Communication and Media Studies, B.A.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts Requirement | ||
| VSJ 100 | Vincentian Social Justice | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| Foundation Courses | 27 | |
| Distribution Courses | 30 | |
| Major Requirement | ||
| CMS 100 | Introduction to Media Studies | 3 |
| CMS 120 | Media Writing | 3 |
| CMS 200 | Media Theory | 3 |
| CMS 222 | Digital Journalism | 3 |
| CMS 245 | Digital Media Production | 3 |
| CMS 330 | Research Methods | 3 |
| CMS 345 | Video Production and Laboratory | 4 |
| CMS 395 | Mass Communications Law | 3 |
| CMS 460 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Media Writing Elective | 3 | |
| CMS Electives | 15 | |
| Advised Electives | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
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
- Concentration in Media and Social Justice
- Concentration in Multimedia Journalism
- Concentration in Public Relations/Advertising
In addition to the suggested concentrations listed above students may tailor a concentration focused on their own interests using available CMS/advised electives.