Minor in Communications (15 hours)

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1. Complete the following:
   COMMS 101 : Mass Communication and Society. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 101 : Mass Communication and Society. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Independent Study also.
   DESCRIPTION:	Historical and modern roles of mass media in society, emphasizing media effects on individuals and institutions.
   
   
   COMMS 230 : Introduction to Advertising. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 230 : Introduction to Advertising. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DESCRIPTION:

   Principles of advertising; critical evaluation of its role and value in American society. Experience in writing and creating ads for all media.
   
   
   COMMS 235 : Introduction to Public Relations. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 235 : Introduction to Public Relations. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   DESCRIPTION:

   Philosophy and practice of public relations in business, government, education, and other institutions. Study of publics, media, methods, press relations, and publicity.
   
   
   COMMS 239 : Principles of Journalism. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 239 : Principles of Journalism. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, alternate terms
   DESCRIPTION:	Theories and principles of journalism; critical evaluation of journalists' and news organizations' role and value in societies they serve.
   
   
2. Complete 3 additional hours from the following:
   COMMS 301 : Mass Media History and Philosophy. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 301 : Mass Media History and Philosophy. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Alternate semesters.
   PREREQUISITE:	Major or minor status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Historical and philosophical development of today's media. Approaches may include theories of media change, social responsibility, economic factors, and influential pioneers.
   
   
   COMMS 302 : Popular Culture and Media. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 302 : Popular Culture and Media. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Alternate semesters.
   PREREQUISITE:	Major or minor status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Impact of new and traditional media on popular culture. Approaches may include media criticism and cultural theories on the artifacts and drivers of cultural values.
   
   
   COMMS 351 : Media and Their Audiences. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 351 : Media and Their Audiences. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Alternate semesters.
   PREREQUISITE:	Major or minor status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Understanding media content and channels empowering and improving media consumption and interpretation. Approaches may include new technology, social media, consumer behavior, media criticism, and media literacy.
   
   
   COMMS 360 : Communication Management Principles and Theory. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 360 : Communication Management Principles and Theory. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Alternate semesters.
   PREREQUISITE:	Major or minor status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Management principles and theory, emphasizing responsible management benefiting organizations and their stakeholders. Approaches may include crisis communication, media or agency management, and programming.
   
   
   COMMS 381 : International Media Systems. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 381 : International Media Systems. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Alternate semesters.
   PREREQUISITE:	Communications or international relations major or minor status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Comparison of media systems in countries and regions outside the United States. Approaches may include media systems analysis, normative theories of the media, and cultural values and norms.
   
   
   COMMS 382 : Issues in Global Communication. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 382 : Issues in Global Communication. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Alternate semesters.
   PREREQUISITE:	Communications or international relations major or minor status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Issues relating to communicating in a global village. Approaches may include global information and policy, cultural imperialism, intercultural interaction, and multinational communication strategies.
   
   
   COMMS 411 : Media Effects. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 411 : Media Effects. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W; alternate terms.
   PREREQUISITE:	Major or minor status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Effects resulting from the interaction between media and members of society. Approaches may include self-image, sterotypes, violence, and other social constructs and behaviors involving media consumption.
   
   
   COMMS 416 : Media Advocacy and Social Change. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 416 : Media Advocacy and Social Change. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Alternate semesters.
   PREREQUISITE:	Major or minor status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Communication principles, theories, and approaches applied to effect social change. Approaches may include public policy, grass roots advocacy, social marketing, and social movements.
   
   
   COMMS 481 : Gender, Race, and Class in the Media. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 481 : Gender, Race, and Class in the Media. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Alternate semesters.
   PREREQUISITE:	Major or minor status.
   DESCRIPTION:	Applying critical theory to the interaction between media and underrepresented groups in society. Approaches may include stereotypes and portrayals, access to media, participation, and media ownership.
   
   
   COMMS 482 : Media and World Religions. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   COMMS 482 : Media and World Religions. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	Alternate semesters.
   PREREQUISITE:	Major or minor status.
   DESCRIPTION:	The interaction of media, world religions, and beliefs. Approaches may include media coverage and portrayal of religion, religions' use of media, conflict between the two, and communicating across religious cultures.
   
   

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