Academic Catalog 2024-25

Communication and Media Studies (BA)

Required Courses:

CMS 1500Principles of Communication Studies

4.00 units

CMS 3322/CMS 3323/CMS 3722/CMS 3723/CMS 3724Radio 1

4.00 units

CMS 3456Podcasting

4.00 units

CMS 3510/CMS 3511Broadcast Field Study: TV Sports

4.00 units

CMS 3601Public Relations & Marketing 1

4.00 units

CMS 3612Intercultural Communication

4.00 units

CMS 4005Strategic and Media Writing

4.00 units

CMS 4920Capstone

4.00 units

CMS 4996Internship: Communication and Media Studies

1.00 unit

Electives

Upper Division Elective:

Select two Upper Division Electives (can be non-CMS elective with advisor and instructor approval):
Upper Division Elective

4.00 units

Upper Division Elective

4.00 units

Total Credit Hours: 41

Public Relations and Marketing Concentration

CMS 3602Public Relations & Marketing 2

4.00 units

CMS 3607Interpersonal Communication

4.00 units

CMS 3621Strategic Campaigns

4.00 units

ART XXXX
Art Elective

4.00 units

Total Credit Hours: 16

Sports Media Concentration

CMS 3504Storytelling for Sports Television

3.00 units

CMS 3511/CMS 3510Broadcast Field Study: Performing Arts

4.00 units

CMS 3602Public Relations & Marketing 2

4.00 units

CMS 3722/CMS 3322/CMS 3323/CMS 3723/CMS 3724Sportscasting 1

4.00 units

Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 16

Note: ART 1085 Graphic Design I is the recommended choice for the ACE Core requirement.