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The Department of Communication & Theatre

Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major in Communication Arts - Mass Communication Option Ñ

  Credits
Academic Foundations Requirements
(See page 70) Students should consult with their advisors to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the Academic Foundations requirements within this major.
37
Mass Communication Core Requirements
COMT 201 Technology for Communication 3
COMT 222 Media Writing 3
COMT 230 Advanced Public Speaking
OR
COMT 450 Performance Skills for Professionals
3
COMT 320 Introduction to Mass Communication 3
COMT 321 Theories of Media and Society 3
COMT 325 Introduction to Visual Communication 3
COMT 330 Persuasion 3
COMT 425 Media Criticism 3
COMT 440 Popular Culture and Cultural Studies 3
COMT 461 Multicultural Mass Communication 3
COMT 465 Communication Theory 3
COMT 470 Capstone Project 3
Total 36
Mass Communication Supplemental Courses
Following advisor’s consultation, select 5 courses (15 credits) from the following:
COMT 210 Group Dynamics 3
COMT 322 Principles of Public Relations 3
COMT 326 New Technology and Communication 3
COMT 328 Essentials of Video Production 3
COMT 340 Performance for the Camera 3
COMT 350 Performance Theory and Criticism 3
COMT 420 Media Advertising 3
COMT 421 Communicating Through the Internet 3
COMT 422 Issues in Public Relations 3
COMT 428 Advanced Video Production 3
COMT 429 The Law of Public Communication 3
COMT 431 Political Communication 3
COMT 481 Media for Social Change 3
COMT 488 Topics in Communication 3
COMT 490/492/493 Seminar, Workshop, or Internship 3
Total 15
Total minimum credits required for major 51
Language Requirement (see page 153) 14-15
Electives 18-19
Total minimum credits required for degree 120
Ñ This program is also offered in an online format.
Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

Note:  Substitutions between options can be made with advisor or consent.  Students must earn a grade of “C” or above in courses used to satisfy major or minor requirements in the Communication and Theatre Department.  The Department of Communication and Theatre offers a BA in Communication & Theatre online.  Check the university website for details at www.msubillings.edu.

SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY
B.A. Major in Comm. Arts Mass Comm. Option
This sample schedule is a suggested plan for students to follow in completing the Bachelor of Arts programs in Communication & Theatre.  Due to course schedule changes and staff assignments, students may not be able to follow the plan exactly.  This suggested plan is not a substitute for careful advising by Departmental faculty.  Students should consult with their advisors to plan classes before registering each term.

First Year F S
ENGL 150 3  
ENGL 226   3
COMT 110 3  
COMT 130    3
COMT course   3
Foreign Language 4 4
Academic Foundations 6 3
Total 16 16
Second Year F S
COMT 201 3  
COMT 320 3  
COMT 230 or 450   3
Foreign Language 3 3
Academic Found. w/Lab 4  
Academic Foundations 3 6
Total 16 15
Third Year F S
COMT 321  3  
COMT 325 3  
COMT 330   3
COMT courses 3 6
Academic Foundations 3 3
Electives 3 3
Total 15 15
Fourth Year F S
COMT Courses 9 6
 Electives 6 6
Total 15 12


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