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Communications |
Michael K. Perkins, Chair
E-509 HFAC, (801) 378-2997
College of Fine Arts and Communications Advisement Center
D-444 HFAC, (801) 422-3537
The degree programs in the Department of Communications carry special enrollment limitations. Please see the college advisement center for specific details.
To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements, (2) university requirements, and (3) major requirements.
Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.
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Precollege Math (zero to one course)
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0–3.0 hours |
| First-Year Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
| Advanced Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
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Advanced Languages/Math/Music
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3–20.0 |
| Biological Science (one to two courses) | 3–6.0 |
| Physical Science (one to two courses) | 3–7.0 |
| American Heritage (one to two courses) | 3–6.0 |
| Wellness (one to three courses) | 1.5–2.0 |
| Civilization (two courses) | 6.0 |
| Arts and Letters (one course) | 3.0 |
| Natural Sciences (one course) | 3–4.0 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) | 3.0 |
Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.
Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.
| Religion | 14.0 |
| Residency | 30.0 |
| Hours needed to graduate* | 120.0 |
Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.
Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.
*Due to accreditation standards, students pursuing degrees through this department must complete at least 128.0 hours to graduate.
Complete the major requirements listed for one of the following undergraduate degree programs.
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Communications
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| Minor | Communications |
Students should see their college advisement center for information concerning admittance to the undergraduate programs.
| MA | Mass Communications |
For more information see the BYU 2002–2003 Graduate Catalog.
Working under faculty direction, students in the department edit and publish The Daily Universe as a laboratory newspaper for the campus, produce daily radio and television newscasts on KBYU-FM and KBYU-TV, produce @NewsNet.byu.edu for the Internet, plan advertising and public relations campaigns, solve media sales and management problems, and use "new media" in diverse situations.
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center for information regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis. Premajor Program MAP
Communications majors who choose the advertising and marketing communications emphasis will participate in a program that will give a strong grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, provide a firm grasp of communications theory and principles, and teach practical workplace skills.
This field provides career opportunities in advertising, media management, and advertising media sales as well as in its creative, research, marketing, media planning, and management functions.
Note: Twelve students will be admitted to the creative track each year based on a screening and portfolio work. Portfolios must be submitted to the department's main office by the twelfth week of winter semester. Late portfolios will not be considered. It will take from four to five semesters to complete the design minor. Students interested in this track should qualify and apply early.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
This program has minimum criteria that students are required to meet for admission. Please see the college advisement center for information. Premajor Program MAP
The study of journalism entails the mastery of working with people to present news and features in a way that reflects events accurately and fully. Students will acquire skills in analytical thinking, lucid writing, and effective interviewing to be able to present a clear and forceful picture of their subject in words and images. To have a broad background, students are encouraged to earn more than 60 percent of their credits in other departments, thereby developing a wide understanding of the world and the processes that make society work. In addition, students will become familiar with methods of writing that effectively reach mass audiences—that portray events and people in satisfying ways. Since a wide range of knowledge is essential within the field, students will study libel law, the process of communication, and such areas as the interaction between the mass media and society today.
The exciting field of journalism, traditionally has offered the allure of working in a profession that has its finger on the changing pulse of society. Whether serving as reporters on television, radio, cable, on-line, daily newspapers, the community press, or in the growing magazine field, journalists find themselves rubbing shoulders with important people and recording important events.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
This program has minimum criteria that students are required to meet for admission. Please see the college advisement center for information. Premajor Program MAP
This degree program is also available at the BYU Salt Lake Center.
This program is designed for the student who wants a broad, general undergraduate background in communications and does not necessarily want to specialize in advertising, broadcasting, print journalism, or public relations. This may be the student who plans to pursue advanced academic degrees rather than work in industry. The focus of the program is highly theoretical and conceptual.
This major does not lead to specific careers but is appropriate for those planning to pursue graduate or law degrees.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
This program has minimum criteria that students are required to meet for admission. Please see the college advisement center for information. Premajor Program MAP
The study of journalism entails the mastery of working with people to present news and features in a way that reflects events accurately and fully. Students will acquire skills in analytical thinking, lucid writing, and effective interviewing to be able to present a clear and forceful picture of their subject in words and images. To have a broad background, students are encouraged to earn more than 60 percent of their credits in other departments, thereby developing a wide understanding of the world and the processes that make society work. In addition, students will become familiar with methods of writing that effectively reach mass audiences—that portray events and people in satisfying ways. Since a wide range of knowledge is essential within the field, students will study libel law, ways of writing for magazines, the process of communication, and such areas as the interaction between the mass media and society today.
