Academic Requirements
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.
- COM 1500/Intro to Communication, 4 credits
- JOU2515/Journalism I, 4 credits
- 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
- COM 3100/Communication Research: 4 credits
- COM 3110/Strategic Message Design: 4 credits
- COM 3280/ Media Literacy: 4 credits
- 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
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):
- COM 1500/Intro to Communication: 4 credits
- COM 2010/Group Collaboration: 3 credits OR JOU2515/Journalism I, 4 credits (as of Fall 2023)
- 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 - COM 3100/Communication Research: 4 credits
- COM 3110/Strategic Message Design: 4 credits
- 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.
- COM 4800/Senior Capstone: 4 credits
A minimum grade of C- is required for all classes applied towards major requirements.