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Communications

Communications Specialization Option Five

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.