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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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

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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

Experiential Component (Complete 3 Credit Hours from Following Courses:)

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).
COM 499 - Internship 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).

Liberal Arts Requirements (3-6 Credits)

PSY 201 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s).
B.S. Degree additionally requires:
MTH 107 - Introduction to Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s).

Program Specific Requirements

B. A. Degree (6 Credit Hours)

Six hours of foreign language (200 level or above) Credit Hour(s): 6

B. S. Degree (3 Credit Hours)

ANA 271 - Business Statistics with Statistical Software 3 Credit(s).

Required Courses (24 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)

Choices must be approved by the student’s advisor. At least six hours must be from the 300-400 level.

ART 215 - Photoshop 3 Credit(s).
ART 217 - Introduction to Photography 3 Credit(s).
ART 222 - Basic Computer Graphics 3 Credit(s).
ART 232 - Web Design X 3 Credit(s).
ART 317 - Intermediate Photography 3 Credit(s).
ART 322 - Graphic Print Media 3 Credit(s).
ART 332 - Graphic Design: Typography & Logo Systems 3 Credit(s).
ART 417 - Advanced Photography 3 Credit(s).
BUS 230 - Computer Applications 3 Credit(s).
BUS 304 - Advertising 3 Credit(s).
BUS 308 - Business Communications 3 Credit(s).
BUS 311 - Marketing 3 Credit(s).
COM 141, 142 to 441, 442 - Radio Performance Practicum/Seminar 1 Credit(s).
COM 190, 290, 390 or 490 - Special Topics in Media and Communication 3 Credit(s).
COM 211 - Radio Broadcasting Methods 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 359 - Documentary Photography 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 - News Writing and Editing 3 Credit(s).
ENG 312 - Feature Writing and Production 3 Credit(s).
ENG 315 - Media Management 3 Credit(s).
ENG 338 - Rhetoric 3 Credit(s).
ENG 433 - Small Group Communication 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 203 - Video Production Workshop 3 Credit(s).
THA 222 - Voice and Diction 3 Credit(s).

Total Credit Hours Required in Major (Minor Required): 36

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121

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