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Communication

Pursuing a B.A. in Communication

 

NOTE: This information is provided as a reference only and is subject to change. Always verify all curriculum information with your faculty advisor or the dean's office. For complete curricular information, see the ULM Course Catalog.

This curriculum provides students with flexibility, knowledge, and skills to pursue careers in communication advocacy, digital media production, journalism or public relations.

Majors in Communication are required to complete core courses plus one of the following four concentrations:

  1. Communication, Communication Advocacy Concentration, B.A. 
  2. Communication, Digital Media Production Concentration, B.A. 
  3. Communication, Journalism Concentration, B.A. 
  4. Communication, Public Relations Concentration, B.A. 

Students are advised to include additional COMM courses among their general electives. Majors may, but are not required to complete a minor.

Communication Core Courses

                 Total of 18 credit hours

 

*These are gateway courses and must be completed first.

 

Degree concentrations:

Communication Advocacy

Description:

Examples: Legal, Political, Hospital/Hospice, and Campaigns

Coursework:

                 Total of 15 credit hours

Digital Media

Description:

Examples: Web Design & Development; Media Development/Mobile Platforms; Video Production/Digital Cinema; TV station editors, camera persons, and other video production related positions; 3D Animation/Motion Graphics (mobile game development, boutique studios, animated graphics for TV/Film)

Coursework:

                 Total of 15 credit hours

 

Journalism

Description:

Examples:  Newspaper/print writing & Sports writing, Radio and Television reporting, Magazines and literary publications, On-line journalism, Government and non-profit jobs

Coursework:

             Total of 15 credit hours

 

Public Relations

Description:

Examples: PR Specialist, Communications Officer, Marketing and Communication, Media Relations
Coursework:

 

Additional Activities

Communication majors are expected to participate in co-curricular activities within the program, such as student media productions and speech and debate forum.


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