Mass Communication, Bachelor of Arts
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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Core Curriculum for Non-STEM Majors (Areas A-E) | 42 | |
Area F: Courses Related to Major | ||
COMM 2000 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
COMM 2010 | Survey of Mass Communication | 3 |
COMM 2025 | Writing for the Media | 3 |
COMM 2035 | Fundamental Web and Graphics Design | 3 |
Modern Languages | ||
Select 6 semester hours from the following: | 6 | |
Elementary French I | ||
Elementary French II | ||
Elementary German I | ||
Elementary German II | ||
Elementary Spanish I | ||
Elementary Spanish II | ||
Requirements for the Major | ||
Area G - Major Requirements | ||
COMM 3110 | Communication Research 2 | 3 |
COMM 3120 | Media Aesthetics and Criticism | 3 |
COMM 3310 | Fundamentals of Visual Communication | 3 |
COMM 3320 | Fundamentals of Audio Production | 3 |
COMM 3445 | Fundamentals of Video Production | 3 |
COMM 4160 | Media Programming & Management | 3 |
COMM 4510 | Media Seminar | 3 |
COMM 4570 | Internship | 3 |
Area H: Mass Communication Electives 2, 3 | ||
Select 9 semester hours from 3000 Level Courses | 9 | |
History of the Media | ||
Foundations of Strategic Communication | ||
African American Images in the Media | ||
Broadcast Journalism | ||
Media Advertising and Sales | ||
Sports Communication | ||
Select 9 semester hours from 4000 Level Courses | 9 | |
Communication Law | ||
Advanced Video Production | ||
Philosophy and Ethics of Communication | ||
Theories and Strategies in Emerging Media 3 | ||
Radio Programming and Production | ||
Narrative Film Making | ||
By permission of the Department Chair only. May substitute for courses in 4000 section only | ||
Directed Study | ||
Special Topics | ||
Directed Minor 1 | 18 | |
First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 4 | 2 |
Total Semester Hours | 123 |
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The Mass Communication Program recommends that students enroll in a minor of 15-18 credit hours from another discipline (Marketing, Business, Theater, Art, etc.). Students may also forgo a minor in another discipline and take COMM electives equaling 15-18 credit hours if they wish. All students MUST declare their intentions to enroll in a minor or choose the COMM electives option by receiving prior approval from the Department Coordinator.
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The Study Abroad courses – These alternative courses may substitute for predetermined courses in the standard COMM Curriculum if students participate in the Study Abroad program.
COMM 3280 International Media Research (SA) may substitute for COMM 3110 or a course in Area H.
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The Study Abroad courses – These alternative courses may substitute for predetermined courses in the standard COMM Curriculum if students participate in the Study Abroad program.
COMM 4280 Cases on Emerging Media (SA) may substitute for COMM 4205 or a course in Area H.
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The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
---|---|---|
Core Curriculum for Non-STEM Majors (Areas A-E) | 42 | |
Area F: Courses Related to Major | ||
COMM 2000 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
COMM 2010 | Survey of Mass Communication | 3 |
COMM 2025 | Writing for the Media | 3 |
COMM 2035 | Fundamental Web and Graphics Design | 3 |
Modern Languages | ||
Select 6 semester hours from the following: | 6 | |
Elementary French I | ||
Elementary French II | ||
Elementary German I | ||
Elementary German II | ||
Elementary Spanish I | ||
Elementary Spanish II | ||
Requirements for the Major | ||
Area G - Major Requirements | ||
COMM 3110 | Communication Research 2 | 3 |
COMM 3160 | Foundations of Strategic Communication | 3 |
COMM 3205 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
COMM 3210 | Writing for Public Relations | 3 |
COMM 4140 | Philosophy and Ethics of Communication | 3 |
COMM 4205 | Theories and Strategies in Emerging Media 3 | 3 |
COMM 4510 | Media Seminar | 3 |
COMM 4570 | Internship | 3 |
Area H: Mass Communication Electives 2, 3 | ||
Select 3 courses from the following | 9 | |
African American Images in the Media | ||
Intercultural Communication | ||
Broadcast Journalism | ||
Fundamentals of Visual Communication | ||
Media Advertising and Sales | ||
Sports Communication | ||
Select 9 semester hours from the following | 9 | |
PR Cases & Campaigns | ||
PR Management & Administration | ||
Audience Analysis | ||
Crisis Communication | ||
Brand Journalism | ||
International Strategic Communication | ||
By permission of the Department Chair only. May substitute for courses in 4000 section only. | ||
Directed Study | ||
Special Topics | ||
Directed Minor 1 | 18 | |
First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 4 | 2 |
Total Semester Hours | 123 |
- 1
The Mass Communication Program recommends that students enroll in a minor of 15-18 credit hours from another discipline (Marketing, Business, Theater, Art, etc.). Students may also forgo a minor in another discipline and take COMM electives equaling 15-18 credit hours if they wish. All students MUST declare their intentions to enroll in a minor or choose the COMM electives option by receiving prior approval from the Department Coordinator.
- 2
The Study Abroad courses – These alternative courses may substitute for predetermined courses in the standard COMM Curriculum if students participate in the Study Abroad program.
COMM 3280 International Media Research (SA) may substitute for COMM 3110 or a course in Area H.
- 3
The Study Abroad courses – These alternative courses may substitute for predetermined courses in the standard COMM Curriculum if students participate in the Study Abroad program.
COMM 4280 Cases on Emerging Media (SA) may substitute for COMM 4205 or a course in Area H.
- 4
The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.