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Dec 26, 2024
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Communication and Media - Major
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Communication and Media prepares students to become versatile communicators in spoken, written, and visual forms. By bridging liberal arts and professional practice, our program provides students with a holistic foundation in critical thinking, theory, and craft. Graduates are well-positioned for a variety of careers, not only in typical communication-related fields such as media, advertising, and public relations, but also in a wide range of other fields such as marketing, law, and event management. Recognizing communication’s applied nature, our students receive pre-professional training in the form of internships and client-based seminar projects. It should be noted that students in this major are required to have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 before moving into their internship which typically occurs during the junior year.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to perform a theoretically grounded critical evaluation of communication practices and situations in support of a cohesive argument.
- Collect, analyze, and cite a variety of print and electronic sources.
- Demonstrate thorough understanding and effective command of key communication terms and theories.
- Construct a thoughtful and persuasive written and oral argument.
- Create aesthetically pleasing or persuasive content that demonstrates an understanding of communication theories.
*Note: Only five courses (or 15 credits) will be accepted as transfer credit toward the Communication and Media major.
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Core Curriculum Requirements
All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures for specific core curriculum requirements. Communication and Media Major Requirements
All Communication and Media majors are required to take the following (24 credits): *For students combining the Communication and Media major with teacher certification, student teaching will count as their internship, although they may choose to do a separate internship. Communication and Media Program Tracks
Choose one track from the following: Digital Media Track
Students must complete all courses listed: Public Relations Track
Students must complete all courses listed: Writing and Editing Track
Students must complete all courses listed: Strategic Communication Track
Students must complete all courses listed. Communication and Media Major Electives
Credit hours of electives required vary by track. Elective course options include: Communication and Media Major Senior Experience
The Communication and Media Senior Experience allows students to design and present a project/portfolio of work that bridges the academic and professional worlds. Students are expected to design a project that will apply what they have learned over the course of their study. The Senior Seminar class will provide a community in which to work on this project. Projects will be presented at the end of the semester in a public forum. Sample Program for Communication and Media Major
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