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Bachelor of Arts in Communications
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The baccalaureate degree in Communications provides undergraduates with a distinct working knowledge of not only communication theories, but hands-on training in selected studies in journalism, public relations, and computer imaging.
The Bachelor of Arts in Communications presents a combination of theoretical knowledge and analytical skill... oriented to the recognition and solution of communication problems as they occur in their various forms and within diverse contexts and media; students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in related activity and production courses as well as internships; they may concentrate their study in one of three areas of emphasis with a requirement for general familiarity in the other two areas. The general emphasis is upon breadth and flexibility in preparation for a diversity of career opportunities. Students are expected to have completed the equivalent of 2 years of college coursework (including lower division General Education requirements and computer competency) prior to applying for admission.
The Computer Imaging Option presents a combination of theoretical knowledge and analytical skill within diverse contexts and media. You will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned in related activity and production courses as well as general familiarity in other communication areas.
Requirements for the Major in Communications
1. COMM 274. Introduction to Communication Studies
2. Upper Division Required Courses:
· COMM 304: Technical and Report Writing
· COMM 309: Theories of Communication
· COMM 315: Mass Media Law
· COMM 490: Senior Seminar
3. The following for the Computer Imaging Option: (15 units)
· COMM 240: Media Arts
· COMM 307: Video Production
· COMM 388: Multi Media
4. Ten (10) units selected from the department's offerings in Communication Studies
· COMM 303: Communication Criticism
· COMM 308: Analyzing Advertising
· COMM 317: Ethical Issues in the Media
· COMM 320: Effects of Mass Media Programming
· COMM 360: Gender and Communication
· COMM 370: Intercultural Communication
· COMM 376: Interpersonal Communication
· COMM 378: Mass Media Organizations
· COMM 405: Communication in the Organization
· COMM 435: Health Communication
· COMM 430: News as Ideology
· COMM 460: History of Film
· COMM 477: Special Topics in Communications
· COMM 485: Media Coverage of Terrorism
5. Ten (10) additional upper-division units, selected in consultation with a faculty advisor from the department's offerings in communications. Students may take courses in any area.
· Journalism: 312, 317, 390, 407, 477 (when relevant), 480, 489, 496, 497, 499
· Public Relations: 303, 305, 312, 317, 335, 370, 376, 377, 402, 405, 407, 477 (when relevant), 489, 496, 497, 499
· Computer Imaging: 307, 308, 314, 317, 320, 345, 367, 368, 378, 386, 387, 388, 391, 406, 407, 430, 440, 445, 450, 460, 477 (when relevant), 482, 483, 484, 486, 489, 496, 497, 499
6. Completion of a minor, special minor or augmented major.
7. Up to 5 units of an internship (496, 497), 6 units of activities courses (412, 414, 418, 420,
422), may be counted toward the major.
8. Completion of the three upper-division General Education and Race/Ethnic Studies requirements.
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