Why do you wish to pursue studies with the Georgia State University Department of Communication?

M.A. in Digital Media Strategies

Submit a statement that summarizes your research, academic, and potential professional interest, and which details your intellectual interests as they relate to communication. If you wish, feel free to use the statement to bring information to the attention of faculty reviewers you think is of importance. For example, if your application contains some evidence or special strength or weakness, you might choose to address that in your statement. If your undergraduate or graduate transcripts would benefit from additional explanation (e.g., if you wish to call to our attention your higher grades in communication-related courses, or your record of improvement), then it would be appropriate to add that language to this statement as well. Overall: why do you wish to pursue studies with the GSU Department of Communication? If you are undecided about the particular direction you wish to pursue, then do your best to specify the general direction you are heading.

In general, failure to succeed at deferred adjudication results in a commitment to a juvenile facility. What would you recommend to the judge?

You are a probation officer who must prepare sentencing recommendation reports for the judge. The juvenile defendant to be sentenced in one case grew up in a desperately poor family, according to school records. He had a part-time job in a local grocery store, stocking the shelves and providing general cleanup. The store owner caught him stealing meat. Actually, this is the second time he has been caught stealing food. The first time he shoplifted at the store, the deferred adjudication included his commitment to work for the store owner. He explained that he was trying to help his mother, who could not provide enough food for his family. In general, failure to succeed at deferred adjudication results in a commitment to a juvenile facility. What would you recommend to the judge?

Discuss the impact of the economic practices of these sectors on the industry globally.

Consider the following major sectors within health care:
Health care equipment
Health care services
Pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and related life sciences
Based on insights that you have gained throughout the course and this weeks lesson, write a paper of 4-5 pages, not including title page, abstract page, and reference page, that discusses the following:
Summary: Discuss the role of each sector in the health care industry and the economy.
Analysis: Discuss the impact of each sector on the health care industry and the economy.
Evaluation: Discuss the impact of the economic practices of these sectors on the industry globally.
Ensure that you integrate economic terms, frameworks, and models throughout the review.
Finally, recommend policy updates, changes, and revisions to each sector that will address the opportunities and challenges within the industry.

How does health care spending in the United States impact the countrys economy?

In this global economic market system, there is concern that health care costs and spending in United States will exceed that of other competing industrialized nations. A close examination of health care cost and spending in the United States reveals that much of the increase in gross domestic product (GDP) is a result of the cost of health care.
In a paper of 3-4 pages, not including title page, abstract page and reference page, complete the following:
How does health care spending in the United States impact the countrys economy?
Summarize the impact of health care spending in the United States on the economy.
Provide a critical analysis of this impact that is supported by relevant cited sources.
Recommend a strategy based on your analysis.
Ensure that you integrate economic terms, frameworks, and models throughout the review.

Analyze the essential indicators of economic benefits per unit on the countrys gross domestic product (GDP) and on employment.

Primary Discussion Response is due by Friday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Tuesday (11:59:59pm Central).
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
For several decades, the rapid increase of health spending in the United States has been the subject of many discussions and great scrutiny. For additional background on this subject, read the following articles:
Article 1 http://archive.kuow.org/post/indias-philanthropist-doc-delivers-cardiac-surgery-henry-ford-style

Article 2 https://www.kff.org/health-costs/

Based on the information that you gained from these articles and in this course, how does the growth of health care cost impact the government and employers? Complete the following:
Articulately summarize the growth and impact of health care costs.
Analyze the essential indicators of economic benefits per unit on the countrys gross domestic product (GDP) and on employment.
Based on your research, give recommendations for improvement or change.
Ensure that you integrate economic terms, frameworks, and models throughout the review.

Identify a community that interests you and define it according to the reading materials concerned with the concept of community.

Assessment Task
1. Identify a community that interests you and define it according to the reading materials concerned with the concept of community. It could be a community of which you are a part. Some examples of how you can define community include:

A community that is defined by geographic location, like a small rural area or an urban suburb;
A community defined by those who share an experience, such as a disability or illness;
A community of connection such as a specific cultural group;
A community of interest, such as a hobby group;
A community defined by those advocating for the rights of a certain group of people;
A community defined by a certain experience of disadvantage;
Some communities could contain several element from the above.
2. Conduct a desktop needs analysis of that community using available data or information from reputable websites and credible research papers.

3. Develop a plan for engaging with members of that community in order to work collaboratively to complete the needs analysis and plan for action. In your answer, explain how Ifes (2016) community development principles would inform your practice.