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The following is the checklist for the communications curriculum.
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Communications
Curriculum Checklist |
(Revised
2002) |
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| NAME |
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ID |
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| Current telephone |
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G.P.A Required |
2.5 |
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Gen
Ed Requirements |
54hrs
Humanities |
Core |
24hrs |
EN101
Comm. Skills |
3 |
CO
305 Intro. Pub. Speaking |
3 |
EN102
Comm. Skills |
3 |
CO
310 Intro. To Mass Comm |
3 |
EN
201 Intro. to Lit. |
3 |
CO
320 Intro. To Media Writing |
3 |
Or |
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EN
202 World Lit. |
3 |
CO
355 News Reporting |
3 |
EN
299 Practice Writing |
3 |
CO
355 News Reporting |
3 |
EN
299 Practice Writing |
3 |
CO
360 Intro. To Television Prod |
3 |
HU
201 Humanities |
3 |
CO
425 Media Law/Ethics |
3 |
RE
211 Survey World Religion |
3 |
CO
455 Media Research Mtd. |
3 |
SPE
111 Fund. Of Speech |
3 |
CO
490 Internship |
3 |
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Social
Sciences |
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Required
Electives |
30
hrs |
SS
101 African American Exp. |
3 |
CO
340 Advertising |
3 |
PS
201 Intro. American Govt. |
3 |
CO
345 Digital photography |
3 |
PSY
201 General Psych. |
3 |
CO
350 PR and Mess. Design |
3 |
EC
201 Principle Macroeco. |
3 |
CO
370 Intermediate T. V. Prod |
3 |
HI
101 World Civilizations |
3 |
CO
375 Advanced Media Writing |
3 |
HI
102 World Civilizations |
3 |
CO
380 Broadcast History |
3 |
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3 |
CO
390 Desktop Publishing |
3 |
Science,
Math, Other |
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CO
410 Broadcast/Cable Prog. |
3 |
MA
101 Mathematics |
3 |
CO
415 Telecommunications Man. |
3 |
BY
101 Life Science |
3 |
CO
420 Adv. T.V. Production |
3 |
PH
102 Physical Science |
3 |
CO
430 Scriptwriting |
3 |
CS
110 Computer Literacy |
3 |
CO
435 Announcing |
3 |
ED
111 New Student Orientation |
1 |
CO
460 Broadcast Regulations |
3 |
ED
112 FIS Seminar |
1 |
CO
480 Senior Project |
3 |
PE
101-119 (choose one) |
1 |
BL
321 Business Law I |
3 |
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Other
Electives (optional) |
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CO
356 Milean Lab |
1 |
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CO
421 Miles Page Lab |
1 |
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Areas
of Concentration (See page 2)
Electronic and Visual Communications
Journalism and Public Relations
Management and Comm. Law |
Free
Electives |
1 |
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Other
Cognates |
12 |
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Foreign
Lang. (Spanish/French) |
6 |
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GB
211 Keyboarding |
3 |
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EN
301 Grammar/Ling. |
3 |
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Total |
126
hrs. |
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| A. |
Electronic and Visual Communications |
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Introduction to
Public Speaking |
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Introduction to
Mass Communications |
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Introduction to
Media Writing |
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Introduction to
Video Production |
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Broadcast/Cable
programming |
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Broadcast/Cable
programming |
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Intermediate Television
Production |
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Advanced Television
Production |
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Digital Photography |
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Media Research
Methods |
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Scriptwriting |
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Senior Project |
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Internship |
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| B. |
Journalism
and Public Relations |
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Introduction to
Public Speaking |
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Introduction to
Mass Communications |
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Introduction to
Media Writing |
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News Writing and
Reporting |
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Desktop Publishing
Layout and Design |
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Advertising |
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Public Relations
and Message Design |
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Advance Media
Writing |
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Script Writing |
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Senior Project |
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Internship |
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| C. |
Management
and Communications Law |
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Introduction to
Public Speaking |
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Introduction to
Mass Communications |
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Introduction to
Media Writing |
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Broadcast/Cable
Programming |
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Media Law and
Ethics |
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Broadcast Regulations
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Media Research
Methods |
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Media Research
Methods |
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Telecommunications
Management |
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Business Law I |
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Senior Project |
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Internship |
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PROGRAM
OF STUDY FOR COMMUNICATIONS MAJORS (Paradigm)
FRESHMAN YEAR
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SOPHOMORE
YEAR |
| Fall
Semester |
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Spring
Semester |
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| EN 201/202 Communication
Skills |
3 |
EN 299 Practice
in Writing |
3 |
| RE 211 World Religion
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3 |
PSY 201 Psychology |
3 |
| PS 201 Political
Science |
3 |
EC 201 MacroEconomics |
3 |
| HUM 201 Humanities |
3 |
CO 305 Public
Speaking |
3 |
| FL 101 (French
or Spanish) |
3 |
FL 102 (French
or Spanish) |
3 |
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15 |
GB 211 Keyboarding |
3 |
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18 |
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JUNIOR
YEAR |
| Fall Semester |
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Spring
Semester |
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| CO 310 Intro.
