Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication provides students
with the theoretical foundation and practical knowledge
needed for employment in the communications/media field
or for graduate study. Communications is a multi-faceted
discipline that can lead to a variety of career paths. Therefore,
the curriculum is designed to allow students to focus on
their area of interest. By selecting from the choices offered,
students can target TV/video, radio, writing, or a combination
of these options, while developing a comprehensive perspective
on the industry. Communication electives include specialties
such as broadcast journalism, public relations, and scripting.
In the senior seminar, students create a professional portfolio
or demo tape to showcase their talents. The internship provides
students with the opportunity to enhance their professional
development through work experience in the communications
industry.
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites):
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| CO103
Introduction to Mass Communication |
3 |
| CO105
Introduction to Video OR |
|
| CO107
Introduction to Radio |
4 |
| CO114
Media and Modern Society |
3 |
| EN105
Advanced English Composition |
3 |
| EN206
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| FY100
First Year Seminar |
1 |
| HU103
World Civilization (Modern) |
3 |
| MH201 College
Algebra OR |
|
| MH203 Survey
of Math |
3 |
| HU Humanities
OR |
|
| PS Psychology
OR |
|
| SS Social Science
Elective |
3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| CO201
Writing for Media |
3 |
| CO205
Producing the Video Segment OR |
|
| CO207
Producing the Radio Segment |
4 |
| CO210
Performance and Announcing OR |
|
| CO212
Film Adaptation |
3 |
| CO235
Media Law and Ethics |
3 |
| CS232
Web Page Design and Development I |
3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135
World Religions OR |
|
| HU152
Introduction to Western Philosophy |
3 |
| SC Laboratory
Science |
4 |
| HU Humanities
OR |
|
| PS Psychology
OR |
|
| SS Social Science
Elective |
3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| CO110
Public Speaking |
3 |
| CO322
Communications Theory |
3 |
| CO Communications
Electives (2) |
6 |
| EN2xx 200-level
(or higher) Literature Elective |
3 |
| SS305 Global
Issues |
3 |
| Arts & Science Elective OR | |
| CO299
Communications Internship I |
3 |
| HU2xx 200-level
(or higher) Humanities OR |
|
| PS2xx Psychology
OR |
|
| SS2xx Social
Science Elective |
3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| CO423
Advertising Writing OR |
|
| CO425
Field Production |
3 |
| CO460
Public Relations and Advertising for Media |
3 |
| CO495
Communications Seminar |
3 |
| CO499
Communications Internship II OR |
|
| CO498
Communications Bachelor Thesis |
3 |
| HU305
Ethics |
3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| 200-level (or higher) Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| HU Humanities
OR |
|
| PS Psychology
OR |
|
| SS Social Science
Elective |
3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: |
121 |
Concentration in Media Writing
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration
in Media Writing provides students with the benefits of
a multi-faceted communication/media discipline with an added
foundation in writing for all the media. Students will get
intensive training in writing news, features, essays, public
relations releases, TV/radio/print advertising, dramatic
scripts, and documentaries. This program is designed for
students who like to write, want to develop their own style,
and can see their futures in a specific area of the media.
In the senior seminar, students will create a professional
portfolio to showcase their best work for potential employers.
The internship provides an opportunity to develop skills
in a professional work situation.
Note that all full-time day students are required to
take FY100 First Year Seminar during their first semester.
Recommended Course Sequencing:
(please see course descriptions for prerequisites):
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| CO103
Introduction to Mass Communication |
3 |
| CO105
Introduction to Video OR |
|
| CO107
Introduction to Radio |
4 |
| CO114
Media and Modern Society |
3 |
| EN105
Advanced English Composition |
3 |
| EN206
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| FY100
First Year Seminar |
1 |
| HU103
World Civilization (Modern) |
3 |
| HU123
History of Film |
3 |
| MH201 College
Algebra OR |
|
| MH203 Survey
of Math |
3 |
| HU Humanities
OR |
|
| PS Psychology
OR |
|
| SS Social Science
Elective |
3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| CO201
Writing for Media |
3 |
| CO205
Producing the Video Segment OR |
|
| CO207
Producing the Radio Segment |
4 |
| CO212
Film Adaptation |
3 |
| CO235
Media Law and Ethics |
3 |
| CS
Computer Science Elective |
3 |
| EN205
Creative Writing |
3 |
| EN214
American Literature |
3 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135
World Religions OR |
|
| HU152
Introduction to Western Philosophy |
3 |
| HU Humanities
OR |
|
| PS Psychology
OR |
|
| SS Social Science
Elective |
3 |
| SC Laboratory
Science |
4 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| CO110
Public Speaking |
3 |
| CO306
Broadcast Journalism |
3 |
| CO322
Communications Theory |
3 |
| CO350
Advanced Writing for Media |
3 |
| HU305
Ethics |
3 |
| SS305 Global
Issues |
3 |
| HU2xx 200-level
(or higher) Humanities OR |
|
| PS2xx Psychology
OR |
|
| SS2xx Social
Science Elective |
3 |
| Arts & Science Elective OR | |
| CO299
Communications Internship I |
3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| CO423
Advertising Writing |
3 |
| CO460
Public Relations and Advertising for Media |
3 |
| CO495
Communications Seminar |
3 |
| CO499
Communications Internship II OR |
|
| CO498
Communications Bachelor Thesis |
3 |
| CO
Communications Elective |
3 |
| EN2xx 200-level
(or higher) Literature Elective |
3 |
| 200-level (or higher) Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: |
121 |
