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49 courses with the subject CMA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

CMA 1040INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

An examination of the skills employed in interpersonal communication and small group discussion, this course is

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 1060INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

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Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 2020MASS MEDIA & COMMUNICATION

This course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of mass media communication. This includes exploring the

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 2045Fundamentals of Television Production3

Fundamentals of Television is a hands-on overview of the basic principles of television, radio and audio production. Students are introduced to the theory and practices of video and audio through lectures and labs. This course will cover the fundamentals of light/color/design/sound which comprise the foundation of media production and will provide a practical introduction to television methodologies.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
None. Priority : Media studies majors
CMA 2050Introduction to Public Relations3

A study of the basic concepts of public relations combined with analysis of methods as they apply to present demands in the field.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
A grade of "C" or better is required to continue as a Media Studies major.
CMA 2165Introduction to Non-Linear Editing3

Introduction to Non-Linear Editing introduces students to the theory and practice of nonlinear editing (NLE) and the role of the editor in the production process. Working with Avid and Final Cut Pro software programs, this course will provide students with the technical and theoretical foundation of editing. In order to become familiar with various editing methodologies and techniques, students will screen films from the earliest days of the motion picture business to the latest videos posted on the Internet. Students will also work on individual editing projects. Priority: Media Studies majors

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
None.
CMA 2170PUBLIC SPEAKING

This course is designed to help students cultivate a captivating and influential speaking voice while developing the essenti

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 2310Newswriting3

A course designed to treat the subject of newswriting, including reporting practices, such as interview techniques. Applied study of writing craft as accepted in current reporting for well-edited newspapers. Intended for any student who recognizes a need to know how to write clear, succinct reports.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 1010, ENG 1020.
CMA 2420ORAL INTERPRETATION

Training in the art of interpreting literature, stressing dynamics of voice and inflection

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 3000Introduction to Audio Production3

Introduction to Audio Production examines audio principles and practices, including theory, aesthetics, and techniques. Tools of sound recording and editing are discussed as they relate to pre-production, production and post production. This class will also include hands-on field recording as well as work on software-based sound design projects. Priority: Media Studies majors

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
None.
CMA 3055Writing Workshop: Screenwriting for Film & Television3

Screenwriting for Film and Television is a 300-level course that incorporates current methodologies in media writing formats as well as writing-intensive workshops that will culminate with the students producing a full- length TV or film script.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 1010 and ENG 1020
CMA 3060TELEVISION CRITICISM

An application of the fundamental tenets of criticism to television, combined with

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 3080Argumentation and Persuasion3

A study of the basic theories of argument and persuasion and their application to public relations, advertising and mass media through analysis, writing and oral presentations.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 1010, ENG 1020.
CMA 3090Digital Video Production I3

Principles and practices of electronic video production and nonlinear editing, using digital camcorders and computer work stations. Priority: Media Studies majors.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
None.
CMA 3100Writing for the Mass Media3

Fundamental writing and fact-gathering skills of journalism for the print and electronic media with emphasis on news writing for the electronic media; feature writing for print; persuasive writing for print and broadcast and promotional writing for print and broadcast.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 1010, ENG 1020.
CMA 3120Management Communications3

This course presents an analysis of communication as an essential component in contemporary business; application of theory to problems of motivation, attitude, leadership and management/employee relations.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 1010, ENG 1020.
CMA 3170ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING & PRESENTATION

This course is designed to build on the skills introduced in CMA 2170 , Public Speaking, and assumes the student has basic knowledge of delivery

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 3210Writing for Public Relations3

A course designed to prepare public relations majors to satisfactorily perform writing tasks associated with entry-level positions in public relations firms or public relations departments of large or small businesses, firms or organizations.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
CMA 2050.
CMA 3240News Literacy3

This course is designed to develop greater awareness and understanding of information and disinformation in the context of the digital evolution of news reporting.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 1020
CMA 3270Public Relations Campaigns3

This course focuses on the development of a public relations campaign from the research phase through development of a full campaign plan. Students will be required to demonstrate use of appropriate primary and secondary date collection and analysis. Student assessment will focus on their strategic planning, as well as their writing and presentation skills. This course is writing intensive, and will require students to develop press releases and a completed public relations campaign plan.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 1010 ENG 1020 CMA 2050
CMA 3310WRITING WORKSHOP: NARRATIVE JOURNALISM

This course will explore the art of telling true stories, using storytelling techniques to report on current e

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 3320MAGAZINE WRITING

Practice in writing various journalistic forms other than newswriting. Includes feature

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 3350Radio News and Feature Reporting3

Through lecture and lab, students will learn tools, creative skills and methodologies that are essential toward the mastery of this growing area of information and entertainment. This course will cover both traditional terrestrial and digital "radio" distribution

