Curriculum

You may elect to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree or a minor in Communication Studies, Journalism, or Theater Arts.

NOTE: The Department of Communication Studies uses the Apple Mac platform in the computer lab and for teaching production-based courses. All department coursework will be taught using software designed for the Mac. In the communication industry, it is the standard computer platform, especially in graphics, photography and video. Students, who major in Communication Studies, are encouraged to consider purchasing a Mac for their personal computer use. For computer recommendations, please see a Communication Studies faculty member. Additionally, all students must purchase a 80GB or larger, firewire hard drive for production coursework. This allows students to protect their work from accidental loss in the computer lab and will allow them to accumulate work that can be used in their portfolio.

Departmental Goals and Objectives It is the goal of the Department of Communication Studies that upon completion of our curriculum our students will:  (1) demonstrate an understanding, sensitivity and competence in matters of human exchange; (2)  demonstrate competence, knowledge and skills in the application of the principles of effective communication; (3) demonstrate practical entry-level skills appropriate to the communication industry;  (4) apply the knowledge and skills learned toward making meaningful contributions to the global community in which we live.