In the Communication and Media Studies minor, students master fundamental communication skills applicable to technical and professional writing and media studies. They learn to recognize cultural, professional, and ethical conventions in various media and apply sound methods of rhetoric and communication in multiple disciplinary contexts.
Communication and Media Studies
Minor
Students interested in various careers will benefit from the Communication and Media Studies minor, which provides a solid foundation in many aspects of communications, digital humanities, and social media studies.
The multidisciplinary minor complements several majors, and students can apply the skills they learn in many fields, including English, business, art, marketing, political science, and public health.
Plan of Study
COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES MINOR
Total credit hours: 18
REQUIRED CURRICULUM
Foundations Courses:
Two of the following:
BUS 235 Business Communications
COM 100 Oral Communications
COM 102 Interpersonal Communications
ENG 220 Structures of the English Language
ENG 316 Foundations of Rhetoric
Methods Courses:
Two of the following:
ENG 351 Media Writing
ENG 352 Professional Writing
DMS 300 Introduction to Digital and Media Studies
Applications Courses:
Two of the following:
ART 206 Digital Arts I
ART 216 Digital Photography
ART 306 Digital Arts II
BIO 380 Community Partner Project Internship*
ENG 354 Technology and Culture (currently an approved Topics course)
ENG 360 Writing Internship*
ENG 361 Media Writing/Production Internship
ENG 410 Studies in Film
ENG 412 Cultural Diversity and the Media
ENV 307 Sustainability Concepts and Methods
MKT 334 Advertising
MKT 435 Internet Marketing
MKT 445 Service Marketing
MKT 446 Global Marketing
PLS 340 Politics in the Media
*Internships from other academic departments may apply on recommendation of English Department chair.
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