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

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