Communication Programs
In today’s connected world, strong communication skills open doors to nearly every industry. Southeastern’s Communication program empowers students to become skilled storytellers, strategic thinkers, and media-savvy professionals. Students will be able to tell impactful stories, and create compelling content for all type of media platforms. Southeastern’s Communication program offers a dynamic and versatile degree that prepares students for exciting careers in Advertising & Public Relations, Journalism, and Broadcasting. Our program provides the knowledge, hands-on experience, and critical thinking skills needed to thrive.
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Core Requirements for all Emphasis
Core Degree Requirements
Program: COMMUNICATION
Major: Media Studies
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Dept: Art. Communication and Theatre
School: Arts and Sciences
Major Code: 049
GENERAL EDUCATION (44 Semester Hours)
Communications (9 Hours)
1.English (ENG 1113 and ENG 1213)
2.Speech Communication (COMM 1233 or 2213)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (12 Hours)
1.Political Science (POSC 1513)
2.American History (HIST 1513 or 1523)
3.Social Science (ECON 2113, GEOG 2723, HIST 3513, or SOC 1113)
4. Mental and Physical Health (KIN 1113 or PSY 1113)
Science and Mathematics (14 Hours)
1.Biological Sciences (BIOL 1114 or 1404)
2.Physical Sciences (CHEM 1004, 1114, 1315; PHYS 1114, 2015; PSCI 1114, 1214, or 1414)
3. Mathematics (MATH 1303, 1513, 1543, 1613, 2013, 2113, 2143, 2215, or 2283)
4. Computer Proficiency Requirement (BIM 1513 or CIS 1003)
Humanities (9 Hours)
1. Humanities, Philosophy, and Lit (ENG 2313, 3893; HUM 2113, 2223, 2313; or PHIL 2113, 2223)
2. Fine Arts (ART 1003, 1103, 2103, 3013, 3083; MUS 1113, 1123, 3133; THTR 1143, 1183, 2183, or 3183)
3. Foreign Language (CHTW 1513; FREN1113; GERM1113; SPAN1113, 1223; ASL 1113; NS 1213)
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: Communication (42 Semester Hours)
Core Courses (9 semester hours)
COMM 1013 Survey of Communication
COMM 2253 Media and Society
COMM 3113 Communication Theory and Research
Media Studies (30-33 semester hours)
Requires Media Studies Core and an Emphasis Area:
Media Studies Core (15 semester hours)
COMM 2113 Writing for Mass Communication
COMM 4853 First Amendment Studies
Media Production (9 hours, Advisor’s recommendation)
COMM 1153 Desktop Presentations
COMM 2573 Audio Production
COMM 4970 Special Studies
ART 2633 Web Page Design I
Minor Requirements for Media Studies
COMM 1013 Survey of Communication
COMM 3113 Communication Theory and Research
COMM 1153 Desktop Presentations
COMM 2113 Writing for Mass Communication I
COMM 2253 Media and Society
COMM 2573 Audio Production
COMM 4853 First Amendment Studies
Three semester hours with consultation of an advisor