Communication Arts Major, B.A.
The program in Communication Arts is offered by the Department of English and Communication Arts. The major is designed to prepare students for careers in all facets of converging media, including the ability to write, shoot, edit, and post stories using such skills as news reporting and editing, magazine writing, broadcasting, digital media, public relations and online journalism. Communication Arts offers a 50-credit major. Students interested in particular specialties, such as journalism, public relations, film studies and digital media, are guided to choose history, theory and skills courses that address those fields.
Internships are required and integral to the program. Students have worked at public relations firms, non-profit agencies, web-based publications, newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations, museums and other locations.
Requirements for the Major
A minimum of 50 credits in communication arts at or above the 200 level (excluding independent study) is required.
Required Courses
History/Theory Courses (choose two)
Skills Courses (choose two)
Electives
Depending on the topic,
CMA 299 may count toward the History/Theory or Skills requirement for the major. Please see the department chair for more information.
| CMA 299 | Special Topics in Communication Arts | 1.0 - 3.0 |
| CMA 375 | Independent Study | 1.0 - 3.0 |