Communication and Media Studies, B.A.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts Requirement | ||
| NUB 102 | NU Beginnings 1 | 1 |
| General Education | ||
| Foundation Courses | 27 | |
| Distribution Courses | 33 | |
| 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 | 122 | |
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All Niagara University students entering as freshmen are required to take the one credit Niagara University Beginning seminar course (NUB 102 NU Beginnings) in addition to the 20 general education requirements.
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.