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Sep 07, 2024
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2024-2025 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Communication Studies, BA
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Communication and Media Studies is a high-demand major. On-campus change of majors are limited by the number of students who can be served by the faculty and facilities of the program.
- Major Core: All students complete 24 units of required coursework.
- Major Skill: All students complete 4 units of skill coursework.
- Major Outlet: All students complete 8 units of media outlet coursework.
- Major Electives: All students complete 8 units of COMS elective coursework.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to: - Improve written, oral, and multimedia communication skills
- Practice collaborative learning and leadership skills
- Critically analyze media messages and understand media theory, research, law, and ethics
- Demonstrate a practical skill related to a media industry
- Integrate and apply academic skills in experiential learning
Degree Requirements
See the “Degree Requirements ” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (48 units)
See the “General Education Program ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.
Core Courses
(24 Units Required) Skill Courses
(4 units required - additional units can be used for COMS elective credit) Media Outlets
(8 units required- additional units can be used for COMS elective credit) Major Electives
(8 units are required) Note: 4 Elective Units are also earned by any of the following: 1) The COMS 160A /COMS 160B LC or COMS 162A /COMS 162B which yields 4 Elective units for the year; 2) Taking an extra/additional Skill or Media Outlet course; or 3) Taking an approved course in another Arts and Humanities department. Units
Total units needed for graduation: 120 units |
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