Media & Communication: New Media, B.S.

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The Media and Communication major is for students who are interested in pursuing careers and further education in such areas as radio and television broadcasting, multimedia journalism, public relations, corporate communications, audio reproduction, film-making, and online media creation. The strengths of Ferrum College’s Media and Communication major is the amount of one-on-one instruction students receive from their professors, and our focus on strong writing and message design skills.

Media & Communication Common Required Courses [33 Credits]

COM 101 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Credit(s).
COM 133 - Media Scriptwriting Fundamentals 3 Credit(s).
COM 201 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s).
COM 223 - Basic Audio Recording 3 Credit(s).
COM 235 - Fundamental of TV and Video Production 3 Credit(s).
COM 310 - Media Law & Ethics 3 Credit(s).
COM 369 - Mass Media and Behavior 3 Credit(s).
ENG 106 - Introduction to News Writing and Reporting 3 Credit(s).
MTH 107 - Introduction to Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s).
PSY 201 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two courses:
COM 483 - Senior Synthesis Seminar 3 Credit(s).
COM 499 - Internship 3 Credit(s).

New Media Focus Area Requirements: 15 Credits

COM 163 - New Media Distribution 3 Credit(s).
COM 200 - Strategies for Public Relations and Social Media 3 Credit(s).
COM 351 - Streaming Services 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following:
COM 304 - Communication Research 3 Credit(s).
COM 390 - Multiculturalism and the Media 3 Credit(s).
Additional 300 or 400 level elective Credits / Units: 3 Credits

Media & Communication Electives [6 Credits]

COM 171 - Introduction to Multiculturalism in the Media 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 141, 142 to 441, 442 - Radio Performance Practicum/Seminar 1 Credit(s).
COM 236, 237 to 436, 437 - Video Production Practicum 1 Credit(s).
ENG 131, 132 to 431, 432 - Journalism Practicum 2 Credit(s).
ENG 141, 142 to 441, 442 - Creative Arts Practicum 1 Credit(s).

Media & Communication: New Media, B.S.

Media & Communication Common Required Courses [33 Credits]

New Media Focus Area Requirements: 15 Credits

Media & Communication Electives [6 Credits]

Total Credit Hours Required in Program: 54

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 120