Communication
The Communication Department offers a major in Communication with six areas of concentration:
- Creative Advertising
- Journalism and Media Writing
- Multimedia and Web Design
- Public Relations
- Radio and Video Production
- Sports Communication
Consistent with the college's Connected Learning philosophy, courses in the Communication Department are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their chosen concentrations. Students gain valuable professional experience and significant contacts through internships and professional mentoring within the communication and graphic design industries. Upon graduation, they are well-prepared to pursue careers in the growing and exciting fields of communication and graphic design, from journalism, public relations and advertising to television, radio production and multi-media interactive web design. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Communication Department.
Communication Major Curriculum
Major Requirements
29 credits
| COM 101 | Understanding Mass Media | 3 |
| COM 103 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| COM 105 | Writing for the Media | 3 |
| COM 203 | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| COM 205 | Media Ethics and Society AI (ME) | 3 |
| COM 212 | Intercultural Communication AI (MC) | 3 |
| COM 315 | Communication Research | 3 |
| COM 399 | Internship Seminar 1 | 1 |
| COM 400 | Field Experience | 4 |
| COM 418 | Media Literacy (capstone course) | 3 |
Concentration Requirements:
30 credits
In addition to the above requirements, students choose one of the following concentrations:
| ARTS 126 | Principles of Color and Design | 3 |
| COM 206 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| COM 221 | Introduction to Advertising | 3 |
| COM 223 | Creative Advertising: Copy and Design | 3 |
| COM 318 | Internet and World Wide Web | 3 |
| COM 319 | Advertising Planning: Media Campaigns | 3 |
| COM 321 | Media and Children | 3 |
| GRAP 105 | Digital Design Essentials | 3 |
| Choose two additional COM or BUSS courses | 6 | |
| COM 209 | Journalism | 3 |
| COM 213 | Writing for Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 214 | Communication Law | 3 |
| COM 218 | Digital Video Editing | 3 |
| COM 305 | Screenwriting | 3 |
| COM 306 | Broadcast Journalism | 3 |
| COM 310 | Political Communication | 3 |
| COM 314 | Magazine and Feature Writing | 3 |
| Choose two additional COM or GRAPH courses | 6 | |
| ARTS 219 | Photography | 3 |
| COM 215 | Intro to Radio Production | 3 |
| COM 217 | Intro to Video Production | 3 |
| COM 307 | Understanding Video Games | 3 |
| COM 318 | Internet and the World Wide Web | 3 |
| GRAP 207 | Web Design & Development | 3 |
| GRAP 209 | Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| GRAP 307 | Interactive and Motion Graphics | 3 |
| Choose two additional COM or GRAPH courses | 6 | |
| COM 206 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| COM 208 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 213 | Writing for Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 214 | Communication Law | 3 |
| COM 215 | Introduction to Radio Production | 3 |
| COM 217 | Introduction to Video Production | 3 |
| COM 317 | Media Relations | 3 |
| GRAP105 | Digital Design Essentials | 3 |
| Choose two additional COM or BUSS courses | 6 | |
| COM 215 | Introduction to Radio | 3 |
| COM 217 | Introduction to Video Production | 3 |
| COM 218 | Digital Video Editing | 3 |
| COM 304 | TV Studio Production | 3 |
| COM 305 | Screenwriting | 3 |
| COM 312 | Advanced Radio Production | 3 |
| COM 313 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
| GRAPH 209 | AdobePhotoshop | 3 |
| Choose two additional COM or GRAPH courses | 6 | |
| SMGT 101 | Sport and Society AI (PS) | 3 |
| SMGT 102 | Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| SMGT 202 | Ethics in Sport AI (ME) | 3 |
| SMGT 304 | Sport Information and Communication | 3 |
| COM 208 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 209 | Journalism | 3 |
| COM 215 | Intro to Radio Production | 3 |
| COM 309 | Sports Journalism | 3 |
| Choose two additional COM or SMGT courses | 6 | |
Additional Requirements
6 credits
Literature Elective
3 credits
Additional Social Science Elective (SOC, PSYC, POLS, etc.)
3 credits
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation - 120
General Education Core Requirements
54 credits
*Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education Core.
