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Bachelor of Arts in Communications
The Bachelors of Arts in Communications is a rigorous, multi-disciplinary program
designed to give students the analytical, critical, and creative skills that are
fundamental to any career in the information age. The major provides students with
superior skills in oral and written proficiency to excel in the creation, dissemination,
and analysis of messages. In addition, the program is dedicated to integrating technology
in its instruction and incorporating international contexts for the study of communications,
so as to prepare students for an increasingly global industry. Combining theoretical
instruction with intensive hands-on professional training, this major focuses on
intellectual development and ethical reasoning to empower students to take leadership
roles and make a difference in a variety of fields both within and outside of the
communications industry. Students with a BA in Communications can go on to careers
in such fields as Film and Video Production, Journalism, Corporate Communications,
Politics, Law, Community Organizing and Service, Education, Management, and Non-profit
Administration.
Requirements for the Degree
A. The Proficiency Requirements of the University in English,
Mathematics, and Foreign Language.
B. The General Distribution Requirements of the University
in English, Mathematics and Science, and Social Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts.
C. Modern Language Requirement
Students are required to take 6 courses of Modern Language study,
or
two 300 level courses in Modern Language or in English Literature if students have
a national secondary education credential in a language other than English.
D. Core Curriculum
1. COM 101 Public Speaking
2. COM 210/TH 251 Language of Film
3. COM 220 Media, Culture, and Society
4. COM 311 Digital Media Culture
5. COM 470 Advanced Communication Theory
6. COM 480 Senior Seminar: Media Ethics
7. Three 300-level courses in Media Studies (CMS)
E. Major Electives
In addition to the above requirements, seven courses from COM, CMS,
or JRN. Courses other than COM or CMS that are related to the major may be used
as major electives upon approval by the Department Chair.
F. General Electives sufficient to give a total of 120 credits.
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