Communication, Media Technology BA

Communication Core

Required for each of the five majors and interdisciplinary emphases offered:

• COMM 215 - Introduction to Communication Theory Credits: 4
• COMM 230 - Communication Practices Credits: 1
• COMM 480 - Communicating for Community Credits: 3
• JOUR 230 - Beginning Media Writing Credits: 3

Major requirements:

 A second major or minor is not required.

• JOUR 140 - Media, Culture and Society Credits: 3
• JOUR 455 - Media Law and Ethics Credits: 3
• JOUR 465 - Advanced Topics in Journalism:__________ Credits: 3
• COMM 425 - Media Literacy Credits: 3
• COMM 320 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
• COMM 436 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
• COMM 405 - Persuasion Credits: 3
• COMM 432 - Research Methods in Communication Credits: 3
• COMM 456 - Group Dynamics and Leadership Credits: 3

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• Choose one of the following:

• COMM 280 - Voice and Diction Credits: 3
• COMM 465 - Topics in Communication Arts:__________  Credits: 3

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• Choose one of the following:

• JOUR 405 - Technology for Journalism
    Credits: 3
• JOUR 450 - Multimedia Journalism Credits: 3
• JOUR 460 - News Editing for Electronic Media
    Credits: 3

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• and 2-3 credits of multi-disciplinary electives chosen in consultation with the advisor

Cognate:

(fulfills GE requirement)

• Choose one of the following:

• PHTO 115 - Photography I Credits: 3
• PHTO 116 - Digital Photography I Credits: 3

Additional Requirement

• An internship in the area of Video Production is required.

Total Credits: 59