Major
For a major in Communication Studies, students must successfully complete 8 courses:
1 required courses:
CMN102 The English Language
Choose 1 course from
CMN116 Chemistry
CMN120 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN130 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN140 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics
Plus select 6 courses from:
CMN213 Introduction to Journalism
CMN214 Introduction to Creative Advertising
CMN216 Editing for the Communications Professional
CMN218 Computer-Assisted Reporting
CMN224 Crisis and Issues Management
CMN226 Media and Community Relations
CMN227 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 Advertising: Copy and Image
CMN229 News Rounds
CMN231 The Writer and the Law
CMN235 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
CMN237 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN238 News Writing: Print and Broadcast
CMN240 Online Journalism
CMN246 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN248
CMN249
CMN251
CMN256
CMN260 Writing the Short Story
CMN266 Writing Poetry
CMN267
EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
Minor
For a minor in Communication Studies, students must successfully complete 4 courses:
Choose 1 course from
CMN116 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
CMN120 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication
CMN130 News and Reporting
CMN140
Plus select 3 courses from:
CMN213
CMN214
CMN216
CMN218
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN226 Creative and Interactive Advertising
CMN227
CMN228 Media Law and Ethics
CMN229
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN235
CMN237
CMN238
CMN240 Feature Writing
CMN246 Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN248
CMN249
CMN251
CMN256
CMN260 Writing the Short Story
CMN266 Writing Poetry
CMN267
EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
Students who have successfully completed a major in Communication Studies may add a minor by successfully completing an additional 4 of the above advanced level courses.