Department of Communications

Core Requirements and Concentrations


Communications Arts

Mass Communications

Communications Arts Core

COM 205 Communications in a Global Age (3 hours)

COM 215 Media Writing (3 hours)

COM 243 Aural/Visual Production (3 hours)

COM 314 Communication Theory & Public Interests (3 hours)

COM 400 Communication Law & Ethics (3 hours)

COM 420 Portfolio Preparation (1 hour)

Choose either:

COM 303W Research Methods

TH 310W Script Analysis

Choose either:

COM 499 Independent Study (1-3 hours)

TH 460 Arts Management (1-3 hours)

Total: 20-22 hours

Mass Communications Core

COM 205 Communication in a Global Age (3 hours)

COM 215 Media Writing (3 hours)

COM 243 Aural/Visual Production (3 hours)

COM 303 Research Methods (3 hours)

COM 314 Communications Theory and Public Interest (3 hours)

COM 400 Communication Law & Ethics (3 hours)

COM 420 Portfolio Preparation (1 hour)

COM 499 Independent Study (1-3 hours)

Total: 20-22 hours

 

For general education requirements, please see the General Education Checklist for Communications Majors.  

 

For course descriptions, please see the most recent Undergraduate Course Catalog.