REQUIRED DEPARTMENT CORE COURSES
(28 CREDITS)
COMM 111 Survey of Mass Communications (3)
COMM 115 Computer Applications for Mass Communications (3)
COMM 131 Writing for Mass Communications (3)
COMM 233 Introduction to Visual Communications (3)
COMM 237 Mass Communications Law (3)
COMM 296 Mass Communications Practicum (3)
COMM 311 Theories and Perspectives in Mass Communications (3)
COMM 490 ePortfolio for Mass Communications (1)
COMM 493 Research Methods in Mass Communications (3)
COMM 499 Mass Communications Internship (3) or (6)
In addition, students must take at least take at least 12 credits from one of the following tracks, plus 12 credits from among that track or any of the other tracks.
Broadcast and Social Media
COMM 251 Radio and Audio Production (3)
COMM 253 TV Studio Production (3)
COMM 336 Social Media (3)
COMM 354 Video Field Production (3)
COMM 355 Documentary Video Production (3)
COMM 356 Film Narrative (3)
COMM 358 Digital Video Editing (3)
COMM 360 Storytelling and Reporting (3)
COMM 365 Media Management (3)
Journalism
COMM 223 Broadcast News Writing (3)
COMM 226 Principles and Practices of News Writing (3)
COMM 320 Global Perspectives in Journalism (3)
COMM 324 Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and Field Reporting (3)
COMM 334 Multi-Platform Storytelling (3)
COMM 335 Politics and the Media (3)
Video Game Design
COMM 244 Introduction to Video Game Design (3)
COMM 245 Video Game Design and Development (3)
COMM 388 Character Animation (3)
COMM 389 Virtual Environments (3)
CS 115 Introduction to Computing (3)
CS 116 Fundamentals of Programming (3)
Visual and Brand Communications
COMM 212 Introduction to Digital Photography (3)
COMM 225 Sports Media (3)
COMM 243 Fundamentals of Image Manipulation (3)
COMM 290 Media and Communication Campaigns (3)
COMM 325 Sports Communications (3)
COMM 337 Writing for Public Relations (3)
COMM 344 Computer Illustration (3)
COMM 345 Professional Design for Print and Digital Media (3)
COMM 346 Digital Animation (3)
COMM 369 Web Design and Visual Communications (3)
COMM 394 Media Planning and Buying (3)
COMM 396 Branding Technique and Creative Design (3)
MSB 210 Principles of Marketing (3)
Minor REQUIREMENTS
(6 COURSES — 18 CREDITS)
COMM 111 Survey of Mass Communications (3)
COMM 115 Computer Applications for Mass Communications (3)
COMM 131 Writing for Mass Communications (3)
COMM 233 Introduction to Visual Communications (3)
Six (6) additional Mass Communications credits, excluding COMM 296, 499
Minor REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN MARKETING
(6 COURSES — 18 CREDITS)
COMM 111 Survey of Mass Communications (3)
COMM 115 Computer Applications for Mass Communications (3) OR
CIS 110 Introduction to Computer Applications for Business (3)
COMM 233 Introduction to Visual Communications (3)
COMM 290 Media and Communication Campaigns (3)
COMM 345 Professional Design for Print and Digital Media (3)
COMM 396 Branding Technique and Creative Design (3)
Concentration REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN MARKETING
(3 COURSES — 9 CREDITS)
COMM 111 Survey of Mass Communications (3)
COMM 233 Introduction to Visual Communications (3)
COMM 396 Branding Technique and Creative Design (3)