
Students will be exposed to an internationally diverse part of the world and immerse themselves in multiple cultures on so many different levels - fine arts, consumerism, food, fashion, sports, and much more.

Costs TUITION & FEES: $307.36 financial aid eligible

Undergraduate Rate
1 Hour (1 Course)
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NOTE:
All university policies regarding installments, course drops, and refunds apply. Billed through SBS Office.

+ PROGRAM FEE: $1,585 financial aid eligible

Includes Lodging, Some Group Meals, Some transportation, & Some Fees

OTHER EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEE:
Airfare, meals, entry fees, and personal items

APPLICATION PROCESS

Follow these steps to enroll.

STEP 1

Complete SIA Student Application

STEP 2

Complete Approval Request to
Travel during an Ongoing Pandemic form

STEP 3

Applications are reviewed by the Program Director & OXP

STEP 4 - REGISTER

OXP notifies student with registration directions

ELIGIBILITY

Participants must be accepted juniors or seniors in good academic standing in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Space is currently limited to up to 18 students.

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REGISTERING FOR COURSES

You must register for your course through the Student Information System/CatsWeb during the regular University registration period.

For more information about the content of the program, please contact Mr. Charles Kaufman.

For questions about applying/registering, please contact ONLINE AND EXTENDED PROGRAMS.

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Course Information
- Course Description
  
  MC 3114. Career Exploration: Destination America.
  This career exploration course provides opportunities for students to visit and network with media professionals in the United States. It immerses students in a wide range of organizations. Meetings could include PR firms, ad agencies, governmental organizations, professional sports teams and museums.
  1 Credit Hour. 1 Lecture Contact Hour. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
  Grade Mode: Standard Letter
- Tuition and Fee Costs
  
  For more information related to Tuition & Fees, please visit the following pages:
  
  ODEL- Costs | Student Business Services
Drop and Refund Policy
- Course Tuition Refund
  
  Drop Refund - Refunds for a dropped extension course are given according to university policy for regular university courses on campus. Refer to the Registrar's Web site for more information.
- Program Fee Refund
  Students are able to receive a refund on the Program Fee that falls within this refund schedule. This is separate from the refund deadlines associated with tuition costs.
  The following policy applies to students that drop/withdraw from the course/program -
  - 100% of the Program Fee is Refundable '45' days prior to the course start date.
  - 70% of the Program Fee is Refundable '44' days prior to the course start date.
  - 50% of the Program Fee is Refundable after the first start date of the course.
  Students that cannot complete the program and would like to appeal the refund policy, please contact the SIA Coordinator, for more assistance. Please note: the course start date is not the first day of travel.
Covid-19 Travel Information
- Travel / Health Insurance
  
  If you are planning to participate in a Texas State Study in America Program you have access to On Call International, which provides medical and travel assistance services. This service is a great benefit in the event you need help while participating in the program.
- New York City and State Requirements
  
  Currently, New York City does not require vaccination or masks in all public indoor spaces. However, individual businesses may require vaccination or masks to enter. Visit NYC Health's COVID-19 page for further information. New York State still requires masks on public transit. Visit New York State's COVID-19 page for further information.
Study in America FAQ
- I receive financial aid, what does it cover?
  
  Depending on your financial aid eligibility, it may cover tuition, fees, and the program fee. The only cost for students is the expenses in the non-program fee such as airfare, personal meals, etc.
- Is Study in America similar to Education Aboard?
  
  It is! Both programs provide a travel aspect to the course offering. Study in America focuses on domestic destinations, shorter traveling periods, and is more cost-efficient for the student.