Double Major-- Communication and Media Studies

DOUBLE MAJOR IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

In addition to the University core requirements, the following list outlines the requirements for completing a double major in Communication and Media Studies. A grade of "C" or better is required for all coursework counting towards the major requirements. A 2.0 G.P.A. must be maintained throughout the major. Internships and Independent Studies may be counted towards University general elective credit, but will NOT fulfill any major requirements. 120 credits are required for a B.A. degree.

CORE COURSES- 9 credit hours (3 courses)

COMMUNICATION THEORY COURSES- 9 credit hours (3 courses)

Select three: CMS 255, CMS 265, CMS 298, CMS 272, CMS 275, CMS 330, CMS 332, CMS 345, CMS 375, CMS 385, CMS 390, CMS 394

MEDIA THEORY COURSES- 9 credit hours (3 courses)

Select three: CMS 210, CMS 294, CMS 303, CMS 323, CMS 310, CMS 350, CMS 355, CMS 370, CMS 374, CMS 380, CMS 394, CMS 485, CMS 490

MEDIA WRITING COURSES- 9 credits (3 courses)

Media Writing Core

Select one: CMS 150 Writing Process - OR - CMS 274 Writing for the Media

Media Writing Electives

Select two: CMS 202, CMS 205, CMS 225, CMS 300, CMS 305, CMS 315, CMS 325

MEDIA PRODUCTION COURSES- 6 credit hours (2 courses)

Media Production core

Select one: CMS 190/191 Introductionto Media Production - OR -  ITT Website Development

 Media Production Elective

Select one: CMS 220, CMS 320, CMS 340/341, CMS 440/441, ITT 241, ITT 342, ITT 343, ITT 344

COMMUNICATION SENIOR SEMINAR COURSES- 6 credit hours (2 courses)

Core:

Elective:

Select one: CMS 420, CMS 432, CMS 450, CMS 475, CMS 484, CMS 485, CMS 486, CMS 490, CMS 498

MEDIA STUDIES SENIOR SEMINAR COURSES- 6 credit hours (2 courses)

COMMUNICATION/MEDIA STUDIES ELECTIVES- 6 credit hours (2 courses)

Select any two (2) Communication or Media Studies elective courses

60 credit hours required in the CMS major; 120 total credit hours required for graduation