COMMUNICATION CORE COURSES
Take the following courses:
CM-130 Introduction to Human Communication
3 CreditsS
CM-132 Message Analysis
3 CreditsH, CS
CM-133 Mass Media and Society
3 CreditsH, CS
CM-200 Art of Public Speaking
3 CreditsCS, HPrerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing.
CM-401 Senior Seminar
1 CreditHPrerequisites: Senior standing.
SKILLS & METHODS COURSES
Complete 9 credits from the following courses below: (3 credits must be at the 300-level)
CM-210 Race and Language in the United States
3 CreditsSW-US
CM-220 Group Communication
4 CreditsH, CS, SW-LEPrerequisite: CM-130 or CM-132 or CM-133. Pre- or Co-Requisite: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109.
CM-240 Introduction to Storytelling
3 Credits
CM-261 CM Studies in Germany I
1 CreditI, HCorequisite: CM262.
CM-262 CM Studies in Germany II
2 CreditsI, HCorequisite: CM261.
CM-288 Strategic Communication
3 CreditsPrerequisite: CM-130 or CM-132 or CM-133
CM-289 Communication Practicum
1-2 CreditsF, H
CM-290 The Metaverse
3 CreditsH, CW, CSPrerequisites: CM133 or IT110 or IT111.
CM-299 Special Topics
1-4 Credits Prerequisites vary by topic.
CM-330 Media Analysis
3 CreditsH, CW, CSPrerequisites: CM132 or CM133.
CM-310 Understanding Health Inequity
3 CreditsS, WK-SIPre-Req or Co-Req: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109
UPPER-LEVEL SEMINAR COURSES
Complete 6 credits from the following courses below:
CM-300 Professional Presentations
3 CreditsCS, HPrerequisites: CM200.
CM-340 Intercultural Communication
3 CreditsH, I, SW-GEPrerequisite or Corequisite: FYC-101
CM-365 Organizational Communication
3 CreditsH, S, CWPrerequisites: CM130 and CM230 and CM220.
CM-388 Public Communication Campaigns
Prerequisite: CM-130 or CM-132, or CM-133
CM-399 Special Topics
1-4 Credits Prerequisites vary by topic.
CM-400A Health Communication
3 CreditsHPrerequisite: CM-130 or CM-132 or CM-133
CM-405A Women, Work & Identity
3 CreditsSPrerequisites: CM130 or CM230 or CM220 or CM365 or permission of the instructor.
CM-420A Hollywood Films
3 CreditsH, CWPrerequisites: CM132 or CM133.
CM-420E Digital Storytelling
3 CreditsH, F, CTDHPrerequisites: CM133 or 1 of the following courses, CM290 or IT110 or AR404.
CM-499 Special Topics
1-4 Credits Prerequisites vary by topic.
WRITING COURSES
Complete 4 credits from the following courses below:
EN-315 Technical Writing
4 CreditsH, CW, SW-ERPrerequisites: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109 and Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing.
EN-376 Writing Across Media
3 CreditsH,CW,CTDHPre-Req: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109.
EN-378 Video Production Writing
4 CreditsH,CW,CTDH,WK-CETake FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109
ELECTIVES
Complete 3 credits from the following courses below:
IM-250 Digital Audio Production
3 CreditsF,CTDH
IM-310 Social Media
3 CreditsFPrerequisites: IM110 or IT110 or IT111 or CS110.
IM-360 Digital Video Production
3 CreditsF,CTDHPrerequisites: IM110 or permission by permission of instructor with prior video experience.
IM-361 Video Production II
3 CreditsF,CTDHPrerequisite: IM360 or by instructor permission.
PACS-108 Mediation
1-3 CreditsS
PACS-210 PACS-210 Technology, Social Media, and Conflict
3 CreditsWK-SIPrerequisite or Corequisite: FYC-101
CAPSTONE
Complete one of the following options below:
OPTION 1:
CM-490 Communication Internship
2-9 Credits Corequisite: CM495. Prerequisite: Communication core and Jr. or Sr. standing.
CM-495 Communication Internship Research
2-6 CreditsHCorequisite: CM490. Prerequisite: Communication core and Jr. or Sr. standing.
OPTION 2:
CM-497 Senior Thesis Seminar
3-6 CreditsH, CSStudents must have Senior standing and a POE in Communication.
CM-498 Senior Thesis Research
3-6 CreditsH, CSStudents must have Senior standing and have a POE in Communication. Prerequisite: CM-497.
POE Credit Total = 39
Students must complete at least 18 credits at the 300/400-level. Any course exception must be approved by the advisor and/or department chair.