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Program Prerequisites
Prerequisites for declaring a major or minor in communication are EN 101, COM 101 and COM 190. Additionally, faculty will conduct entrance interviews with each student and give guidance for program planning given the student's career interests.
Pre-major Requirements
Pre-major requirements must be fulfilled with grades of 'C' or better. Moreover, majors must submit to the program advisor prior to petitioning for graduation a portfolio of their work in the major. Communication majors must fulfill the general education lab science requirement by taking PHY 121/L, Physics of Photography.
| Courses |
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| COM 200 Introduction to Mass Communication |
| COM 250/L Introduction to Video Production |
| COM 274 Writing for Mass Communication |
Major Requirements
A total of at least 37 semester hours in upper division coursework is required for communication majors. The following are required courses in the major:
| Courses |
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| COM 320 Professional Presentations |
| COM 330 Video Production |
| COM 333 Media Law and Ethics |
| COM 350/L Studio Video Production |
| COM 370 News Writing |
| COM 371/L Communication Practicum (2 semesters) |
| COM 375 Public Relations |
| COM 378 Graphic and Publication Design |
Major Sequences
In addition, students add focused competencies in marketing communication or mass communication by taking at least two of the following courses as advised:
| Mass Communication (Broadcast and Journalism) Courses |
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| COM 330 Studio Video Production (repeated for credit) |
| COM 350/L Studio/Video Production (repeated for credit) |
| Marketing Communication Courses |
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| COM 431 Integrated Marketing Communications |
| COM 476/L Integrated Campaigns |
