Communication and Media Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major

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.

Students who elect to combine Communication and Media with teacher certification may double major in Communication & Media and Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education. Students complete Communication/Media requirements, with the exception that the Professional Semester (student teaching) substitutes for the required internship (COMM 483). In lieu of the COMM electives, students will take ENGE 357 and any two of the three survey courses from the Literature major (ENGL 210, 220, and 230). It should also be noted that students in this double major are required to have a minimum overall GPA of 2.7 before moving into INCH coursework which typically begins fall semester of the junior year.

Due to the professional experience acquired within the education program, students seeking Early Childhood/Childhood Education Certification are only required to complete six credit hours from their chosen professional track. However, completing more courses within this trajectory is strongly encouraged.

*Note: Only five courses (or 15 credits) will be accepted as transfer credit toward the Communication and Media major.

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 (31 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.

AVCD 154 - Digital Imaging Foundation for Design Credits: 3
AVCD 154L - Digital Imaging Foundation for Design Graphics Lab Credits: 1
COMM.Q 101 - Introduction to Media Studies Credits: 3
ENGW 250 - Written and Visual Rhetoric Credits: 3
COMM 205 - Writing for Digital Media Credits: 3
COMM 301 - Communication Research Methods Credits: 3
COMM 302 - Media Ethics and Law Credits: 3
COMM 312 - Communication and Media Campaigns Management Credits: 3
COMM 353 - Persuasion Credits: 3
COMM 450 - Communication and Media Senior Seminar Credits: 3
COMM 483 - Communication and Media Internship I Credits: 3
COMM 499 - Communication and Media Senior Experience Credits: 0

Communication and Media Program Tracks

Choose one track from the following:

Digital Media Track

Students must complete all courses listed:

COMM 345 - Social Media Credits: 3
COMM 358 - Digital Storytelling Credits: 3
MKT 216 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
3 credit hours of elective courses (electives not required for students in the Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood major)

Public Relations Track

Students must complete all courses listed:

COMM 435 - Advanced Public Relations Campaigns Credits: 3
ENGW 350 - Public Relations Writing Credits: 3
6 credit hours of elective courses (electives not required for students in the Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood major)

Writing and Editing Track

Students must complete all courses listed:

ENGW 356 - Editing for Publication Credits: 3
ENGW 375 - Feature Writing Credits: 3
6 credit hours of elective courses (electives not required for students in the Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood major)

Strategic Communication Track

Students must complete all courses listed.

6 credit hours of classes from any other professional track (Digital Media, Public Relations, Writing and Editing)
6 credit hours of elective courses (electives not required for students in the Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood major)

Communication and Media - Survey Courses

ENGE 357 - English Language and Grammar Credits: 3
Plus, take two of the following survey courses:
ENGL 210 - Studies in British Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 220 - Studies in American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 230 - Studies in Global Literature Credits: 3

Required Courses for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Majors

Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major Requirements

See Education: Initial Teacher Certification in Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education for course requirements.
Note - students who are majoring in a Foreign Language with Early Childhood/Childhood Education complete their study abroad semester in spring of the sophomore year.

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.

COMM 450 - Communication and Media Senior Seminar Credits: 3
COMM 499 - Communication and Media Senior Experience Credits: 0

Sample Program for Communication and Rhetoric Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
ENGW 101 Exposition	3	ENGW 102 Argument and Research	3
ACS 101 Academic and College Success	1	Foreign Language with Lab (same language)	4
First Year Seminar (FYS) PEQ (1)	3	PEQ (4)	3
COMM.Q 101 Introduction to Media Studies PEQ (2)	3	PEQ (5)	3
PEQ (3)	3	PEQ (6)	3
Foreign Language with Lab (same language)	4	Health & Wellness	0
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	17	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	16

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
COMM 205 Writing for Digital Media	3	AVCD 154 Digital Imaging Foundation for Design /AVCD 154L	4
ENGL 210 Studies in British Literature	3	ENGW 250 Written and Visual Rhetoric	3
SPF 204 History and Philosophy of Education	3	ENGL 220 Studies in American Literature	3
PEQ (7) Science with Lab	4	Integrative Studies (IS) - 1 (must be Liberal Arts)	3
PEQ (8)	3	Integrative Studies (IS) - 2 (must be Liberal Arts)	3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	16	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	16

JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
COMM 301 Communication Research Methods	3	COMM 353 Persuasion	3
COMM 312 Communication and Media Campaigns Management	3	INCH 380 Construction of Meaning in Mathematics And Science	3
INCH 310 Differentiated Planning and Assessment For Diverse Learners	3	INCH 390 Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies	3
INCH 320 Emergent Literacy and Language Development	3	Integrative Studies (IS) - 3 (must be Liberal Arts)	3
ENGE 357 English Language and Grammar	3	Communication Professional Program Track Course (must be Liberal Arts)	3
EDU 475 Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop	0	EDU 485 Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training)	0
		CME 050 Core Milestone Experience	0
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	15	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	15

SUMMER A AFTER JUNIOR YEAR (Summer tuition required)
INCH 410 Diversity and Inclusion for Inclusive Early Childhood and Childhood Classrooms	3
INCH 411 Field Work and Practicum in Inclusive Education Settings	3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	6

SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
INCH 425 Designing and Implementing Positive Learning Communities	3	COMM 302 Media Ethics and Law	3
INCH 435 Assessment for Learning	3	COMM 450 Communication and Media Senior Seminar	3
INCH 470 Reflective Seminar on Teaching, Collaboration and Building Collaborative Partnerships	3	COMM 499 Communication and Media Senior Experience	0
INCH 480 Student Teaching	6	Communication Professional Program Track Course (must be Liberal Arts)	3
		INCH 490 Current Issues in Inclusive Education	3
		INCH 499 Inclusive Education Portfolio Presentation	0
		Liberal Arts Elective (math or science)	3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	15	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	15
*Notes* Students in Bachelor of Arts degree programs must complete 90 credits of liberal arts coursework. Students in the Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education major must complete 10 credits of math and science coursework. Students may use a major course to fulfill one Integrative Studies (IS) course requirement. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required before moving into INCH coursework (fall semester, junior year).