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Multimedia Communication Degree Requirements

Major Core Track Courses To Graduate
1. Film, TV, & Digital Production 56 43/46 15-21 120
2. Journalism 54 43/46 15-21 120
3. Public Relations & Image Management 54 43/46 15-21 120
 4. Sports Media 54 43/46 15-21 120
 5. Build Your Own Track 54-56 43/46 15-21 120

Program Core Requirements for All Multimedia Communication Students

The following courses are required for all Multimedia Communication students in Film, TV & Digital Production; Journalism; Public Relations & Image management; Sports Media; Build Your Own Track (39 credits):

COMM 103Studio Production

4
COMM 104Field Production and Editing

4
COMM 105Audio Production

4
COMM 120Introduction to Media Writing

3
COMM 200Media, Culture, and Society

3
COMM 215Media Performance

3
COMM 315Visual Communication

3
COMM 415Communication Ethics and Law

3
ENGL 440Research Methods for Content Creators

3
COMM 490Multimedia Communication Capstone

3
 
 

Multimedia Communication Practicum (6 credits)

Students take six one-credit courses designed to offer them hands-on field experience in their areas of study through work at our department organizations, which include 91.7 WVMW, TV Marywood, The Bayleaf, The Wood Word, and the campus chapter of the Society for Collegiate Journalists. Additionally a regular one-hour course offers students training in professional development topics including mentorship, leadership, and career-readiness.


Multimedia Communication Practicum Courses

COMM 170M 1 credit
COMM 171M 1 credit
COMM 270M 1 credit
COMM 271M 1 credit
COMM 370M 1 credit
COMM 371M 1 credit

Students may take one (1) additional practicum as an elective (7 credits total). Additional credits may be taken with the approval of the program coordinator and the chairperson. All students, including transfer students, must take six (6) practica. An internship may be substituted for three (3) credits with the approval of the program coordinator and the chairperson.