Common Core Courses: (23 hours)
COM101 Introduction to Mass Communications (3)
COM155 Basic Photography (4)
COM206 Public Speaking (3)
COM220 Writing for the Media (3)
COM258 Basic Visual Communications (4)
COM325 Media Law and Ethics (3)
COM343 Fundamentals of Web Design (3)
COMMUNICATION ARTS MAJOR WITH JOURNALISM CONCENTRATION:
A total of 53 hours with grades of "C" or better is required. Courses other than those offered
only as pass/no pass may not be taken on a pass/no pass basis for this major.
Required Courses: Common Core 23 hours
Required Courses:
COM341 Photojournalism (3)
COM345 Broadcast Journalism (3)
COM420 Advanced Journalism (3)
Required: 6 hours from the following.
COM339 Video Workshop (3)
COM344 Interactive Web Design (3)
COM347 Interpersonal Communication (3)
COM349 Graphic Communications (4)
COM350 Topics in Communication (3)
COM353 Computer Graphics I (3)
COM354 Computer Graphics II (3)
COM355 Intermediate Photography (4)
COM430 Words and Images: Media Production (4)
Required: 6 hours
COM460 Internship (1-6)
COM475 Special Practicum (1-6)
Required Interdisciplinary Component: 9 hours.
Note: Students may choose electives from the list of suggested courses or pursue an
individualized plan in consultation with an advisor.
ART210 Art History I (3)
ART211 Art History II (3)
CRJ240 Police Law and Society (3)
CRJ314 Criminal Investigation (3)
CRJ350 Topics in Criminal Justice (3)
ENG321 Creative Writing* (3)
ENG300-400 Upper-level Literature Course* (3-9)
GHY310 Geography: Principles, Concepts, and Applications (3)
GHY311 World Geography (3)
HIS320 Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in American History (3)
HIS324 United States History, 1920-to Present (3)
HIS341 World History II: The Modern Era since 1870 (3)
POL205 Global Politics (3)
POL309 Political Problems: America (3)
POL330 Topics in Global Politics* (3)
POL335 The United States and Mexico (3)
POL411 Public Policy and Administration (3)
R&P345 Nonviolence and Social Change (3)
SOC221 The Sociology of Crime and Deviance (3)
SOC329 Sociology of Structured Inequalities (3)
SPN300-400 Upper-level Spanish Course* (3-9)
THR183 Voice and Movement for the Stage (3)
THR233 Acting (3)
THR300 Drama: From Text to Performance (3)
THR305 Theatre History (3)
THR360 Dramatic Literature I (3)
THR361 Dramatic Literature II (3)
*prerequisites required
COMMUNICATION ARTS MAJOR WITH MEDIA PRODUCTION CONCENTRATION:
a total of 53 hours with grades of "C" or better is required. Courses other than those offered only as pass/no pass may not be taken on a pass/no pass basis for this major.
Required Courses: Common Core 23 hours
Required: 15 hours from the following.
COM339 Video Workshop (3)
COM341 Photojournalism (3)
COM344 Interactive Web Design (3)
COM345 Broadcast Journalism (3)
COM347 Interpersonal Communication (3)
COM349 Graphic Communications (4)
COM350 Topics in Communication (3)
COM353 Computer Graphics I (3)
COM354 Computer Graphics II (3)
COM355 Intermediate Photography (4)
COM365 Public Relations (3)
COM399 Independent Study (1-3)
COM422
Required: 6 hours.
Words and Images: Media Production (4)
COM460 Internship (1-6)
COM475 Special Practicum (1-6)
Required Interdisciplinary Component: 9 hours.
Note: Students may choose electives from the list of suggested courses or pursue an
individualized plan in consultation with an advisor.
ART150 Basic Design (3)
ART151 Drawing I (3)
ART153 Painting I (3)
ART350 Advanced Studio Practice (3)
ART355 Printmaking* (3)
ART357 Painting II* (3)
ART359 Drawing II* (3)
SPN300-400 Upper-level Spanish Course* (3-9)
THR133 Stage Makeup (3)
THR189 Applied Theatre (1-3)
THR235 Stage Management (3)
THR290 Stagecraft (4)
THR310 Scene Design I (3)
THR332 Directing I (3)
THR334 Scene Design II* (3)
THR335 Lighting Design I (3)
THR336 Lighting Design II* (3)
THR385 Directing II (3)
*prerequisites required
COMMUNICATION ARTS MAJOR WITH PUBLIC RELATIONS CONCENTRATION:
A total of 53 hours with grades of "C" or better is required. Courses other than those offered only as pass/no pass may not be taken on a pass/no pass basis for this major.
