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Communication and Media Studies
The Communication and Media Studies program aims to cultivate understanding of complex human communication processes, the role of media in our society and the world, and the ability to facilitate effective communication at the local, global, and glocal level.
At the theoretical level, students will learn theories of interpersonal communication; mass communication; intercultural communication; international media systems and issues; and the application of theories to various contexts/specific issues. At the practical level, students will develop effective information gathering and organizational skills; critical thinking and flexibility in making sense of information; effective writing skills; effective listening and speaking skills; a higher level of interpersonal and intercultural communication competence; and media literacy.
Students who have completed a major in Communication and Media Studies will be prepared to begin at an entry level in the professions of media industries, human resources, public relations and advocacy, marketing and advertising, and consulting. The program will also prepare students to move on to a graduate program in Communication and Media Studies, which will help continue their professional development in such areas as a media and public relations, marketing, media research, and organizational consulting.
CORE REQUIREMENTS (35+ CREDITS)
The Intercultural Competencies and Social Responsibility requirement may be fulfilled through courses in the major.
MAJOR REQUIREMENT (39 CREDITS)
Required for all Majors (21 Credits)
| COM 105 | Introduction to Communication and Media Studies in the Global Context |
| COM 180 | Public Speaking |
| COM 201 | Fundamentals of Media Studies and Criticism |
| COM 202 | Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication |
| COM 203 | Communication Research Methods |
Complete one of the following two courses:
| COM 301 | Globalization, Media, and Representation; |
| or | |
| COM 302 | Intercultural Communication: Theory, Research, and Practice |
Complete one of the following two courses:
| COM 497 | Senior Research Seminar in Communication and Media Studies |
| or | |
| COM 498 | Internship in Communication and Media Studies |
Major Electives (18 Credits)
Take 6 courses out of the following courses. At least 4 courses must be 300 level Communication courses:
| COM 300 | History of Mediated Communication |
| COM 301 | Globalization, Media, and Representation |
| COM 302 | Intercultural Communication: Theory, Research, and Practice |
| COM 310 | Fundamentals of Journalism |
| COM 320 | The Art of Persuasion: Social Influence |
| COM 326 | Online Communication: Theory and Strategy |
| COM 327 | Producing Digital Media: Communication and Media in Practice |
| COM 340 | Argumentation and Media Ethics |
| COM 347 | Organizational Communication |
| COM 350 | Mediated Relationships |
| COM 352 | Environmental Discourses |
| COM 365 | Media Regulation and Policy |
| COM 37X | Topics in Communication and Media Studies |
| COM 497 | Senior Research Seminar in Communication and Media Studies |
| COM 498 | Internship in Communication and Media Studies |
| COM 499 | Thesis in Communication and Media Studies |
| BUS 240* | Principles of Advertising |
| BUS 285* | Integrated Marketing Communications |
| CLCS 110 | Reading Cultures: Introduction to Cultural Studies |
| CLCS 200 | Theories and Methods in Gender Studies |
| CLCS 210 | Deception |
| CLCS 220 | Inventing the Past: The Uses of Memory in a Changing World |
| CLCS 230 | Science/Fiction: Envisioning the Possible |
| CLCS 242 | Poor Relations: Representations of Poverty in Literature, Film and Media |
| CLCS 300* | (Re)defining Masculinity |
| CLCS 310* | The Culture of Cities |
| CLCS 320* | Culture, Class, and Cuisine: Questions of Taste |
| CLCS 330* | The Politics of Mobility: Exile and Immigration |
| CLCS 340* | Fashion and Popular Culture |
| CLCS 371* | Law and Culture |
| GER 373* | German Film as a Medium of Culture |
| ITA 373* | Italian Film and Society |
| POL 150 | Mass Communication in Politics and Society |
| PSY 201 | Social Psychology |
| PSY 202 | Developmental Psychology |
| SOC 210 | Family in Society |
| STA 200 | Computer Graphics in Advertising |
| STA 300 | Advanced Computer Graphics in Advertising |
Other courses may be counted toward a major elective by approval of program director.
GENERAL ELECTIVES (47+ CREDITS)
Complete courses from any academic discipline.
* Pre-requisites may be required for courses outside of the major.
Note: All Bachelor of Arts Degrees require a total of 125 credits consisting of Core, Major, and General Elective courses and requirements. Credits required in the Core and General Electives part of the degree plan may vary depending on Core course selections.
