COJO Graduate Assistantships
Public Speaking GTAs teach one section of Public Speaking (COJO 2010) in the first
fall semester, two sections in both the subsequent spring and fall semesters, and
one section in the final spring semester of the two-year MA program. You will also
enroll in a 3-credit graduate teaching course in first fall semester, which is taught
by Beau Bingham, and you will enroll in a 1-credit teaching practicum course (supervised
by Beau Bingham) in the remainder of your semesters.
For questions, please contact Academic Professional Lecturer Beau Bingham at bbingham@uwyo.edu.
Media Writing GTAs teach one section of Media Writing (COJO 2100) in the first fall
semester, two sections in both the subsequent spring and fall semesters, and one section
in the final spring semester of the two-year MA program. We do expect Media Writing
GTAs to have a degree in journalism or communication that entailed reporting, news
writing, and AP Style. Professional journalism experience in jobs and/or internships
is considered a plus.
For questions, please contact Assistant Lecturer Mitzi Stewart at mitzih@uwyo.edu.
Some of the aspects of this position include creating bi-annual newsletters, helping
with website updates, social media (Facebook, Instagram), creating news releases for
events and important research and student work, helping promote the department, and
event planning and promotion (e.g., COJO Honors Ceremony).
For questions, please contact Associate Professor Dr. Cindy Price Schultz at cprice@uwyo.edu
The debate GAA is responsible for day-to-day coaching of the Policy debate team. Their
duties include holding and directing bi-weekly practice sessions, assisting with research
production, traveling to approximately four NDT-CEDA tournaments per semester, and
judging at those tournaments. This position does not include teaching a course.
For questions, please contact COJO Department Chair Justin Stewart at jdstew@uwyo.edu.
The debate GTA is responsible for day-to-day coaching of the BP/Worlds debate team.
Their duties include attending bi-weekly practice sessions and traveling to approximately
three tournaments per semester. Additionally, the debate GTA teaches sections of Persuasive
Argumentation, a 2000-level Communication Department class.
For questions, please contact COJO Department Chair Justin Stewart at jdstew@uwyo.edu.
The student who receives this fellowship will assist faculty members’ research efforts
and work on their thesis/project related to Journalism or media-oriented subject.
Besides all requirements listed for admittance into the Communication and Journalism
graduate programs, they must also give a one-page summary about their research knowledge
and capabilities, and explain how their planned thesis or project is part of the journalism
or media field.
For questions, please contact Associate Professor Dr. Cindy Price Schultz at cprice@uwyo.edu.
Ready to become a graduate assistant?
Follow these steps:
- Submit an online application to UW
- Fill out a Graduate Assistantship Application
- Record a 3-5 minute video that highlights and illustrates how you would approach being a teaching, marketing, debate, or research assistant. The video will be evaluated by its content, not on technological quality. Upload the video to any platform (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.) and make sure to share access to "anyone with the link".
- Send your video link, a completed GA application, and your resume to Dr. Sandy Hsu, director of Graduate Studies at COJO, at hsus@uwyo.edu.
The graduate assistantship application deadline is February 15.
Questions? Email Dr. Sandy Hsu at hsus@uwyo.edu
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- The COJO Assistantship provides a monthly stipend plus a remission of tuition and fees. Students are responsible for the A&S computer fee and textbooks, including those purchased through StartRight+.
- International students are required to prove an exceptional command of English, including previous experience in an American English speaking environment or an English speaking education.
- Graduate assistantships are typically awarded for one year, with a possible second-year renewal for students who meet their academic and teaching responsibilities, unless the assistantship is granted only in the program’s second year.
- Only a few COJO GTAs are available each year, so the assistantships are very competitive. Students who begin their graduate program without an assistantship and are successful in the program are given priority when assistantships do become available.
Other Financial Aid or Assistantships
Applicants may wish to investigate and pursue other forms of support such as scholarships, loans, part-time work, work-study, or service as a graduate assistant in other programs. Past students have been graduate assistants in the following areas (see list below). If you are interested in pursuing an assistantship in a particular area, please contact that unit directly.
- Athletics (Marketing, Academic Support, Media Relations, Video Production, Ticketing)
- College of Education (Social Media)
- School of Graduate Education (Professional Development)
- Residence Life and Dining Services
- Campus Recreation
- Wyoming Student Union
- Campus Activities Center
- SLCE program
- Greek Life
- The Writing Center
However, just because students have received assistantships in these departments does not mean that assistantships are currently available. It is possible that the assistantship is only offered every other year or that the funding for the position no longer exists. Again, please contact the respective unit for more information.
In addition, a limited amount of financial assistance is available through COJO Scholarships.
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