anWant to declare or change a major or minor within the Digital Media & Journalism Department or the Department of Communication?
To declare or change a major:
1. Please fill out these 2 forms (attached here in one PDF):
DECLARATION-AND-INTERNSHIP-POLICY-FOR-NEW-MAJORS_1.2.2020
Declaration/Change of Major form (page 1)
Acknowledgement of Internship Credit Policy (page 2)
All majors in DMJ are required to do internships. Communication students aren’t required but are encouraged to do one.
This form explains that it is your responsibility to get certified eligible to do an internship at least one semester PRIOR to LOOKING for an internship placement. Once approved for credit, approval remains valid until graduation, so long as your GPA remains above 2.5.
To declare or change a minor, fill out this form:
2. Print, sign and scan or photograph each page and email to Nancy Heiz at heizn@newpaltz.edu
You will be assigned a faculty advisor in our department.