Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies

Location(s): Face-to-face

Specific Courses Required for This Degree:

SPCH 100 - Speech Fundamentals 3 Credit(s)
COMM 255 - Fndmntls of Media Comm GT-AH2 3 Credit(s)
COMM 230 - Media Writing 3 Credit(s)
COMM 280 - Visual Rhetoric 3 Credit(s)
COMM 293 - Media Practicum 3 Credit(s)
COMM 345 - Business of Radio & TV 3 Credit(s)
COMM 350 - Media Theory & Criticism 3 Credit(s)
COMM 355 - PR & Strategic Comm 3 Credit(s)
COMM 425 - Media Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
COMM 430 - Diversity in Media 3 Credit(s)
COMM 457 - First Amendment & Copyright 3 Credit(s)
BUS 448 - Interactive/Social Media Mktng 3 Credit(s)
COMM 495 - Communication Capstone 3 Credit(s)

Choose Two of the Following (6 Credit Hours):

AR 202 - In Design 3 Credit(s)
AR 310 - Photoshop 3 Credit(s) *
BUS 265 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s)
BUS 304 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credit(s) *
BUS 345 - Advertising 3 Credit(s) *
BUS 385 - Sports Marketing 3 Credit(s)
BUS 468 - New Business Venturing 3 Credit(s) *
COMM 379 - Special Topics 1 to 6 Credit(s)
COMM 496 - Communication Internship 1 to 3 Credit(s)

Note:

*May require prerequisite

A portfolio of the student’s work must be submitted during the senior year.

Guidelines for assembling the portfolio and deadlines for submission are available from the department chair, the student placement and assessment coordinator, or the major advisor.

A minor in an area of specialization is recommended.