Communication Media Arts

Communication Media Arts Degree Requirements
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HEGIS Code 5008

I. English (6 Credits Required)

ENG 101 English Composition I (3 cr)
ENG 102 English Composition II (3 cr)

II. Pluralism and Diversity (3 Credits Required)

COM 120 Mass Communication in a Pluralistic Society (3 cr)

III. Social Science (9 Credits Required)

Select courses from the following codes: ANR, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, SOC

IV. Mathematics (3 Credits Required)

MAT 101 or higher at the highest appropriate level by placement and advisement.

* NOTE: Students should be aware that many four-year colleges do not accept Math 101 for transfer credit. Policies toward granting credit for Math 102 will vary among four-year colleges.

V. Science (6 Credits Required)

Select courses at the appropriate levels from the following codes: BIO, CHM, ENR, PHY, SCI

VI. Humanities (6 Credits Required)

Select courses from the following codes: ART, ASL, ENG, FRE, GER, HEB, ITA, MUS, PER, PHL, RLS, RUS, SPA, SPE

VII. Arts and Sciences (Not Required For This Degree)

VIII. Unrestricted Electives (3 Credits Required)

Select any credit courses except Physical Education

IX. Communication Media Arts Concentration (24 Credits Required)

Core Requirements (14 Credits)

COM 101 History of Broadcasting (3 cr)
COM 104 Audio Production I (4 cr)
COM 121 Mass Communication, Advanced p (3 cr)
COM 211 Television Production I, Basic (4 cr)

Elective Requirements (10 Credits)

Select an additional 10 credits from the following courses:

COM 105 Audio Production II p (3 cr)
COM 201 Broadcast Script Writing (3 cr)
COM 205 Radio Production (3 cr)
COM 212 Television Production II, Advanced p (4 cr)
COM 215 Videotape Editing p (4 cr)
COM 255 Broadcasting in Britain (3 cr)
COM 271-6 Media Internships by Learning Contract  (1-6 cr) (Prior approval of discipline mentor required).
COM 601-6 Special Topics in Broadcasting (1-6 cr) (Prior approval of discipline mentor required).

X. Physical Education (3 Credits Required)

Select three courses from:

Any PED course(s)
REC 205: Community CPR & First Aid
REC 207: CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Note: PED courses earn Pass/Fail grades; REC courses earn letter grades.

Total: 63 credits

p = Course prerequisite required.

NOTE:
Students must consult with a faculty advisor in the Communication Media Arts Department each semester to plan their course of study.

Planning to transfer:
If you intend to transfer to a four-year college, you should seek advisement as soon as possible. Faculty advisers in the academic disciplines or counselors in the Student Development Center can help you choose the appropriate courses. You should also consult the catalog and the admissions office of the four-year college to which you intend to transfer.