Communication & Media Curriculum
Major Requirements
The major in Communication & Media consists of 50 credits, distributed as follows:
Required Foundation & Theory Courses
15 credits
| CME 1050 Introduction to Communication and Media (3) | CME 2000 Rhetorical Theory and Practice (3) |
| CME 1080 Critical Media Literacies (3) | CME 2800 Communication and Media Theory (3) |
| CME 1500 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3) or CME 1510 Speech Communication (3) |
Required Communication Practice Courses
12 credits
| CME 2540 Strategic Communication (3) | CME 3600 Exploring Cross Cultural Communication (3) |
| CME 3110 Law and Ethics in Communication (3) | CME 3800 Qualitative Research Methods (3) |
Communication Practice Specialization Elective
Select one elective course (3 credits) from the following list:
| CME 3070 Journalism (3) | CME 3530 Desktop Publishing (3) |
| ENG 3210 Technical Writing (3) | MKT 3800 Advertising and Promotion (3) |
| CME 3350 Public Relations (3) |
Leadership & Advocacy Elective
Select one elective course (3 credits) from the following list:
| CME 3900 Collaborative Communication (3) | LSS 3250 Theories and Techniques of Leadership (3) |
| LSS 3000 Principles of Leadership (3) |
Required Media Practice Courses
10 credits
| CME 2570 Digital Media Writing I (3) | CME 2600 Audiovisual Practicum (1) |
| CME 2580 Audiovisual Production (3) | CME 3080 Social and Interactive Media (3) |
Media Practice Specialization Elective
Select one elective course (3 credit hours) from the following list:
| ART 3010 Photographic Media I (3) | CME 3060 Computer Generated Graphics/Animation (3) |
| CME 3020 Advanced Audio Production (3) | CME 3410 Content Management and Web Design (3) |
| CME 3030 Advanced Video Production (3) |
Student Directed Interest Electives
Choose a minimum of 3 credits from the following courses:
| CME 4210 Internship: Communication and Media (1-5) | CME 4990 Independent Study in Communication and Media (1-3) |
| CME 4850 Special Topics in Communication and Media (3) | IDS 4550 Study Abroad (1-3) |
* To fulfill this requirement, topics must be approved by the Director of the Communication & Media program.
Professionalization Course
The following course is required:
- CME 4700 Senior Seminar (1 credit)