Communication - Media Studies Emphasis (BA/BS)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
A maximum of three (3) internship credits (COMM 4890 ) count toward major hours. Credit for internship will not be given unless approved by the department chair at the beginning of the semester. See department for details.
Students with a specific interest in film are advised to discuss the elective options with a communication department faculty member.

Bachelor’s Degree Type: Arts or Science Requirement (12* or 16** Credits)

Select one degree type from either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science:

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the BS requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

or

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Foreign Language Requirement 16 Credits

** Note: One semester of a foreign language may also fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement. The 16 credits may be fulfilled by taking four semesters of a foreign language or by testing out of a language and purchasing the credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

Communication - Media Studies Curriculum (45 Credits)

Required Core Courses (12 Credits)

COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]
COMM 1130 - Writing for Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3100 - Communication Theory 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4000 - Research for Communication Careers 3 Credit(s)

Media Studies Emphasis Required Courses (27 Credits)

COMM 1070 - Introduction to Visual Communication Graphics 3 Credit(s)
COMM 1560 - Audio Production 3 Credit(s)
COMM 2010 - Media and Society 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]
COMM 2200 - Video Production 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3140 - Writing for Media Audiences 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3240 - Writing Narrative Television 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3502 - Practicum News Writing Lab 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3504 - Practicum Video Lab 3 Credit(s) (may be repeated but only 4 credits count toward major) (total of 3 credits required)
COMM 4260 - Media Law 3 Credit(s)

Media Studies Emphasis Electives (6 Credits)

Complete 6 credits from the following courses or any other approved communication courses:

COMM 1030 - Introduction to Social Media 3 Credit(s)
COMM 1450 - Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations 3 Credit(s)
COMM 2030 - Social Media Branding 3 Credit(s)
COMM 2507 - Reporting and Writing for Sports Media 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3030 - Social Media Strategies 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3090 - Digital Content Photography 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3110 - Persuasion 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3502 - Practicum News Writing Lab 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3503 - Practicum Audio Lab 1-3 Credit(s)
COMM 3504 - Practicum Video Lab 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4030 - Social Media Management 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4240 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4502 - Corporate/Political Speechwriting and Analysis 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4600 - Topics in Communication 3 Credit(s) (variable topics - repeatable with different topic up to 9 credits toward major)
COMM 4750 - Advanced Video Editing 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4760 - Advanced Video and Film Production 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4890 - Internship in Communication 1-9 Credit(s)
COMM 4930 - Social Media Lab 3 Credit(s)

Free Electives and University Requirements

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

A minimum of 120 total credits;
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
30 credits completed through SUU.

Total Credits, BA/BS Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Professional Application: Students make connections among concepts to synthesize and transfer their learning to new, complex situations that apply to professional and industry practices.
Message Development: Students strategically and responsibly apply appropriate technologies to explore, create, collaborate, and organize messages in a digital context.
Presentation Skill: Students will be able to research, organize, create, and present relevant messages to inform, persuade, entertain, or build rapport with selected and specific audiences.