Media Major

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The Department of Communication and Media offers a major and minor in Media. These programs focus on communication competency and media literacy, helping students to develop critical thinking, research, writing, and oral communication skills. Such skills prepare majors for advanced study in media, as well as a wide range of professional fields, including broadcasting, social media, journalism, and public relations.

The Communication and Media Department does not issue grade waivers in any of its majors or minors. Students cannot major in both Media and Communication.

Major Requirements (37-39 semester hours):

COM 101 - Explorations in Communication 1 Credit Hour(s)
COM 210 - Sophomore Seminar 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 251 - Persuasion 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 411 - Senior Seminar 3 Credit Hour(s) (senior capstone experience)
MED 102 - Digital Media Toolbox 2 Credit Hour(s)
MED 156 - Media and Culture 3 Credit Hour(s)
MED 202 - Graphic Design 3 Credit Hour(s)
MED 205 - Media Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)
MED 302 - Multimedia Storytelling 3 Credit Hour(s)
MED 351 - Advertising and PR Campaigns 3 Credit Hour(s)
MED 375 - Media Law and Ethics 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select two from:

MED 321 - Social Media Studies 3 Credit Hour(s)
MED 322 - Film Studies 3 Credit Hour(s)
MED 323 - Television Studies 3 Credit Hour(s)
MED 325 - Popular Culture Studies 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select 1-3 semester hours from one or more of:

COM 369A - Speech Team Practicum 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 369B - Self-Designed Communication Practicum 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 370 - Internship 0-15 Credit Hour(s)
MED 369A - Newspaper Practicum 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
MED 369B - Radio/TV Practicum 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
MED 369C - Self-Designed Media Practicum 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
MED 370 - Internship 0-15 Credit Hour(s)

Recommended Electives:

MKT 350 - Digital Marketing 3 Credit Hour(s)
THR 206 - Dramatic Writing 3 Credit Hour(s)