Media Studies Concentration
The purpose of this Media Studies concentration is to provide students with a liberal arts based education in media studies. The concentration would prepare students for careers in a diverse and global society. A significant goal of the concentration is to prepare students for related graduate studies such as law school and master programs in media studies. Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of theory, its creative and aesthetic components, along with an understanding of the social, economic, political, cultural, legal and ethical implications of mediated communication.
COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS – 18 Credits
COMM 120 Mass Communication - 3 credits
COMM 121 Communication Theory - 3 credits
COMM 210 Media Writing (Writing Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 244 Communication Research Foundation (Research Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 263 Public Speaking (Oral Communication Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 445 Communication Capstone - 3 credits
Capstone
Every communication major is required to complete a capstone experience.
* Students in this concentration would be expected to take a research-oriented capstone based on social science and humanistic research methodologies.
Media Studies Concentration Requirement – 9 Credits
These requirements MUST be met for students to qualify for Capstone:
Choose THREE of the following:
Comm 220: Radio and Television
Comm 222: Media law and ethics
Comm 224: International media
Comm 234: Film as medium
Comm 320: Media Criticism
Media Studies Concentration SUGGESTED ELECTIVES – 12 Credits
Choose FOUR of the following:
COMM 223: The Press and the Presidency
COMM 260: Oral Interpretation
COMM 265: Foundations of Language
COMM 318: Forms of Art
COMM 324: Writing for Radio and Television
COMM 334: Documentary Non-Fiction film
COMM 352: Broadcast Advertising
COMM 365: Persuasion and Social Change
COMM 384: The Golden Ages of the Theatre
COMM 421: Broadcast Management
COMM 431: Screenwriting
COMM 434: Current Cinema
COMM 456: Playwriting
INTER-CONCENTRATION FLEXIBILITY
Please Note: Through advising and with permission, highly motivated students may be permitted to substitute individual courses.
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