Suggested Concentrations
Students interested in pursuing careers in specific areas of communications should complete the following courses as part of their major requirements or as CMS/advised electives:
Concentration in Digital Media Production
| Description | Courses |
|---|---|
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Media Writing Electives (2) |
CMS 220, 221, 222 |
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CMS Electives (3) |
CMS 340, 440, 445, 491 (production-related internship) |
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Advised Electives |
ENG 346 Visual Rhetoric, CIS 190 Web Design, CIS 290 Web Programming, ENG 342 Topics in Web Writing |
Concentration in Media and Social Justice
| Description | Courses |
|---|---|
|
Media Writing Electives (2) |
CMS 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 335 |
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CMS Electives (3) |
CMS 350, 352, 354, 361, 362, 363, 491 (nonprofit related internship) |
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Advised Electives |
SWK 100 Intro to Social Work, SWK 120 Addressing Poverty, SWK 210 Diversity and Social Justice, SOC 288 Youth/Music Subculture, SOC Social Problems |
Concentration in Multimedia Journalism
| Description | Courses |
|---|---|
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Media Writing Electives (2) |
CMS 222, 223, 224, 226 |
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CMS Electives (3) |
CMS 335, 361, 362, 491 (journalism-related internship) |
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Advised Electives |
ENG 342 Topics in Web Writing, ENG 348 Travel Writing, HIS 295 Media Studies & World Affairs |
Concentration in Public Relations/Advertising
| Description | Courses |
|---|---|
|
Media Writing Electives (2) |
CMS 222, 224, 226 |
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CMS Electives (3) |
CMS 310, 315, 361, 491 (PR/Advertising-related internship) |
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Advised Electives |
ENG 231 Business Communication, ENG 351 Grant Writing, MKG 201 Principles of Marketing, MKG 305 Marketing Communication, MKG 311 Marketing Research, MKG 313 Consumer Behavior, MKG 325 International Marketing, SPM 360 Sport Communication, SPM 455 Sport Marketing, TRM 485 Internet Marketing, TRM 487 Marketing of Recreation |
In addition to the suggested concentrations listed above students may tailor a concentration focused on their own interests using available CMS/advised electives.