GENERAL EDUCATION REQ. (52 credits) | ||
COLLEGE COMPETENCIES (21 credits) | ||
| ENGL1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| SPCH____ | Oral Communication: | 3 |
| Quantitative Analysis: | ||
| QUANT1128 | Intro to Math Methods | 3 |
| ________ | Ethical and Moral Analysis: | |
| COMM4443 | Ethics in the Media | 3 |
| ________ | Scientific Analysis: | 6 |
LIBERAL ARTS DISTRIBUTION (18 CREDITS) | ||
| ________ | Language and Culture: | 6 |
| ________ | Social and Behavioral Sciences: | 6 |
| ________ | Art and Humanities: | 6 |
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS (13 credits) | ||
| FRSH1000 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| CORE1006 | The Global Challenge | 3 DL |
| CORE2007 | Perspectives on the Individ. | 3 |
| CORE2008 | Cross-cultural Perspectives | 3 |
| CORE3009 | American Experience | 3 |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS ( 36 CREDITS) | ||
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES (12 credits) | ||
| COMM1101 | Mass Media: Image, Sound, Text | 3 |
| COMM2101 | Professional Communication | 3 WR |
| COMM3101 | †Investigating Comm: Rsrch Methods | 3 |
| COMM3500 | Jr/Sr Comm Integr Seminar | 3 |
| †Course should be taken during the 6th or 7th semester. | ||
THEME GROUP ELECTIVES (15 credits) | ||
STUDENTS MUST SELECT ONE COURSE FROM EACH THEME GROUP | ||
| COMM____ | THEORY GROUP: | 3 |
| COMM____ | WRITING GROUP: | 3 |
| COMM____ | BROADCAST, FILM & VIDEO GROUP: | 3 |
| COMM____ | ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS GROUP: | 3 |
COMMUNICATION ELECTIVES (12 credits) | ||
MINOR: ______________ (18 credits) | ||
| FREE ELECTIVES (22 credits) | ||
TOTAL | 128 | |
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: This requirement consists of six credits in English Composition (ENGL1101 and ENGL1102) and six credits of writing intensive courses within the major. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with public speaking and oral presentations, typically a course in Speech. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS:Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with mathematics and statistics with application to everyday problems. ETHICAL AND MORAL ANALYSIS:Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with ethical theories and questions. This course could be in Philosophy or a course within a major program. SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS: Requirements consist of a minimum of six credits of laboratory science. LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: This requirement can be satisfied by one of four options: traditional language courses with significant cultural elements, LANG courses listings under “Language and Culture Studies,” language-based study abroad, or the six highest ESL/ESP credits for non-native English speakers. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: This requirement can be satisfied by six credits of coursework in Criminal Justice, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology. ART AND HUMANITIES: This requirement can be satisfied by six credits of coursework in English Literature, History, Humanities, Philosophy, or Religion. DISTANCE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: All University students are required to complete one (1) on-line distance learning course during each academic level (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year) of matriculation. A minimum of 128 credits is required for graduation. |
COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS: | |
THEME GROUPS (12 CREDITS) One course from each theme group is required. | |
THEORY GROUP | (3 Credits) |
| COMM2204 | Understanding Human Comm |
| COMM2210 | Popular Culture & the Media |
| COMM3216 | Myth, Symbol and Media* |
| COMM3295 | The Right to Know* |
| WRITING GROUP | (3 credits) |
| COMM2833 | News writing I* |
| COMM2835 | Feature Article Writing* |
| COMM2685 | Scriptwriting for TV, Film & AV* |
| ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS GROUP | (3 credits) |
| COMM2321 | Advertising Principles |
| COMM3348 | Broadcast Advertising |
| COMM3444 | Public Relations |
| BROADCAST, FILM & VIDEO GROUP | (3 credits) |
| COMM2557 | Radio Broadcast Workshop |
| COMM2659 | Broadcast News* |
| COMM2673 | Basic Television Production |
| COMM2743 | History of Film: Special Topics |
| COMM2745 | Introduction to Film |
| COMM2751 | Early Film to 1930 |
| COMM2752 | The Studio Years 1930-1960 |
| COMM3675 | Advanced TV Production* |
| * indicates course prerequisites. | |
| COMMUNICATION ELECTIVES | (12 credits) |
| Any Communication course can fulfill the elective requirements. | |
Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a one-semester internship during their junior or senior year. CONCENTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: Concentration in TV and Digital Editing and Production (18 credits): [COMM2648, COMM2673, COMM3675, COMM3749, COMM4470, COMM4471] Concentration in Cross-cultural Communication (18 credits): [COMM1105, COMM2102, COMM2103, COMM2204, COMM2210] Certificate in Cross-cultural Communication (12 credits): [COMM1105, COMM2103, COMM2204, COMM2210] | |