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 1020
CMA 3360Copyediting3

Detailed study and practice of contemporary editing procedures as they relate to print and broadcast media including: news evaluation, news editing, feature editing, the philosophy of copy editing, the functions and responsibilities of the copy editor, layout, headline writing and editing, libel and its forms.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 1010, ENG 1020.
CMA 3390CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP FOR ADVERTISING

A writing intensive workshop centering on writing for episodic television (both dr

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 3501INTRODUCTION TO 3-D DESIGN & ANIMATION

This course will introduce basic concepts in 3D design and animation for use in television production, interactive multimed

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 3550GLOBALIZATION

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Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 3600Broadcast Journalism3

Students will learn th ebasics of writing, producing and presenting for television news, as well as other distribution platforms including social media. This course is a hands-on studio based course.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
CMA 2020
CMA 4010Special Topics in Communication Arts3

Designed to acquaint students with current trends in theatre and the mass media, as well as to provide them with historical and theoretical perspectives and basic communication skills.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 1010, ENG 1020.
CMA 4040BOB DYLAN: 1963-1974

This course will examine the music, poetry and political impact of Dylan’s work on America and the world spanning the civil rights

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 4045COMPARATIVE APPROACHES TO LANGUAGE EDUCATION

The main emphasis in the course is given to the European concept of communicative methodology of language education. Students will become aware of the current approaches widely used internationally in the theory and practice of language education, in general, and in teaching English as a second language,

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 4070International Advertising and Promotion3

A study of the role of advertising and promotion in the international market place that will include: the principles of advertising and promotion; steps in the development of international advertising and promotion program; the role of product management, market research and the advertising agency; and development of annual marketing promotion and advertising planning.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 1010, ENG 1020.
CMA 4088ADVERTISING

An analysis of the theory and effects of advertising with emphasis on understanding the role of persuasi

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 4090Case Studies in Public Relations3

A seminar designed to develop the critical thinking necessary for the public relations practitioner by applying public relations principles to a variety of factual situations in organizations and institutions. Special emphasis is given to crisis communications.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
CMA 2050.
CMA 4130Integrated Marketing Communication Seminar3

Students will develop the ability to integrate the theory and practice of information technology, marketing and communication. They will create an integrated marketing campaign for an organization, service or program, which will serve as the culminating project for the course. Cross-listed with: BUS 4130.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
CIT 2050.
CMA 4150Media: Problems and Practices3

An examination of social, political, economic and ethical dilemmas confronted by contemporary media practitioners with emphasis on the skills needed to address these dilemmas.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 4160Digital Video Production II3

Building upon the knowledge and experience gained in CMA 3090 (Digital Video Production I), students will design, produce and edit projects for broadcast and cable television and the world wide web.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
CMA 3090.
CMA 4226TELEVISION NEWS PRODUCTION

An introduction to principles and practices of television production as it is used in

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 4236FILM SEMINAR: WAR FILMS

This course will take an in-depth look at the war movies from the early 20th century to the

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 4260Backpack Journalism3

This course introduces students to the basics of individual production and distribution of online news and features. Students will learn to use new digital tools to research, report and produce news stories for various multi-media platforms.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
ENG 1020 and CMA 2310
CMA 4450RESEARCH & PRACTICE IN COMMUNICATIONS

A seminar course designed to develop the qualitative research skills for proposal developmen

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 4500COORDINATING SEMINAR

This seminar offers a synthesis of studies in Media Arts and Public Relations with focus on the culmi

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 4700Producing for Film and Television3

This course will examine the role of creative and executive producers in the world of entertainment and information. Includes hands-on advanced film and video budgeting as well as industry analysis.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
CMA 2020 , CMA 2045 , CMA 2165 , CMA 3090
CMA 4850COMMUNICATION ARTS INTERNSHIP

For use by APR students who wish to use a school-approved internship for credit. S

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 4900Production Capstone3

This course is the culmination of the production concentration process. Students will complete a film that illustrates proficiency in all areas of digital film making, including writing, directing, editing and camera. To that end a portfolio piece will be shown during the student's graduation year.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
All production courses.
CMA 4901SPECIAL TOPICS IS GRAPHIC DESIGN

Designed to acquaint students with current trends in digital art and media, as wel

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 4910Journalism Capstone3

This course is the culmination of the work performed in the Journalism concentration. Students will complete an electronic portfolio that illustrates proficiency in areas of digital, broadcast and print reporting. CMA 4970/4980/4990 - Independent Study Credits: 1, 2, 3 This course involves individual reading and research under the direction of a faculty adviser.

Subject
CMA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2018-2019-undergraduate
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
Prerequisite
Completion of all Media Studies/Journalism major requirements up to this capstone ENG 1010, ENG 1020, written permission of instructor.
CMA 4950PORTFOLIO SEMINAR

The focus of this course is on the creation of a professional portfolio through revisiting and refining existing coursework along with

Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com
CMA 4970INDEPENDENT STUDY

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Subject
CMA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
msmc.smartcatalogiq.com

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