In the exciting field of journalism, traditionally there has been the allure of working in a profession that has its finger on the changing pulse of society. Whether serving as reporters on television, radio, cable, on-line, daily newspapers, the community press, or in the growing magazine field, journalists find themselves rubbing shoulders with important people and recording important events.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center for information regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis. Premajor Program MAP
The public relations emphasis provides training in one of the fastest growing areas in the communications field. It prepares students with critical skills in writing, strategic program planning and management, creative problem solving, and media relations. It can be either a highly credible terminal degree or excellent undergraduate preparation for an advanced degree.
Virtually all segments of the public and private sectors throughout the world draw employees from public relations graduates. Graduates may work as technical experts or in management tracks. They may specialize in employee relations, community relations, public affairs, media relations, or several other tracks within the professional arena.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
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100. Media, Family, and Society. (3:3:0) F, W
101. Mass Communication and Society. (3:3:0) Independent Study also.
211. News Writing. (3:2:2) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: HonP 200, Phil 105, or Engl 115 with a B minimum or an English AP score of 4.
230. Introduction to Advertising. (3:3:0)
235. Introduction to Public Relations. (3:3:0)
300. Media Ethics, Law, and Responsibility. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: major status.
301. Mass Media History and Philosophy. (3:3:0) F
319. Research in Communication. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: departmental statistics requirement; major status.
321. News Reporting. (3:2:5) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: Comms 300, 319; major status.
323. Newspaper Editing. (3:2:6) Prerequisite: Comms 321.
329. Opinion Writing. (3:3:0) F, W
330. Creating Advertising Concepts—Portfolio 1. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: major status. Recommended: basic competency in Quark XPress and Photoshop or current enrollment in appropriate computer skills courses.
331. Creating Advanced Advertising Concepts—Portfolio 2. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Comms 330; VADes 210; instructor's consent; high level of competency in software packages such as Quark XPress and Photoshop.
332. Marketing Media Planning and Strategy. (3:3:2) F, W, Alt. term Prerequisite: Comms 230; Stat 105 or 221; computer spreadsheet competence; major status.
335. Producing and Performing for Television. (3:3:Arr.) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: TMA 273R, 277R, Comms 321; major status.
336. Public Relations Case Studies. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Comms 321 or concurrent enrollment; msjor status.
345. Media Sales and Promotion. (3:3:0) F, W, Alt. term Prerequisite: major status.
351. Media Literacy. (3:3:0) F, Alt. term
352. Media and Consumer Behavior. (3:3:0) W
360. Media Management Principles and Theory. (3:3:0) W
365. Photojournalism. (3:2:Arr.) F, W
375. Broadcast Reporting. (3:3:Arr.) Prerequisite: Comms 321, 355.
377. Feature Writing. (3:3:0) F, W, Alt. term Prerequisite: Comms 321.
381. Comparative Media Systems. (3:3:0) W
382. Issues in International Communication. (3:3:0) F
395R. International Media Studies Abroad. (1-3:Arr.:0 ea.) Alt. term
396R. Communications Practicum. (1:0:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent and approval of task or projects.
397R. Honors Tutorial. (1–2:Arr.:0 ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's and department's consent.
398R. Projects in Communications. (1–4:Arr.:0 ea.) Prerequisite: junior standing and approval of project.
399R. Academic Internship. (1-9:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: major status; clearance by the Communications Department.
401. Regional Mass Media Issues. (3:3:0) W
402. Media Criticism. (3:3:0)
407. Advanced Media Law and Regulation. (3:3:0) W
411. Mass Communications Processes and Effects. (3:3:0) F, Alt. term
412. Communication Issues and Public Policy. (3:3:0) F, Alt. term
420. Advanced Print Reporting. (3:2:1) Prerequisite: Comms 321.
421. Public Relations Writing and Production. (3:3:1) Prerequisite: Comms 336.
425. Advanced Broadcast Reporting. (3:2:Arr.) Prerequisite: Comms 375.
428. Publication Graphics and Production. (3:2:3) F, W, Alt. term Prerequisite: Comms 321.
432. Account Planning Management. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Comms 319 and completion of departmental statistics requirement. For department majors only.
433. Advanced Advertising Concepting—Portfolio 3. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Comms 331; concurrent enrollment in Comms 439.
449. Electronic Media Programs and Audiences. (3:3:Arr.)
480. Media Ethics and Moral Reasoning. (3:3:0) F
483. Advanced Communications Studies. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: Comms 319, 411.
485. Strategic Public Relations Campaigns. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Comms 421.
487. Multimedia Journalism. (3:2:4) F, W, Su Prerequisite: Comms 420 or 425; or concurrent enrollment.
489. Strategic Advertising Campaigns. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Comms 319; 332, 433, or concurrent enrollment.
495R. Research and Readings in Communication Practice. (1–4:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: senior standing and instructor's approval of projects.
499R. Honors Thesis. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: approval of departmental honors coordinator.
For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2002–2003 Graduate Catalog.
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