Communication Arts - Broadcasting and Journalism Emphasis (BA CA)

Core Requirements:

The degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts requires the successful completion of 120 semester hours, including (1) the Program of General Studies ; (2) completion of the Communication Core; and (3) an area of emphasis in at least one of the four Communication Arts areas.

General Education Requirements:

Within the general studies curriculum provided by the University, communication students are required to take COMM 101 and THEA 102A/THEA 102B.  Taking one year of modern language is strongly recommended.  Substitutions of the other general education courses may be taken as per the modern language substitution policy.

Communication Arts Core Requirements (18 hours):

Foundations:

Theory -choose three courses from the following:  (Broadcasting must take COMM 230: Public Relations must take COMM 250; Theatre must take THEA 316)

Capstone Experience:

Broadcasting and Journalism Emphasis Requirements:

(34 Hours)

• COMM 140 Introduction to Broadcasting (3)
• COMM 218 Writing for Electronic Media (3)
• COMM 240R Radio Production (3)
• COMM 240T Television Commercial Production (3)
• COMM 320 Media Criticism (3)
• COMM 340R Advanced Radio Production (3)

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• COMM 340T Advanced Television Production (3)
• COMM 360 Communication Law (3)

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• JOUR 220 News Reporting I (3)

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• MKT 305 Principles of Marketing (3)

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• COMM 315 Integrated Strategic Communication (3)

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• Four (4) credit hours of COMM 210 from the following:  (Note:  It is recommended that students have COMM 140 prior to COMM 210T & COMM 210R; COMM 360 prior to COMM 210P; and JOUR 220 prior to COMM 210N)

• COMM 210N Communication Workshop (1)
• COMM 210P Communication Workshop (1)
• COMM 210R Communication Workshop (1)
• COMM 210T Communication Workshop (1)

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•  One course from the following:

• COMM 304 Intercultural Communication (3)
• COMM 306 Advanced Non-Linear Video Editing (3)
• COMM 318 Electronic News Gathering (3)
• COMM 400G Special Projects in Communication (3)
• THEA 311 Voice and Interpretation (3)