“I used a lot of the research and writing techniques I learned in my philosophy and media studies classes. Now that I know I can do something as large as this project, I have a new sense of confidence.”
Andrew Baker, Communication Studies

Qualified juniors and seniors may apply to work with faculty members as teaching assistants in 100- and 200-level courses. If they are accepted for an assistantship, students enroll in the course designated 480: Teaching Assistantship, in the relevant academic area.

The teaching assistantship course allows students to participate in the instructional development of a course and to learn about teaching methodologies and course development. The teaching assistant has definite instructional responsibilities in the class as well as instructional component in which the assistant learns how to teach. The assistant engages in regular discussions with the faculty member concerning the course and teaching methodology. The rules governing assistantships are listed below:

• A student may earn up to three credit hours for teaching assistantships. This can be done in one three-credit course or in any combination.
• Course credit toward major or minor requirements is a departmental decision.
• The course will be graded unless the student chooses the pass/fail option.
• The credit hours granted should follow regular guidelines for the department and may differ with the nature of the course (lecture, laboratory, studio).
• Teaching assistantships are limited to juniors and seniors.
• The assistant must work in a 100- or 200-level course.
• The student must have received a B (3.0) or better in the course or its equivalent.
• The student must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
• The student must submit a Permission Form to the registrar's office during registration.