Communication, Media & Design (CMD)

Communication, Media & Design 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 220 Intro to Media
Major Requirement		3 CR
CA 206 Intro to Social & Interactive Media
Major Requirement		3 CR
FYS 101First Year Seminar
Stage Requirement		3 CR
WRT 101 Academic Writing I
Stage Requirement		3 CR
Foundations CourseQuantitative Literacy
Stage Requirement		3 CR
STAC 101Elective Requirement1 CR
16 FALL CREDITS

Spring One – first year

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CA 102Intro to Production
Major Requirement		3 CR
CA 240 Media & Culture
Major Requirement		3 CR
WRT 102Academic Writing II
Stage Requirement		3 CR
Foundations CourseScientific Reasoning
Stage Requirement		3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 1Stage Requirement3 CR
STAC 102Elective Requirement1 CR
16 SPRING CREDITS

Fall Two – sophomore

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CA 213 Media Strategies for Public Relations
Major Requirement 		3 CR
ART 227Digital Studio
Major Requirement		3 CR
MKT 102Principles of Marketing
Major Requirement		3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 2Stage Requirement3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 3 Stage Requirement3 CR
STAC 201Elective Requirement1 CR
16 FALL CREDITS

Spring Two – sophomore

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CA 209Communication in Professional Environments
Major Requirement		3 CR
CA 202 Digital Content Creation
Major Requirement		3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 4Stage Requirement3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 5Stage Requirement3 CR
Gateway 1Stage Requirement3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall three – junior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CA 304 Social Media Marketing
Major Requirement		3 CR
Gateway 2Stage Requirement3 CR
Free Elective/Minor 1Elective Requirement3 CR
Free Elective/Minor 2Elective Requirement3 CR
Free Elective/Minor 3Elective Requirement3 CR
15 FALL CREDITS

Spring three – junior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CA 226 Storytelling Across Platforms
Major Requirement		3 CR
CA 322Strategic Public Relations: Event Management & Crisis Comm
Major Requirement		3 CR
Gateway 3 Stage Requirement 3 CR
CMD Major Elective 1Elective Requirement3 CR
Free Elective/Minor 4Elective Requirement3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall four – senior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CMD 410Communication, Media & Design Internship
Major Requirement		3 CR
MKT 300Digital Marketing
Major Requirement		3 CR
CA 302Community Management Analytics
Major Requirement		3 CR
Free Elective/Minor 5Elective Requirement3 CR
Free Elective/Minor 6Elective Requirement3 CR
15 FALL CREDITS

Spring Four – senior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
CMD 420Communication, Media & Design Capstone
Major Requirement		3 CR
CMD Major Elective 2Elective Requirement3 CR
Free Elective/Minor 7Elective Requirement3 CR
Free Elective/Minor 8Elective Requirement3 CR
Free Elective/Minor 9Elective Requirement3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS