Students are introduced to basic theories and practice of communication through mass media using a range of tools--written, verbal, sociological, and technological. Sociological theory and social science research methods, along with hands-on skills of communication production, are provided in this specialization. Students can obtain internship and career opportunities in the film, television, and broadcasting arenas.
Required Courses:
| SOC 30 | Human Communication | (3) |
| SOC 130 | Organizational Communication | (3) |
| FLM 131 | Film & Social Justice | |
| SOC 132 | History of Film | (3) |
| SOC 133 | Culture, Music and Broadcasting | (3) |
| SOC 135 | Mass Media | (3) |
Plus two additional courses from the following:
| ART 15 | Computer Graphics I | (3) |
| ART 115 | Computer Graphics II | (3) |
| ART 130 | Graphic Communication | (3) |
| ENG 108 | The News Media | (3) |
| FLM 127 | Alternative & Independent Media | (3) |
| FLM 137BCD | Writing for Film | (3) |
| FLM 139A | Digital Film Production | (3) |
| FLM 143A | Post-Production Audio | (3) |
| FLM 144 | Introductory Videography | (3) |
| JRN 101 | Basic News Writing | (3) |
| SOC 136 | Disney Inc. and Mass Popular Cultures | (3) |
Highly recommended: A Business minor or major.