to Mass Comm |
3 |
CO 355 News Reporting |
3 |
| CO 360 Video Production |
3 |
CO Communications
Elective |
3 |
| CO 320 Intro to
Media Writing |
3 |
CO Communications
Elective |
3 |
| CO Communications
Elective |
3 |
Free Elective |
3 |
| CO Communications
Elective |
3 |
Free Elective |
3 |
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15 |
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15 |
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SENIOR
YEAR |
| Fall Semester |
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Spring
Semester |
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| CO 425 Media Law/Ethics
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3 |
CO 455 Media Research |
3 |
| CO 490 Internship |
3 |
CO Communications
Elective |
3 |
| CO Communications
Elective |
3 |
CO Communications
Elective |
3 |
| CO Communications
Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
EN 301 Gram/Linguistics |
3 |
| Milean/Miles Page
Lab |
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15 |
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15 |
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Total
number of hours needed to complete the communications program 126. |
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Division
of Communications |
Course
Descriptions* |
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Core
Courses
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CO
305. Introduction to Public Speaking |
This
course is designed to introduce students to public speaking. Emphasis is placed
on analysis, construction and delivery of speeches. Students will have the opportunity
to practice developing and delivering speeches in a classroom setting. |
CO
310. Introduction to Mass Communication |
This
course provides students an opportunity to explore the pervasive influence that
mass media has on our society today. Students will trace the development of mass
communication form the earliest symbols to the newest technologies as they examine
the humanistic, artistic, and scientific impact of the various media. |
CO
320. Introduction to Media Writing |
Students
are introduced to the different styles of writing demanded by the various media.
Emphasis will be placed on preparing students to gather information and communicate
effectively to any mass audience. |
CO
355. News Reporting |
Students
will apply the basic techniques of reporting, interviewing and writing in order
to produce new stories for class assignments and for publication. Prerequisite:
CO 320. |
CO
360. Introduction to Television Production |
This
course introduces students to the language of broadcast video and audio production.
Additionally, through lab work and individual projects, students will gain hands-on
experience in using television production equipment. Skills taught will include
basic camera operation, audio, and basic videotape editing. |
CO
425. Media Law/Ethics |
An
examination of law and ethics as they apply to media practitioners. Emphasis will
be placed on legal obligations and restrains and on standards of behavior governing
the profession. Students will examine precedent-setting laws and review ethics
case studies and current issues |
CO
455. Media Research Methods |
An
introduction to the major methods of research used in mass media studies. Basic
principles used in conducting surveys, designing experiments, and employing content
analysis will be examined. Major findings in fields such as media violence, the
effects of media on children, and the persuasive effects of the media will provide
examples of current research. Prerequisites: CO 305, 310, 320. |
CO
490. Internship |
Students
in their junior and senior year will gain real work experience preparing them
for the job market. Internships are arranged by the instructor with off-campus
media institutions and agencies. Every effort is made to place students in areas
of primary interest: e.g. advertising, public relations, newspaper reporting,
television productions, and media management/sales. Prerequisites: CO 305, 310,
320, and two Major electives. |
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Major
Electives
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CO
340. Advertising |
A
study of basic advertising including how to develop campaign strategies, target
markets, address the competition, and write successful creative platforms for
advertising. |
CO
345. Digital Photography |
This
course introduces students to the fundamental principle of digital photographic
techniques. Through hands-on participation and use of the computer lab students
will also learn the basics of image manipulation and special effects within the
digital medium. Additionally, students learn - lighting, composition, and the
difference between the storage and transfer of traditional film and digital medium.
This course also instructs students on the fundamental principles of conventional
35mm photography and photo processing. |
CO
350. Public Relations and Message Design |
This
course is designed to give communications students the fundamentals that make
public relations a viable profession and career path. This class focuses heavily
on writing for public relations. Students will be exposed to the theoretical principles
and frameworks that govern the work of public relations practitioner. The student
will be able to target audiences/constituencies, create concepts and media content
specifically for these audiences, and determining the best means of achieving
results. Prerequisite: CO 305, 310, 320. |
CO
370.Intermediate Television Production |
Students
begin to apply technical applications learned in CO 360 to a variety of productions
projects. Additionally, students will begin to learn the skill of videotape editing.
Prerequisite: CO 360. |
CO
375. Advanced Media Writing |
Lecture
and laboratory. Researching and writing major, multiple-source articles, series,
and projects for newspaper and magazines; includes study and execution of computer
assisted reporting. Prerequisite: CO 305, 310, and 320 |
CO
380. Broadcast History |
An
examination of the history of broadcasting with a focus on the economic, political,
and technological implications that have influenced society and the broadcast
industry. |
CO
390. Desktop Publishing |
This
course affords the student the opportunity to combine technological skill and
expertise with a food theoretical foundation of the print medium. Laser printer,
photographic editing, and scanning devices are incorporated to enhance students’
technological knowledge and skill in new age publishing. Prerequisite: CO 305,
310, 320. |
CO
410. Broadcast and Cable Programming |
An
introduction to radio, broadcast, and cable television programming. Students will
learn how ratings are used to determine programming decisions, common programming
strategies, and the various sources for programs in each field. |
CO
415. Telecommunications Management |
Study
of local TV stations, cable TV, and network organization, decision-making, and
research techniques. Emphasis on broadcast management. Research on leadership
and communication management with specific attention to how management functions. |
CO
420. Advanced Television Production |
Students
will enhance their television producing and directing individual projects, both
in the studio and in the field. Production projects targeted include: traditional
talk show format, commercials/PSAs, and full television news programming, produced
for cable television. Prerequisites: CO 310, 320, 360, and 370. |
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*all
classes 3 hours |
Sub-Divisions
and Areas of Concentrations |
Students
majoring in Communications receive the bachelors of arts degree (BA) upon graduation,
but the student is required to choose from among three areas of specialization
in the field (see checklist): Electronic and Visual Communications, Journalism
and Public Relations, and Telecommunications Management and Law. Once
the student selects one of these areas, the advisor will guide the student in
taking the prescribed course of study in the major fitting these specializations.
The information is found on the reverse side of the Communications Division checklist.
The rationale for offering the areas of specialization is to provide the students
not only with a degree generally in communications, but a more focused concentration,
making the student more marketable to prospective employers. |
