Communication Arts Major, B.A.
Director: Liz Atwood
Housed in the Department of English and Communication Arts, the 50-credit CMA major is designed to prepare students with a broad-based skill set adaptable to all facets of converging media, including print, graphics, video and audio. Students interested in particular specialties, such as journalism, public relations and digital media, are guided to choose history, theory and skills courses that address those fields.
Internships are required and integral to the program. Students have worked at public relations firms, non-profit agencies, digital and print publications, television and radio stations, museums and other locations.
Requirements for the Major
A minimum of 50 credits in communication arts at or above the 200 level (excluding independent study) is required.
Required Courses
History/Theory Courses (choose two)
Skills Courses (choose two)
Electives
Depending on the topic,
CMA 299 may count toward the History/Theory or Skills requirement for the major. Please see the program director for more information.
| CMA 227 | Podcasting | 3.0 |
| CMA 299 | Special Topics in Communication Arts | 1.0 - 3.0 |
| CMA 375 | Independent Study | 1.0 - 3.0 |