BA Major in Communication
B.A., Major in Communication
Major Requirements*
- COMM105 Introduction to Communication (3 hours)
- COMM110 Media Writing (3 hours)
- COMM202 Oral Storytelling (3 hours)
- COMM203 Interpersonal Communication (3 hours)
- COMM204 Introduction to Digital Media (3 hours)
- COMM207 Social Media (3 hours)
- COMM215 Intercultural Communication (3 hours)
- COMM218 Media Development (3 hours)
- COMM219 Intro to Adobe Creative Cloud (3 hours)
- COMM250 Media Law and Ethics (3 hours)
- COMM315 Persuasion (3 hours)
- COMM410 Theories of Human Communication (3 hours)
- COMM497 Communication Capstone (3 hours)
Emphasis in Digital Media Content
Graduates in Communication (B.A.) with an Emphasis in Digital Media will:
- Express thoughts orally and in writing
- Apply communication and media theories to the design and evaluation of digital media strategies
- Understand the history and development of media
- Learn and apply proper techniques in producing media content
- Conceive, develop, organize and create stories
- Demonstrate knowledge of impact of media and visual images
- Identify and analyze legal and ethical guidelines
- Synthesize and apply research
- Develop and manage professional digital portfolio
Select four courses from the following:
- COMM103 Graphic Design (3 hours)
- COMM205 Introduction to Photography (3 hours)
- COMM224 Media, Culture, and Society (3 hours)
- COMM305 Advanced Topics in Communication Studies (3 hours)
- COMM313 Digital Storytelling (3 hours)
- COMM330 Advanced Web Design: Graphic Techniques (3 hours)
- COMM411 Social Media Production and Theory (3 hours)
- CPTR346 Motion Graphics (3 hours)
*** Students may also choose three courses from this list and one course from those offered under the Emphasis in Production except for COMM205 and COMM305.
Emphasis in Production
Graduates in Communication (B.A.) with an Emphasis in Production will:
- Express thoughts orally and in writing
- Demonstrate proficiency in media production tools and technologies
- Apply proper techniques in producing media content
- Conceive, develop, organize and create stories
- Understand the history and development of media
- Critique and evaluate media
- Demonstrate knowledge of impact of media and visual images
- Identify and analyze legal and ethical guidelines
- Synthesize and apply research
- Develop a professional portfolio showcasing a range of production projects
Select four courses from the following:
- COMM205 Introduction to Photography (3 hours)
- COMM209 Video Production (3 hours)
- COMM211 Introduction to the Cinema (3 hours)
- COMM304 Advanced Topics in Media (3 hours)
- COMM305 Advanced Topics in Communication Studies (3 hours)
- CPTR220 Digital Sound (3 hours)
- ENG 445 Creative Nonfiction (3 hours)
*** Students may also choose three courses from this list and one course from those offered under the Emphasis in Digital Media Content except for COMM205 and COMM305.
