Communication (BA) - Integrated Media Track
Program of Study
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 1 | 4-5 | |
Choose one of the following communication options | 3 | |
Public Speaking | ||
Foreign Language Course Options | ||
AMSL, ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002; SWAH - 1001, 1002. | ||
Take one of the following courses | 1-2 | |
Scholarship Across the Disciplines | ||
Introduction to Servant Leadership | ||
Perspectives 1-hour | ||
Perspectives 2-hour | ||
Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 1 | 3-7 | |
DATA 1501 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
MATH 1001 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
MATH 1101 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
MATH 1113 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
MATH 1125 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
MATH 1131 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
MATH 1132 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
MATH 1165 | Computer-Assisted Problem Solving | 3 |
MATH 1401 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
MATH 1501 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 2125 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
STAT 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History | 6 | |
HIST 2111 | U. S. History to 1865 | 3 |
or HIST 2112 | U. S. History since 1865 | |
POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | 6 | |
Select one Fine Arts course | 3 | |
Art Appreciation | ||
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic | ||
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern | ||
Music Appreciation | ||
Theatre Appreciation | ||
Comparative Arts 2 | ||
Select one Humanities course | 3 | |
World Literature I | ||
World Literature II | ||
The Western Intellectual Tradition | ||
Introduction to Digital Humanities | ||
Introduction to Philosophy | ||
Comparative Arts 2 | ||
Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing | 6 | |
ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,3 | 7-11 | |
ANTH 1145 | Human Origins | 3 |
ASTR 1105 | Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System | 3 |
ASTR 1106 | Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 3 |
ASTR 1305 | Descriptive Astronomy Lab | 1 |
ATSC 1112 | Understanding the Weather | 3 |
ATSC 1112L | Understanding the Weather Lab | 1 |
BIOL 1125 | Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab | 3 |
BIOL 1215K | Introductory Biology | 4 |
BIOL 1225K | Contemporary Issues in Biology with Lab | 4 |
CHEM 1151 & 1151L | Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
CHEM 1152 & 1152L | Survey of Chemistry II and Survey of Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
CHEM 1211 & 1211L | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
CHEM 1212 & 1212L | Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
CPSC 1105 | Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology | 3 |
CPSC 1301K | Computer Science I | 4 |
ENVS 1105 | Environmental Studies | 3 |
ENVS 1105L | Environmental Studies Laboratory | 1 |
ENVS 1205K | Sustainability and the Environment | 4 |
GEOG 2215 | Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
GEOL 1110 | Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment | 3 |
GEOL 1121 | Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology | 3 |
GEOL 1121L | Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
GEOL 1122 | Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology | 3 |
GEOL 1322 | Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
GEOL 2225 | The Fossil Record | 4 |
PHYS 1111 & PHYS 1311 | Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics I Lab | 4 |
PHYS 1112 & PHYS 1312 | Introductory Physics II and Introductory Physics II Lab | 4 |
PHYS 1125 | Physics of Color and Sound | 3 |
PHYS 1325 | Physics of Color and Sound Lab | 1 |
PHYS 2211 & PHYS 2311 | Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics I Lab | 4 |
PHYS 2212 & PHYS 2312 | Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics II Lab | 4 |
Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences | 6 | |
Select one Behavioral Science course | ||
Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
Moral Philosophy | ||
Introduction to General Psychology | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Select one World Cultures course | 3 | |
Discovering Archaeology | ||
Cultural Anthropology | ||
Ancient World Civilizations | ||
Language and Culture | ||
Language and Culture | ||
World Regional Geography | ||
World History to 1500 | ||
World History since 1500 | ||
Understanding Non-Western Cultures | ||
Core IMPACTS Total Hours | 42 | |
Health and Wellness | 3 | |
KINS 1106 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
or PHED 1205 | Concepts of Fitness | |
Select one of the following | 1 | |
Any PEDS course | ||
Body Mapping (Music Majors Only) |
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The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours.
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ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once.
