Majors and Minors

	Advertising Major Whether the medium is television, radio, print or the Internet, advertisers combine memorable copy, creative design and innovative direction to create the messages that move consumers to action. Learn more.
	Broadcast & Electronic Communication Major So you're thinking about getting into television, radio or the movies. Or maybe you want to work in multimedia or use communication technology in ways no one has thought of yet. Whatever the medium, professionals in the field of broadcast and electronic communication play major roles in shaping the way we view the world. Learn more.
	Communication Studies Major Understand the theories, principles and practices of human communication, and you'll have the keys to solving puzzles presented by interpersonal, cross-cultural, organizational and conflict situations. Learn more.
	Corporate Communication Major Imagine sitting down with the company CEO and planning how to communicate the corporate vision. Then see yourself consulting with the marketing department to develop the roll out of the next strategic initiative. If these communication challenges get you excited, a career in corporate communication is for you. Learn more.
	Journalism Major Journalists make the events and issues of the world understandable to citizens by presenting information in compelling and accurate reports. From investigating to reporting, from layout to editing, journalists ensure that the world knows what is happening. Learn more.
	Public Relations Major If you're cool under pressure, a team player, a problem solver and a strong speaker and writer, check out a career in public relations. A PR professional handles crisis communication and builds and maintains good will, understanding and reputation for organizations in virtually every field. Learn more.
	Theatre Arts Major Actors, designers, directors and technicians collaborate to inform and entertain us. They combine the words and ideas of the playwright, the movement and voices of the actors, and the scenic support of the designers and technicians to educate and entertain. Learn more.

Minors

Round out your study with a minor in one of these areas.

Advertising Minor: 18 credits including ADPR 2200 (ADPR 8), ADPR 1400 (ADPR 140), and four courses chosen from the following: ADPR 2400, 3200, 3400, 4100, 4997, 4400, 4500 4200, 4300, 4600 and 4700 (ADPR 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151 and 185).

Broadcast and Electronic Communication Minor: 20 credits including BREC 1964, 2205 (BREC 1, 5), COMM 1200 and 4400 (COMM 20 and 166). The remainder consists of courses selected in consultation with a BREC adviser.

Communication Studies Minor: 20 credits including CMST 1000, 1300, 2310, 2600 and 2100 or 3300 (CMST 10, 12, 53, 54 and 31 or 154), plus electives.

Family Studies Minor: click here for more information

Fine Arts: click here for more information

Film Minor: 18 credits selected from any FILM courses, and any other related courses offered (i.e., ENGL 4780/194, FREN 3600/129 or MUSI 2420/152) in other departments

Music Minor: 19 credits including MUSI 2500, MUSI 3500 and MUSI 2410 (MUSI 50, MUSI 90 and MUSI 150), and two courses chosen from the following: MUSI 2460, 2910, 2610, 1610, 2420, 2440, 3610 and HIST 3165 (MUSI 52, 70, 80, 85, 152, 154, 160 and HIST 125). students must also participate in at least four semesters of one-credit, approved ensembles including MUSI 10, 20 or 30.

Public Relations Minor: 18 credits including JOUR 1100 (JOUR 8) or ADPR 2200 (ADPR 8), ADPR 1800 (ADPR 180) and 4 of the following: ADPR 2400, 3200, 4500, 4200, 4300, 4600, 3600, 4997 and 4700 (ADPR 142, 143, 148, 149, 150, 151, 181, 183 and 185).

Theatre Arts Minor: 18 credits including 2 credits of PEAR 2964 (PEAR 1), THAR 1100, 1300, 1320, 2600 and 4200 (THAR 10, 16, 23, 52 and 150) plus electives.