Media and Communication, B.S. (Minor Required)

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The Media and Communication program is for students who are interested in pursuing careers in broadcasting, multi-media journalism, public relations, corporate communications, audio recording and reproduction, film making, and online media creation. Students are introduced to the foundations of communication, communication research, media production values, and an array of media production skills that will enable them to create high quality media-borne messages.

Students may elect an internship in their junior year. Students qualify for an internship by receiving the recommendations of two faculty members, by earning a 2.5 overall grade point average, and by successfully completing an interview with the Media and Communication program coordinator, which may include other faculty members. Students are expected to earn a “C” or higher in each of their courses within the major. An academic minor is required for completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Media & Communication.

Degree Specific Requirements (9 Credits)

MTH 107 - Introduction to Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s).
MTH 208 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credit(s).
PSY 201 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Required Courses (27 Credit Hours)

COM 101 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Credit(s).
COM 223 - Basic Audio Recording 3 Credit(s).
COM 235 - Fundamental of TV and Video Production 3 Credit(s).
COM 304 - Communication Research 3 Credit(s).
COM 369 - Mass Media and Behavior 3 Credit(s).
COM 433 - Media Scriptwriting 3 Credit(s).
COM 483 - Senior Synthesis Seminar 3 Credit(s).
ENG 310 - Media Law and Ethics 3 Credit(s).

Elective Courses (Choose 12 Credit Hours from the Following List, at least 6 hours must be at 300-400 level))

Choices must be approved by the student’s advisor.

ART 215 - Photoshop 3 Credit(s).
ART 222 - Basic Computer Graphics 3 Credit(s).
ART 232 - User Interface and Experience Design 3 Credit(s).
ART 322 - Graphic Print Media 3 Credit(s).
ART 332 - Typography and Branding 3 Credit(s).
BUS 230 - Computer Applications 3 Credit(s).
BUS 304 - Integrated Marketing Communication & Advertising 3 Credit(s).
BUS 308 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s).
COM 111 - Podcasting Basics 3 Credit(s).
COM 141, 142 to 441, 442 - Radio Performance Practicum/Seminar 1 Credit(s).
COM 171 - Introduction to Multiculturalism in the Media 3 Credit(s).
COM 190, 290, 390 or 490 - Special Topics in Media and Communication 3 Credit(s).
COM 200 - Strategies for Public Relations and Social Media 3 Credit(s).
COM 211 - Radio Broadcasting Methods 3 Credit(s).
COM 215 - Multimedia Storytelling 3 Credit(s).
COM 271 - On-line Media 3 Credit(s).
COM 236, 237 to 436, 437 - Video Production Practicum 1 Credit(s).
COM 323 - Stage Audio 3 Credit(s).
COM 335 - Advanced Video Production 3 Credit(s).
COM 499 - Internship 3 Credit(s).
CSC 100 - Computer Literacy 3 Credit(s).
CSC 230 - Web Design 3 Credit(s).
ENG 131, 132 to 431, 432 - Journalism Practicum 1 Credit(s).
ENG 141, 142 to 441, 442 - Creative Arts Practicum 1 Credit(s).
ENG 221 - Introduction to Film 3 Credit(s).
ENG 311 - Advanced News Writing and Editing 3 Credit(s).
ENG 312 - Feature Writing and Production 3 Credit(s).
ENG 338 - Digital Rhetoric 3 Credit(s).
ENG 461 - Professional Writing 3 Credit(s).
HON 213 - Media and Violence 3 Credit(s).
PSC 308 - Media and Politics 3 Credit(s).
REL 216 - Religion in Film 3 Credit(s).
THA 222 - Voice and Diction 3 Credit(s).

Media and Communication, B.S. (Minor Required)

Degree Specific Requirements (9 Credits)

Required Courses (27 Credit Hours)

Elective Courses (Choose 12 Credit Hours from the Following List, at least 6 hours must be at 300-400 level))

Total Credit Hours Required in Major: 39

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121