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 224Mass Media and Society

4

COM 225Media Writing

4

or

COM 226Introduction to Scriptwriting for Motion Pictures and Television

4

COM 232Visual 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 325Writing for Broadcast News

4

COM 340Screenwriting I

4

COM 346Writing for Interactive Media

4

COM 348Writing the Situation Comedy

4

COM 383Writing for Advertising

4

COM 384Writing for Public Relations

4

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