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Communication Arts majors explore the several ways we communicate: through our words, actions, and technologies. This study involves taking a closer look at the variety of communication practices we use today – in radio, television, public relations, and the Internet – and the complex relationships between the medium and the message. The program is designed to provide students with a theoretical and practical mix of coursework related to human expression. Students take courses in five areas of communication: speech, journalism, film, video, and radio. Opportunities to work with professionals in broadcasting, journalism, and public relations are available.

Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>


Fall One – first year

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CA 210 Introduction to Journalism
Major Requirement
3 CR
CA 221 TV Studio Production I
Major Requirement
3 CR
CA 203Public Speaking
Major Requirement
3 CR
STAC 101 Elective Requirement1 CR
FYS 101 First Year Seminar
Stage Requirement / Foundations 1
3 CR
WRT 101Academic Writing I
Stage Requirement
3 CR
16 FALL CREDITS

Spring One – first year

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CA 220Introduction to Mass Media
Major Requirement
3 CR
CA 326 Advanced Journalism
Major Requirement
3 CR
CA 325 TV Studio Production II
Major Requirement
3 CR
WRT 102 Academic Writing II
Stage Requirement
3 CR
Foundations Course Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning
Stage Requirement
3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall Two – sophomore

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CA 315 Electronic Field Production
Major Requirement
3 CR
CA 213 Public Relations Content Development
Major Requirement
3 CR
CA 301 Broadcast Journalism
Major Requirement
3 CR
Foundations CourseQuantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning
Stage Requirement
3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 1 Stage Requirement3 CR
15 FALL CREDITS

Spring Two – sophomore

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CA 240New Media Communications
Major Requirement
3 CR
CA 322 Public Relations Event Planning
Major Requirement
3 CR
Free Elective Elective Requirement3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 2Stage Requirement3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 3Stage Requirement3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall three – junior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CA 320 New Media Law & Ethics
Major Requirement
3 CR
CA 340 Social Media Marketing
Major Requirement
3 CR
CA 419 Digital Editing
Major Requirement
3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 4 Stage Requirement3 CR
Gateway 1 Stage Requirement3 CR
15 FALL CREDITS

Spring three – junior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CA 410 Internship I
Major Requirement
3 CR
Free Elective Elective Requirement3 CR
Gateway 2 Stage Requirement 3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 5 Stage Requirement3 CR
Free ElectiveElective Requirement3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall four – senior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
ART 232Art History Survey
Major Requirement
3 CR
Free Elective Elective Requirement3 CR
Free Elective Elective Requirement3 CR
Free Elective Elective Requirement3 CR
Gateway 3Stage Requirement3 CR
15 FALL CREDITS

Spring Four – senior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CA 335Communications Arts Seminar
Major Requirement
3 CR
ART 410Internship in Therapeutic Art
Major Requirement
3 CR
Free ElectiveElective Requirement3 CR
Free ElectiveElective Requirement3 CR
Free ElectiveElective Requirement3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS
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