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At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Core Requirements | ||
Complete the core requirements for this program | 45 | |
Core Total | 45 | |
Field of Study Requirements -- 18 hrs | ||
Select 12 credits from the following (Grade of C or better is required for all GFA courses. Only one Field of Study Requirements option can be a GFA course from the following: | 12 | |
Introduction to On-Set Film Production | ||
Intro to Film & TV Post-Production | ||
Introduction to Digital Entertainment, Esports, & Game Development | ||
Interpersonal Communication | ||
Intercultural Communication | ||
Group Communication | ||
Introduction to Mass Communication | ||
Selected Topics in Communication | ||
Foreign Language 2002 | ||
Take the two following courses: | ||
Foreign Language 1002 | 3 | |
Foreign Language 2001 | 3 | |
Field of Study Requirements Total | 18 | |
Required for the Major -- 27 hrs | ||
9 hrs -- Theory & General Concepts | ||
COMM 3256 | Communication Theories | 3 |
COMM 4000 | Communication Exit Assessment | 0 |
Select one of the following | 3 | |
Communication Ethics | ||
Free Speech and Free Expression | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Qualitative Communication Research | ||
Quantitative Communication Research | ||
9 hrs -- Media Production Requirements | ||
COMM 3235 | Interactive Media Production | 3 |
COMM 3257 | Video Production I | 3 |
COMM 4257 | Video Production II | 3 |
9 hrs -- Writing Requirements | ||
COMM 3242 | Writing for Media | 3 |
COMM 4108 | Social and Digital Media Writing | 3 |
COMM 4143 | Strategic Media Writing | 3 |
Required for the Major Total | 27 | |
Major Electives -- 15 hrs | ||
Media Production Electives | 3 | |
Choose one of the following: | ||
Video Production III | ||
Integrated Web Design | ||
Communication Electives: | 12 | |
Select four of the following: | ||
Podcasting 1 | ||
Introduction to Computer Mediated Communication | ||
Modern Media and Culture | ||
Introduction to Public Relations | ||
Political Communication | ||
Networked Communication | ||
Free Speech and Free Expression (If not used in Required for the Major) | ||
Crisis Communication | ||
Public Relations Campaigns | ||
Advertising Campaigns | ||
Major Electives Total | 15 | |
General Electives -- 18 hrs | 18 | |
Select any 1000 level or above courses. Suggested options are COMM and GFA courses. A Grade of C or better is required for all GFA courses. | ||
General Electives Total | 18 | |
Total Credit Hours | 123 |
Program Map
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credit Hours | |
ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher) | ||
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (or higher) | ||
COMM 2137 or COMM 2105 |
Introduction to Mass Communication 1 or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
Social Science | Behavioral Science Course | 3 |
HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
Institutional Priorities | ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) | 2 |
COMM 2136 | Group Communication 1 | 3 |
Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences | Lab Science Course | 4 |
Institutional Priorities | COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002. COMM 1110 is the recommended choice for Communication majors. | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
Technology, Mathematics, and Science | Math/Science/Tech (recommend CPSC 1105 Introduction to Information Technology) | 3 |
Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
Interpersonal Communication | ||
Selected Topics in Communication | ||
Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | Humanities Course | 3 |
Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | Fine Arts Course | 3 |
KINS 1106 or PHED 1205 |
Lifetime Wellness or Concepts of Fitness |
2 |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Spring | ||
FL 1002 | Foreign Language 1002 | 3 |
Technology, Mathematics, and Science | Non-lab Science | 3 |
Social Science | World Culture Class | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Selected Topics in Communication | ||
Remaining COMM Elective 1 |
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COMM 3235 | Interactive Media Production | 3 |
COMM 3242 | Writing for Media | 3 |
Credit Hours | 18 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
FL 2001 | Foreign Language 2001 | 3 |
COMM 3256 or COMM 3157 |
Communication Theories or Qualitative Communication Research |
3 |
COMM 3119 | Introduction to Computer Mediated Communication | 3 |
COMM 4116 | Communication Ethics | 3 |
COMM 3257 | Video Production I | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
COMM 3698 | Junior Internship (recommended Area I course) | 3 |
COMM 3256 or COMM 3255 |
Communication Theories or Quantitative Communication Research |
3 |
COMM 3141 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
COMM 4257 or COMM 4259 |
Video Production II or Integrated Web Design |
3 |
COMM 4143 | Strategic Media Writing | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
COMM 4259 or COMM 4257 |
Integrated Web Design or Video Production II |
3 |
COMM 4108 | Social and Digital Media Writing | 3 |
COMM 4142 or COMM 3146 |
Public Relations Campaigns or Political Communication |
3 |
Health and Wellness | PEDS Course | 1 |
General Elective 2 | 3 | |
General Elective 2 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
COMM 4698 | Senior Internship (recommended Area I course) | 3 |
COMM 3125 | Modern Media and Culture | 3 |
General Elective 2 | 3 | |
General Elective 2 | 3 | |
COMM 4000 | Communication Exit Assessment | 0 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours | 123 |
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The Field of Study Requirements consist, in part, of 12 credit-hours from a list of courses. An option is to select one of the film-related 6-credit-hour courses:
- GFA 1000 Introduction to On-Set Film Production,
- GFA 1040 Intro to Film & TV Post-Production, or
- GFA 1500 Introduction to Digital Entertainment, Esports, & Game Development.
Any of these courses could be used for a Certificate in Film Production, Associate of Arts degree in Film Production, or Film Production Nexus Degree. For example, if you select this option for Fall of the first year, you could move Social Science: Behavioral Science Course and the Field of Study elective course (COMM 2137/2105) to another semester.
Other courses (each 3 credit-hours) you can select in the Field of Study Requirements are:
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Note on general elective: This could be used for a minor or Writing for Social Media Certificate.
- A 2.5 GPA is required in all major classes.