Communication - Media Studies Emphasis (BA/BS)

Bachelor’s Degree Type: Arts or Science Requirement (12* or 16** Credits)

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

1. Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

   Not resolved to a course

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)

1. Bachelor of Arts Degree - Foreign Language Requirement 16 Credits

   Not resolved to a course

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

1. Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)

   Not resolved to a course
2. Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

   Not resolved to a course

Communication - Media Studies Curriculum (45 Credits)

Required Core Courses (12 Credits)

1. COMM 1010

   Introduction to Communication

   As published: “Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”
   3
2. COMM 1130

   Writing for Communication

   As published: “Writing for Communication 3 Credit(s)”
   3
3. COMM 3100

   Communication Theory

   As published: “Communication Theory 3 Credit(s)”
   3
4. COMM 4000

   Research for Communication Careers

   As published: “Research for Communication Careers 3 Credit(s)”
   3

Media Studies Emphasis Required Courses (27 Credits)

1. COMM 1070

   Introduction to Visual Communication Graphics

   As published: “Introduction to Visual Communication Graphics 3 Credit(s)”
   3
2. COMM 1560

   Audio Production

   As published: “Audio Production 3 Credit(s)”
   3
3. COMM 2010

   Media and Society

   As published: “Media and Society 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]”
   3
4. COMM 2200

   Video Production

   As published: “Video Production 3 Credit(s)”
   3
5. COMM 3140

   Writing for Media Audiences

   As published: “Writing for Media Audiences 3 Credit(s)”
   3
6. COMM 3240

   Writing Narrative Television

   As published: “Writing Narrative Television 3 Credit(s)”
   3
7. COMM 3502

   Practicum News Writing Lab

   As published: “Practicum News Writing Lab 3 Credit(s)”
   3
8. COMM 3504

   Practicum Video Lab

   As published: “Practicum Video Lab 3 Credit(s) (may be repeated but only 4 credits count toward major) (total of 3 credits required)”
   3
9. COMM 4260

   Media Law

   As published: “Media Law 3 Credit(s)”
   3

Media Studies Emphasis Electives (6 Credits)

1. COMM 1030

   Introduction to Social Media

   As published: “Introduction to Social Media 3 Credit(s)”
   3
2. COMM 1450

   Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations

   As published: “Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations 3 Credit(s)”
   3
3. COMM 2030

   Social Media Branding

   As published: “Social Media Branding 3 Credit(s)”
   3
4. COMM 2507

   Reporting and Writing for Sports Media

   As published: “Reporting and Writing for Sports Media 3 Credit(s)”
   3
5. COMM 3030

   Social Media Strategies

   As published: “Social Media Strategies 3 Credit(s)”
   3
6. COMM 3090

   Digital Content Photography

   As published: “Digital Content Photography 3 Credit(s)”
   3
7. COMM 3110

   Persuasion

   As published: “Persuasion 3 Credit(s)”
   3
8. COMM 3502

   Practicum News Writing Lab

   As published: “Practicum News Writing Lab 3 Credit(s)”
   3
9. COMM 3503

   Practicum Audio Lab

   As published: “Practicum Audio Lab 1-3 Credit(s)”
   1-3
10. COMM 3504

    Practicum Video Lab

    As published: “Practicum Video Lab 3 Credit(s)”
    3
11. COMM 4030

    Social Media Management

    As published: “Social Media Management 3 Credit(s)”
    3
12. COMM 4240

    Technical Writing

    As published: “Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)”
    3
13. COMM 4502

    Corporate/Political Speechwriting and Analysis

    As published: “Corporate/Political Speechwriting and Analysis 3 Credit(s)”
    3
14. COMM 4600

    Topics in Communication

    As published: “Topics in Communication 3 Credit(s) (variable topics - repeatable with different topic up to 9 credits toward major)”
    3
15. COMM 4750

    Advanced Video Editing

    As published: “Advanced Video Editing 3 Credit(s)”
    3
16. COMM 4760

    Advanced Video and Film Production

    As published: “Advanced Video and Film Production 3 Credit(s)”
    3
17. COMM 4890

    Internship in Communication

    As published: “Internship in Communication 1-9 Credit(s)”
    1-9
18. COMM 4930

    Social Brand Lab

    As published: “Social Brand Lab 3 Credit(s)”
    3

Free Electives and University Requirements

1. A minimum of 120 total credits;

   Not resolved to a course
2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;

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3. 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and

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4. 30 credits completed through SUU.

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