Communication

Program Overview

This program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus on media studies, communication, and writing. Students can choose from various electives and outside concentrations to tailor their studies to their interests. The program also includes opportunities for internships and minors in related fields such as film studies, journalism, and public relations.

Program Outline

Outline:

Communication Major

• Requirements for Communication Major*
• Degree of Bachelor of Arts
• CU-203Media Communications II3
• CU/JN-205News Writing and Reporting (WI)3
• CU-202Intro to Media Studies & Communication3
• CU-275Public Speaking Workshop3
• CU-255Ethics in Communication (Values)3
• CU-400Research Writing (Capstone, WI)3
• Communications Electives (choose 18 credits; see following description)18
• Outside concentration (choose 12 credits; see following description)12
• Total Credits48
• Communications Major Electives*
• Students are required to take six courses (18 credits) with the CU designation, including cross-listed courses.
The following groupings are suggested so that a student may gain expertise in a major area.
• - Writing and Publishing
• - Media Business
• - Film and Media Culture
• Communication Major Outside Concentration - (12 credits)*
• To serve their individual goals, students must choose outside concentrations from classes in a single department or create a composite area of study from courses in several departments which can include our minors: journalism, public relations and film.
Students will work with their department adviser to request an outside concentration. Courses accepted for double majors and minors in other departments can also be used for the outside concentration, but not for core or Communication electives.
• Media Internships*
• The courses CU/JN-295 Credited Internships,JN/CU-495 and JN/CU-496 are internship courses offered in conjunction with the Center for Experiential Learning and Career Services which can provide placement for students at on-and off-campus media sites.
Internships receive CU elective credits and are encouraged for all majors. To gain credits, students combine work experience with concurrent academic study.

Minor in Communication

• Requirements for the Minor in Communication*
• Select one of the following theory courses
• - CU-202Intro to Media Studies & Communication3
• - or CU-203 Media Communications II
• Select one of the following writing courses:3
• - CU-205News Writing and Reporting
• - CU-315Business and Professional Communication
• - CU-400Research Writing
• Take the following speaking course:3
• - CU-275Public Speaking Workshop
• CU- Three CU Electives9
• Total Credits18

Minor in Film Studies

• Requirements for the Minor in Film Studies*
• CU-190Introduction to Film3
• CU/EL-212History of Film I: Beginnings to 19593
• CU/EL-213History of Film Ii 1960 to Present3
• Complete 4 elective courses12
• CU-265Screenwriting
• CU-266Advanced Screenwriting
• CU-293Today's Film Scene
• EL-310Gender and Sexuality in Film
• EL-361Hitchcock
• AR-383Animation Production
• EL-423American Film
• EL-493Film Noir: Dark Side of American Film
• CU-228Asian Film
• CU-256The Horror Film
• CU-282Leadership
• CU-283The Conspiracy Theory Film
• CU-300Film Theory and Criticism
• CU-306The Animated Film
• CU-307Art Commerce & Cultural Impact of Disney
• CU-420Social Documentary Filmmaking
• Total Credits21

Minor in Journalism

• Requirements for the Minor in Journalism*
• CU/JN-205News Writing and Reporting 13
• CU/JN-304Principles of Media Law and Ethics3
• CU/JN-310News Writing II3
• JN- Three JN Electives9
• Total Credits18

Minor in Public Relations

• Requirements for the Minor in Public Relations*
• CU/JN-205News Writing and Reporting 3
• CU-315Business and Professional Communication 3
• BA-360Public Relations 3
• JN/CU- 3 JN Electives Required (4 if you are a communication major)9-12
• Total Credits18-21