Communication & Media Curriculum

Major Requirements

The major in Communication & Media consists of 50 credits, distributed as follows:

Foundation & Theory Courses

The following courses (15 credits) are required foundational courses:

  • CME 1050 Introduction to Communication & Media (3 credits)
  • CME 1080 Critical Media Literacies (3 credits)
  • CME 1500 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or CME 1510 Speech Communication (3 credits)
  • CME 2000 Rhetorical Theory & Practice (3 credits)
  • CME 2800 Communication & Media Theory (3 credits)

Communication Practice Courses

The following courses (12 credits) are required:

  • CME 2540 Strategic Communication (3 credits)
  • CME 3110 Law & Ethics in Communication (3 credits)
  • CME 3600 Exploring Cross-Cultural Communication (3 credits)
  • CME 3800 Qualitative Research Methods  (3 credits)

Communication Practice Specialization

Select one elective course (3 credits) from the following list:

  • ENG 3210 Technical Writing
  • CME 3070 Journalism
  • CME 3350 Public Relations
  • CME 3530 Desktop Publishing
  • MKT 3800 Advertising & Promotion

Leadership & Advocacy Course

Select one elective course (3 credits) from the following list:

  • CME 3900 Collaborative Communication
  • LSS 3000 Principles of Leadership
  • LSS 3250 Theories & Techniques of Leadership

Media Practice Courses

The following courses (10 credits) are required:

  • CME 2570 Digital Media Writing (3 credits)
  • CME 2580 Audiovisual Production (3 credits)
  • CME 2600 Audiovisual Practicum (1 credit)
  • CME 3080 Social & Interactive Media (3 credits)

Media Practice Specialization

Select one elective course (3 credit hours) from the following list:

  • ART 3010 Photographic Media I
  • CME 3020 Advanced Audio Production
  • CME 3030 Advanced Video Production
  • CME 3060 Computer Generated Graphics & Animation
  • CME 3410 Content Management & Web Design

Student Directed Interest Electives

Choose a minimum of 3 credits from the following courses:

  • CME 4210 Internship (1-5 credits)
  • CME 4850 Special Topics in Communication & Media (3 credits)
  • CME 4990 Independent Study in Communication & Media (1-3 credits)*
  • IDS 4550 Study Abroad (3 credits)*

* 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)