Double Major-- Communication and Media Studies
DOUBLE MAJOR IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
Students have the opportunity to complete the degree requirements for both the Communication and Media Studies majors. Students interested in obtaining a double major in Communication and Media Studies must declare a first major (either Communication or Media Studies) and then a second major (Communication or Media Studies). In addition to University core requirements, the following list outlines the requirements for completing a double major in Communication and Media Studies. A grade of "C" or better is required for all coursework counting towards the major requirements. A 2.0 G.P.A. must be maintained throughout the major. Internships and Independent Studies may be counted towards University general elective credit, but will NOT fulfill any major requirements. 120 credits are required for a B.A. degree.
CORE COURSES- 9 credit hours (3 courses)
| CMS 102J | Introduction to Communication |
| CMS 103 | Introduction to Media Studies |
| CMS 200 | Research Methods in Communication |
COMMUNICATION THEORY COURSES- 9 credit hours (3 courses)
Select three: CMS 255, CMS 265, CMS 298, CMS 272, CMS 275, CMS 330, CMS 332, CMS 345, CMS 375, CMS 385, CMS 390, CMS 394
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MEDIA THEORY COURSES- 9 credit hours (3 courses)
Select three: CMS 210, CMS 294, CMS 303, CMS 323, CMS 310, CMS 350, CMS 355, CMS 370, CMS 374, CMS 380, CMS 394, CMS 485, CMS 490
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MEDIA WRITING COURSES- 9 credits (3 courses)
Media Writing Core
Select one: CMS 150 Writing Process - OR - CMS 274 Writing for the Media
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Media Writing Electives
Select two: CMS 202, CMS 205, CMS 225, CMS 300, CMS 305, CMS 315, CMS 325
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MEDIA PRODUCTION COURSES- 6 credit hours (2 courses)
Media Production core
Select one: CMS 190/191 Introductionto Media Production - OR - ITT Website Development
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Media Production Elective
Select one: CMS 220, CMS 320, CMS 340/341, CMS 440/441, ITT 241, ITT 342, ITT 343, ITT 344
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COMMUNICATION SENIOR SEMINAR COURSES- 6 credit hours (2 courses)
Core:
| CMS 495 Theories of Communication |
Elective:
Select one: CMS 420, CMS 432, CMS 450, CMS 475, CMS 484, CMS 485, CMS 486, CMS 490, CMS 498
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MEDIA STUDIES SENIOR SEMINAR COURSES- 6 credit hours (2 courses)
| CMS 400 | Senior Project (every fall semester) |
| CMS 450 | Service Learning Practicum (every spring semester) |
COMMUNICATION/MEDIA STUDIES ELECTIVES- 6 credit hours (2 courses)
Select any two (2) Communication or Media Studies elective courses
60 credit hours required in the CMS major; 120 total credit hours required for graduation
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