Communication Practices

The communication practices area of study focuses on practical communication tools and methods as a complement to another area of study for students seeking a well-blended interdisciplinary program with a practical communication component.

Degree Requirements

To meet the requirements for the communication practices area of study, students must satisfactorily complete at least 43 credit hours, including:

COM 224	Mass Media and Society	4
COM 225/WRI 225	Media Writing	4
	or
COM 226/WRI 226	Introduction to Scriptwriting for Motion Pictures and Television	4
COM 232	Visual Literacy	4

At least 20 credit hours in additional communication (COM) courses

Cross-listed courses are accepted

At least one of the courses (4 credit hours) must be from the following list:

COM 325	Writing for Broadcast News	4
COM 340	Screenwriting I	4
COM 346	Writing for Interactive Media	4
COM 348	Writing the Situation Comedy	4
COM 383	Writing for Advertising	4
COM 384	Writing for Public Relations	4

Electives must be in one or more of the following: English (ENG), writing (WRI), any language course.