COMM students may earn a minimum grade of C- in individual courses required for the COMM major; however, they must maintain a cumulative major GPA of at least 2.00 in the major requirements to earn their BA in Communications and Media.
Communication and Media Core Courses (15 Credit Hours)
COMM 101 |
Introduction to Mass Communication |
(3) [H] |
COMM 110 |
Digital Foundations |
(3) |
COMM 211 |
Theories and Research Methods in Communication |
(3) |
COMM 470 |
Internship in Communication |
(3) |
COMM 480 |
Seminar in Communication |
(3) |
Communication Concentration Courses (24 Credit Hours)
Students must complete, in consultation with their academic advisor, a total of 24 total credit hours from the courses listed below:
COMM 111
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Images in Media
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(3) [H]
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COMM 206
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Mass Media Writing
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(3)
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COMM 230
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Principles of Advertising
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(3) [H]
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COMM 240
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Principles of Public Relations
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(3) [H]
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COMM 310
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Broadcast Journalism
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(3)
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COMM 312
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News Reporting and Editing
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(3) [H]
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COMM 313
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Documentary Production
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(3)
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COMM 320
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Mass Media Law
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(3)
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COMM 325
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Mass Communication and Society
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(3) [H]
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COMM 350
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Organizational Communication and Leadership
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(3)
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COMM 360
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Public Relations Writing
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(3)
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COMM 389
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Special Topics*
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(3)
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COMM 402
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PR Campaigns
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(3)
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COMM 425
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International Case Studies in Public Relations
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(3)
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COMM 455
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Advertising Media Planning
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(3)
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COMM 460 |
Advertising Campaigns |
(3)
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*Can be repeated for credit under different topics
Communication Electives (18 Credit Hours)
Majors must choose six additional COMM courses for their major electives (18 credit hours).