Media and Communication Minor

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The Media and Communication minor is for students who are interested in pursuing careers and further education in such areas as radio and television broadcasting, multi-media journalism, public relations, corporate communications, audio reproduction, film making, audio, and online media creation. This program has been designed to help students assimilate the knowledge, skills, and production ethics that will enable them to create high quality media-borne messages, and thereby advance their chosen career.

Required Courses

COM 101 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Credit(s).
COM 235 - Fundamental of TV and Video Production 3 Credit(s).
COM 369 - Mass Media and Behavior 3 Credit(s).

Choose 9 Credit Hours from the Following (at Least 3 Credit Hours Must be 300-400 Level)

COM 111 - Podcasting Basics 3 Credit(s).
COM 133 - Media Scriptwriting Fundementals 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 201 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s).
COM 211 - Radio Broadcasting Methods 3 Credit(s).
COM 215 - Multimedia Storytelling 3 Credit(s).
COM 223 - Basic Audio Recording 3 Credit(s).
COM 236, 237 to 436, 437 - Video Production Practicum 1 Credit(s).
COM 271 - On-line Media 3 Credit(s).
COM 304 - Communication Research 3 Credit(s).
COM 323 - Stage Audio 3 Credit(s).
COM 335 - Advanced Video Production 3 Credit(s).
COM 359 - Documentary Photography 3 Credit(s).
COM 433 - Advanced Media Scriptwriting 3 Credit(s).
COM 499 - Internship 3 Credit(s).

Media and Communication Minor

Required Courses

Choose 9 Credit Hours from the Following (at Least 3 Credit Hours Must be 300-400 Level)

Total Credit Hours Required: 18