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Major in Communication Studies

Additional Program Requirements

 

Bachelor of Science: 6 hours

Complete 6 hours Social Sciences (ECO, FIN, GEO, PSC, PSY, SOC).

Bachelor of Arts: 6 hours

Complete 6 hours of foreign language (1 language/1 year) 111 or above.

Major Requirements: 45 hours

Required Courses: 12 hours

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COM 121Writing Across Media Platforms

3
COM 242Communication Theory and Research

3
COM 320Organizational Communication

3
COM 430Communications Law

3

Professional Electives: 33 hours

Select at least one upper-level course from each of the following areas: 15 hours

Choose one from the following: 3 hours

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COM 321Introduction to Screenwriting

3
COM 334Immersion Journalism

3
COM 343Public Relations Writing

3
COM 407Special Topics in Journalism

3
COM 415Magazine and Feature Writing

3

Choose one from the following: 3 hours

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COM 326Social Documentary

3
COM 327Interactive Media I

3
COM 336Editorial Photography

3
COM 337Interactive Design

3
COM 346Photo Editing

3
COM 360Publication Design

3
COM 426Professional Portfolio

3
COM 427Interactive Media II

3

Choose one from the following: 3 hours

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COM 303On-Camera Performance

3
COM 306Entertainment Industry

3
COM 313Media Theory & Trends

3
COM 315Documentary Filmmaking

3
COM 330Entertainment Production I

3
COM 339Cinematography

3
COM 344Film and Television Editing

3
COM 358Film Festival Study Trip

3
COM 372Special Topics in Film

3
COM 410Directing for the Screen

3

Choose one from the following: 3 hours

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COM 323Principles of Public Relations

3
COM 325Communication Training and Development

3
COM 329Principles of Advertising

3
COM 356Social Media Theory and Strategies

3
COM 416Persuasion

3
COM 423Public Relations Campaigns

3

Select 18 hours of COM courses