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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2011-2012 EIU Undergraduate Catalog Program: Communication Studies: Mass Communication Option (B.A.) Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Communication Studies: Mass Communication Option (B.A.)

This option provides students with a well-rounded approach to understanding the role of mass communication in creating and sustaining social systems. The concentrations in this option provide students with either a practical or theoretical orientation to the study of electronic media. Students select Broadcast News or Electronic Media Production.

Broadcast News Concentration

This concentration is designed to provide the knowledge, values, perspectives and skills necessary to understand the roles, functions, and operations of broadcast news.

Total Semester Hours: 45

Department Core

 Total Semester Hours: 12

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CMN 2010 - Introduction to Communication Theories. Credits: 3
CMN 2020 - Communication Research. Credits: 3
CMN 2030 - Applied Communication. Credits: 3
CMN 2040 - Argumentation and Critical Thinking. Credits: 3

Option Core

Total Semester Hours: 21

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CMN 2525 - Studio Production. Credits: 3
CMN 2575 - Field Production. Credits: 3
CMN 3610 - Broadcast News. Credits: 3

or JOU 3610

CMN 3620 - Advanced Broadcast News. Credits: 3

or JOU 3620

JOU 2101 - News Writing. Credits: 3
JOU 3610 - Broadcast News. Credits: 3

or CMN 3610

JOU 3620 - Advanced Broadcast News. Credits: 3

or CMN 3620

JOU 4102 - Journalism Ethics. Credits: 3
JOU 4771 - Communication Law. Credits: 3

Select Twelve Hours From:

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CMN 2520 - Introduction to Mass Communication. Credits: 3
CMN 2550 - Broadcast Announcing. Credits: 3
CMN 3520 - Radio Production. Credits: 3
CMN 3540 - Videography. Credits: 3
CMN 3750 - Computer Mediated Communication I. Credits: 3
CMN 3752 - Computer Mediated Communication II. Credits: 3
CMN 4030 - Seminar. Credits: 3

(if applicable)

CMN 4275 - Internship. Credits: 1 to 12
CMN 4500 - Topics in Electronic Media Production. Credits: 3

(if applicable)

CMN 4850 - Topics in Computer Mediated Communication. Credits: 3

(if applicable)

JOU 2950 - Introduction to Visual Communication. Credits: 3
JOU 3001 - Photojournalism. Credits: 3
JOU 3706 - Sports Writing Credits: 3
JOU 3950 - Special Topics. Credits: 1 to 3

(if applicable)

JOU 4761 - Advanced New Media Design. Credits: 3
JOU 4900 - Journalism Seminar. Credits: 3

Electronic Media Production Concentration

This concentration is designed to provide the knowledge, values, perspectives and skills necessary to understand the roles, functions, and operations of various electronic media. This program of study is focused on balancing theoretical issues with practical experience. 

Total Required Hours: 45-46

Required Coursework (Department Core): 12 Hours

 

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CMN 2010 - Introduction to Communication Theories. Credits: 3
CMN 2020 - Communication Research. Credits: 3
CMN 2030 - Applied Communication. Credits: 3
CMN 2040 - Argumentation and Critical Thinking. Credits: 3

Concentration Core: 21-22 Hours

 

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CMN 2520 - Introduction to Mass Communication. Credits: 3
CMN 2525 - Studio Production. Credits: 3
CMN 3500 - Electronic Media Relations. Credits: 3

Select one of the following:

 

AUDIO

 

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CMN 2550 - Broadcast Announcing. Credits: 3
CMN 3520 - Radio Production. Credits: 3
CMN 4420 - Mass Media Advertising-Sales. Credits: 3
CMN 4450 - Electronic Media Profession. Credits: 3

VIDEO

 

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CMN 2575 - Field Production. Credits: 3
CMN 3540 - Videography. Credits: 3
CMN 4450 - Electronic Media Profession. Credits: 3
CMN 4540 - Advanced Video Production. Credits: 3

ALTERNATIVE MEDIA ARTS:

 

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CMN 2575 - Field Production. Credits: 3
CMN 3530 - Film Communication Credits: 4
CMN 3540 - Videography. Credits: 3
CMN 3570 - Topics in Media History. Credits: 3

or CMN 4030 (If topic is applicable)

MULTIMEDIA:

 

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CMN 2575 - Field Production. Credits: 3
CMN 3750 - Computer Mediated Communication I. Credits: 3
CMN 3752 - Computer Mediated Communication II. Credits: 3
CMN 4540 - Advanced Video Production. Credits: 3

Electives: 12 Hours

Selected in consultation with an advisor.

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CMN 3270 - Communication and Popular Culture. Credits: 3
CMN 3560 - International Communication. Credits: 3
CMN 3570 - Topics in Media History. Credits: 3

(May be counted twice if topic is different)

CMN 3953 - Perspectives on Sports and the Media. Credits: 3
CMN 4030 - Seminar. Credits: 3

(If topic is applicable)

CMN 4500 - Topics in Electronic Media Production. Credits: 3

(May be counted twice if topic is different)

CMN 4540 - Advanced Video Production. Credits: 3
CMN 4750 - Contemporary Approaches to Mass Communication. Credits: 3
CMN 4770 - Television Criticism. Credits: 3
CMN 4780 - Communication and Culture. Credits: 3
CMN 4850 - Topics in Computer Mediated Communication. Credits: 3

(May be counted twice if topic is different)

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