Communication & Media Studies

College

  • East Falls Campus
  • College of Humanities & Sciences

Degree Earned

Bachelor of Science

Program Type

  • On Campus

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Name: Kevin Thompson, PhD
Positions:
  • Director, BS in Communication & Media Studies
  • Assistant Professor of Communication & Media Studies
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Curriculum

The program tailors itself to the unique career goals of each student, and provides the key skills necessary to transition into new areas of communications, as the marketplace continues to change and grow. 

Courses shown in bold font are part of the Communication & Media Studies Core Curriculum. Note: Brackets [ ] signify number of courses required.

Year 1

  • Pathways Seminar
  • Writing Seminar I: Written Communication
  • Topics in American Studies
  • Mathematics (3-4 credits)
  • Scientific Understanding OR Mathematics
  • Introduction to Communication & Media Studies
  • Public Speaking
  • Visual Media
  • Responsible Newsgathering and Research
  • [1] Minor course

Year 2

  • Ethics
  • Global Diversity
  • Writing Seminar II: Multimedia Communication
  • Intro to Video Production
  • Public Relations/ Strategic Communications
  • Digital Communication and Culture
  • Media Writing
  • Visual Production Course: select 1 from POTO or DIGD
  • Principles of Marketing
  • [1] Minor course

Year 3

  • American Diversity
  • Global Citizenship
  • Contemporary Global Issues
  • Audio Production: Podcasting
  • Law, Media, & Society
  • Social Media Strategies
  • [1] Minor course
  • [3] Free electives

Year 4

  • Integrative Seminar
  • Philosophies of the Good Life
  • Multimedia Journalism
  • Professional Communication Capstone OR Internship for Credit
  • [2] Minor Courses
  • [4] Free Elective
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