Required Courses: Common Core 23 hours
Required Courses:
COM365 Public Relations (3)
COM425 Public Relations Management (3)
Required: 9 hours from the following.
COM339 Video Workshop (3)
COM341 Photojournalism (3)
COM344 Interactive Web Design (3)
COM347 Interpersonal Communication (3)
COM349 Graphic Communications (4)
COM350 Topics in Communication (3)
COM353 Computer Graphics I (3)
COM354 Computer Graphics II (3)
COM355 Intermediate Photography (4)
COM420 Advanced Journalism (3)
COM430 Words and Images: Media Production (4)
Required: 6 hours
COM460 Internship (1-6)
COM475 Special Practicum (1-6)
Required Interdisciplinary Component: 9 hours.
Note: Students may choose electives from the list of suggested courses or pursue an
individualized plan in consultation with an advisor.
ENG321 Creative Writing* (3)
ENG300-400 Upper-level Literature Course* (3-9)
MGT342 Business Communication* (3)
MKT205 Introduction to Marketing (3)
MKT313 Consumer Behavior* (3)
MKT314 Advertising* (3)
PSY329 Organizational Behavior* (3)
SPN300-400 Upper-level Spanish Course* (3-9)
*prerequisites required
COMMUNICATION ARTS MAJOR WITH SPORTS INFORMATION AND MARKETING CONCENTRATION:
A total of 53 hours with grades of "C" or better is required.
Courses other than those offered only as pass/no pass may not be taken on a pass/no
pass basis for this major.
Required Courses: Common Core 23 hours
Required Courses:
COM365 Public Relations (3)
COM425 Public Relations Management (3)
Required: 6 hours from the following.
COM339 Video Workshop (3)
COM341 Photojournalism (3)
COM344 Interactive Web Design (3)
COM347 Interpersonal Communication (3)
COM349 Graphic Communications (3)
COM350 Topics in Communication (3)
COM353 Computer Graphics I (3)
COM354 Computer Graphics II (3)
COM355 Intermediate Photography (4)
COM420 Advanced Journalism (3)
COM430
Required: 6 hours.
Words and Images: Media Production (3)
COM460 Internship (1-6)
COM475 Special Practicum (1-6)
Required Interdisciplinary Component:
MKT205 Introduction to Marketing (3)
HPE335 Moral and Ethical Reasoning in Sport (3)
HPE420 Legal Aspects of Sport (3)
Required: 3 hours from the following.
MGT342 Business Communications* (3)
MKT313 Consumer Behavior (3)
MKT314 Advertising (3)
HPE230 Principles of Coaching (3)
HPE413 History, Principles, and Philosophy of
Physical Education (3)
HPE415 Organization and Administration of
Physical Education and Sports
Programs (3)
HPE422 Facility and Event Management* (3)
*prerequisites required
COMMUNICATION ARTS MINOR:
A total of 20 hours is required. An Art/Studio Art
major wishing to minor in Communication Arts must complete COM220, COM258, and
13 hours from the **list of electives. Art/Graphic Design majors must complete a
Communication Arts minor by taking COM220 and 17 hours from the ** list of
electives. COURSE DUPLICATION BETWEEN MAJOR AND MINOR IS NOT PERMITTED.
Required:
COM101 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
COM220 Writing for the Mass Media (3)
COM258 Basic Visual Communications (4)
Required: 10 hours from the following.**
COM320 Media Law and Ethics (3)
COM341 Photojournalism (3)
COM343 Fundamentals of Web Design (3)
COM344 Interactive Web Design (3)
COM347 Interpersonal Communication (3)
COM349 Graphic Communications (4)
COM350 Studies in Communications (3)
COM353 Computer Graphics I (3)
COM354 Computer Graphics II (3)
COM355 Intermediate Photography (4)
COM365 Public Relations (3)
COM420 Advanced Journalism (3)
COM425 Public Relations Management (3)
COM430 Words and Images: Media Production (3)
COM460 Internship (1-3)
COM475 Special Practicum (1-3)