Requirements: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media Communication (BA) —2012-2013

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO):

Upon completion of the Media Communication  program, students will be able to:

 1) write and produce a standup, which exhibits commercial delivery, pattern. (Advanced Public Speaking and Senior Seminar)

 2) produce visual media using the rule of thirds principle, (Basic Production and Senior Seminar)

3) edit audio media to demonstrate proficiency in setting volume >control levels, (Basic Production, Writing for the Media, and Senior Seminar)

4) and, produce ethical social media content that constructs an awareness of  appropriate context. (Survey of New Media and Senior Seminar)

Introductory Courses—12 hours

COMM 2203  Introduction to Mass Communication

RHET 2863     Advanced Composition

RHET 3103     Editing for Usage, Style, and Clarity

RHET 3203     Textual Research Methods

Core Courses—9 hours

 SPCH 2223     Advanced Public Speaking

COMM 2303  Survey of New Media

RHET 3503     Writing Arguments

Degree Electives—15 hours

COMM 3143  Special Topics in Media Communication

COMM 4223  Broadcasting for New Media

COMM 4633  Writing for the Web

COMM 4643  Writing for the Media

RHET 4123     Editing as a Profession

RHET 4523     Arguing Public Issues

Capstone Course—3 hours

 COMM 4803  Senior Seminar

The following courses are also available:

COMM 3801  Publications Staff (1 hr.—may be repeated for 3 hrs. credit)

COMM 493VIndependent Project (special permission needed)

COMM 495VCommunication Internship (special arrangements required)