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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 Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CA 210 | Introduction to Journalism Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CA 221 | TV Studio Production I Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CA 203 | Public Speaking Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 101 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar Stage Requirement / Foundations 1 | 3 CR |
| WRT 101 | Academic Writing I Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CA 220 | Introduction 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 Code | Course Name | Credit 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 Course | Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CA 240 | New Media Communications Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| CA 322 | Public Relations Event Planning Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit 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 Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CA 410 | Internship I Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 5 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART 232 | Art History Survey Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CA 335 | Communications Arts Seminar Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| ART 410 | Internship in Therapeutic Art Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |