Communications

As of Fall 2024 new students entering the program will be under this curriculum:

In addition to meeting  General Education requirements and other degree requirements, all communications majors must complete the following requirements (46-48 credits):

A minimum grade of C- is required for all classes applied towards major requirements.

1. COM 1500/Intro to Communication, 4 credits
2. JOU2515/Journalism I, 4 credits
3. One of the following courses: COM 1400/Intro to Video Techniques and Technology, 4 credits or COM 2050/Intro to Media Writing: 4 credits or COM 2020/ Visual Communication, 4 credits
4. COM 3100/Communication Research: 4 credits
5. COM 3110/Strategic Message Design: 4 credits
6. COM 3280/ Media Literacy: 4 credits
7. Diversity of Experience (Humanities elective), 4 credits . Choose From:

8. Concentration: Choose from TV Production or Strategic Communication (15-16 credits in either concentration. At least 8  credits must be upper level).

9. COM4800/Senior Capstone: 4 credits

Note:

Students who are wishing to obtain a dual degree (BFA/MUSB degree combined with a BA or BS degree or a BS degree combined with a BA degree) must satisfy the academic requirements for each degree and major. See complete dual degree policy.

Note that additional credits must be completed in order to obtain a second degree, and that in many cases this will require a student to extend their studies by one or more semesters. Please see your advisor for more information and guidance.

Students who entered into the program prior to Fall 2024, follow this curriculum:

In addition to meeting General Education requirements, all communications majors must complete the following requirements (35-36 credits):

1. COM 1500/Intro to Communication: 4 credits
2. COM 2010/Group Collaboration: 3 credits OR  JOU2515/Journalism I, 4 credits (as of Fall 2023)
3. One of the following courses: COM 1400/Intro to Video Techniques and Technology: 3 credits COM 2050/Intro to Media Writing: 4 credits COM 2020/Visual Communication: 4 credits
4. COM 3100/Communication Research: 4 credits
5. COM 3110/Strategic Message Design: 4 credits
6. Area of Interest: TV Production OR Advertising and Public Relations * (choose from a list of courses below): 12 credits. Out of the 12 credits 8 credits must be upper level.
7. COM 4800/Senior Capstone: 4 credits

 A minimum grade of C- is required for all classes applied towards major requirements. 

Areas of Interest