Resources
As a major within the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, one of your biggest jobs will be to ask questions so you can gather information for your reports or designs.
But you don’t need to worry about questions regarding the resources you need as a current student. We’ve already gathered common policies and forms that you may need as you progress through the program. We also have a list of contacts for people who can help you with advisement, internships and the curriculum.
Policies & Forms
Understand the processes and get the forms you need for changing your major, requesting an excused absence or filing a grievance or complaint.
- SJGC Offical Excuse Guidelines
- Change of Major Form
- Official Excuse Form
- Academic Grievance Form
- Non-Academic Grievance Form
- Graduation Checklist / Intent to Graduate
- How to Apply for Graduation
- Journalism & Public Relations Graduation Procedures
- Graphic Design Graduation Procedures
- Student Laptop Recommendation
Archive of Curriculum Guides
This is an archive of curriculum guides for Journalism and Public Relations from Fall 2018 to Summer 2022. These guides are specifically for students who were admitted during this time frame. If you were admitted from Fall 2022 onwards, please refer to the latest guides provided by your academic advisors and division directors.
Current Curriculm Maps
This listing contains the most up-to-date curriculum maps for Journalism and Public Relations beginning in Fall 2024. These maps are intended for students admitted during this period. If you were admitted between Fall 2022 and Summer 2024, please consult the latest maps provided by your academic advisors and division directors.
Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement
As stated in Florida statute (1007.25), every first-time in college (FTC) student initially entering a Florida College System institution or state university in 2018-2019 and thereafter must demonstrate competency in civic literacy.
Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement Website
FAMU Official Transcript Request
Universty Library Resources
Computer & Equipment Checkout
Jobs & Internships
To receive the latest news on jobs and internships, sign up for messages from the SJGC Canvas by sending your name and FAMU email address to ranata.hughes@famu.edu. Once your email address is added to Canvas, you will receive an email invitation from “Instructure Canvas” (labeled Course Invitation). Open the email, click the button labeled “Get Started/Accept Invite” and sign into Canvas.
Ms. Ranata Hughes
Internship Coordinator
Email: ranata.hughes@famu.edu
Office Phone: 850.412.5395
Student Success Center Contacts
| Name, Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. John Tornes, Academic Programs Coordinator |
john.tornes@famu.edu | 850.561.2164 |
| Ms. Artency Jean, Academic Success Office Manager |
artency.jean@famu.edu | 850.412.7566 |
| Mr. Darren B. MacFarlane, Academic Advisor Last Names (A-J) Room Number: 4020 |
darren.macfarlane@famu.edu | 850.599.3719 |
| Mr. Joshua Lowder, Academic Advisor Last Names (K-Z) Room Number: 4023 |
joshua.lowder@famu.edu | 850-561-2398 |
Advisement Hours:
Appointment ONLY: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Walk-in hours ONLY: Wednesday (Walk-In Wednesdays)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Book an Appointment:
Book an appointment with an SJGC representative using our SJGC Connect page.
SJGC Academic Advising Syllabus
Please use this syllabus to prepare you for your Academic Advising appointment.
- Assist students in understanding the scope of their selected major of study and reach the curricular goals of their academic programs
- Empower students to make well-intentioned and strategic decisions about their education
- Recognize and appreciate the individual differences and needs of students
- Promote skills for personal development and sustained learning
- Student ID Number
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Completed Curriculum Guide
- Student ID Card
- Supporting Documentation
- Laptop or Ability to access iRattler
Mr. William Jiles
Journalism Division Director (Journalism and Public Relations)
Direct Email: william.jiles@famu.edu
Office Phone: 850.412.5393
Mr. Anosh Gill
Graphic Communication Division Director (Graphic Design)
Direct Email: anosh.gill@famu.edu
Office Phone: 850.412.7137
General Contact Information
Department Email: sjgc@famu.edu
Main Office Phone: 850.599.3379