2011-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

Department of Communication and Theatre (cont'd)

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

  Credits
General Education Requirements
(See page 71) Students should consult with their advisors to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the General Education requirements within this major.
37
 
Mass Communication Core Requirements
COMT 200 Exploring Communication Studies 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 322 Principles of Public Relations 3
COMT 330 Persuasion 3
COMT 465 Communication Theory 3
COMT 470 Capstone Project 3
Total 27
 
Critical Media & Society Courses
Choose any 3 courses from the following, with advisor's approval:
COMT 420 Advertising, Media, and Culture 3
COMT 421 Communicating Online 3
COMT 425 Media Criticism 3
COMT 431 Political Communication  
COMT 440 Popular Culture and Cultural Studies 3
COMT 461 Multicultural Mass Communication 3
Total 9
 
Mass Communication Supplemental Courses
Choose 4 courses from the following, with advisor’s approval:
COMT 210 Group Dynamics 3
COMT 310 Organizational Communication 3
COMT 325 Introduction to Visual Communication 3
COMT 328 Essentials of Video Production 3
COMT 416 Leadership and Communication 3
COMT 422 Issues in Public Relations 3
COMT 426 Case Studies in Public Relations 3
COMT 427 Public Relations Ethics 3
COMT 429 The Law of Public Communication 3
COMT 480 Health Communication 3
COMT 481 Media for Social Change 3
COMT 488 Topics in Communication 3
COMT 490/492/493 Internship, Seminar, or Workshop 3
COMT 420, 421, 425, 431, 440, or 461 if not taken above 3
Total 12
 
Total minimum credits required for major 48
 
Language Requirement (see page 155) 14-15
 
Electives 18-19
 
Total minimum credits required for degree 120

Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

Ñ This program is also offered in an online format.

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.

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
WRIT 101 3  
WRIT 201   3
COMT 110 3  
COMT 130   3
COMT course   3
Foreign Language 4 4
General Education 6 3
Total 16 16
Second Year F S
COMT 200 3  
COMT 320 3  
COMT 230 or 450   3
Foreign Language 3 3
General Education w/Lab 4  
General Education 3 6
Total 16 15
Third Year F S
COMT 321 3  
COMT 322 3  
COMT 330   3
COMT courses 3 6
General Education 3 3
Total 12 12
Fourth Year F S
COMT Courses 9 6
Electives 6 6
Total 15 12
Ñ This program is also offered in an online format.

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