Nova Southeastern University Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center 35 courses 120 total credits
The communication major provides students with a blend of theory- and practice-oriented courses in digital media, journalism, and strategic communication. Students learn how to write and listen effectively, using various technologies and for different audiences, and they develop strong presentation skills, understand the role of communication in various settings, identify theories and models of communication, and are conversant in mass media concepts and practices including publicity and promotion. The communication major prepares students for a wide variety of internships and careers in such fields as journalism, television and radio broadcasting, education, public relations, and law.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Core Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 1100A | Communication Practicum A | 1 |
| COMM 1100B | Communication Practicum B | 1 |
| COMM 2100 | Mass Media | 3 |
| COMM 2300 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3110 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| COMM 3500 | Media Regulation | 3 |
| COMM 3600 | Persuasion | 3 |
| COMM 4950 | Internship in Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 1010 or SPCH 1010H | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPCH 2000 | Fundamentals of Human Communication | 3 |
| Total Core Courses | 26 credits | |
Digital Media Production Concentration
Select 24 credits from the following courses (9 credits must be at the 3000/4000 level):
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 2190 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| ARTS 3190 | Idea Visualization for Graphic Design | 3 |
| COMM 2520 | The Art and Craft of Video Editing | 3 |
| COMM 2810 | Introduction to Film and Television Production | 3 |
| COMM 3700 | Documentary Filmmaking | 3 |
| COMM 3710 | Audio/Radio Production | 3 |
| COMM 3810 | Digital Video Production | 3 |
| COMM 3830 | Digital Video Post-Production | 3 |
| COMM 3900 | Web, Mobile, and Interactive Design for Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4510 | Short Film Production and Distribution | 3 |
| COMM 4900 | Special Topics in Communication | 3 |
| Total Digital Media Production Concentration | 24 credits | |
Journalism Concentration
Select 24 credits from the following courses (9 credits must be at the 3000/4000 level):
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS 2200 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| COMM 2010 | Introduction to Print Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 2200 | Introduction to Broadcast Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 2810 | Introduction to Film and Television Production | 3 |
| COMM 3300 | Multimedia Writing | 3 |
| COMM 3810 | Digital Video Production | 3 |
| COMM 3820 | Sports Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| COMM 4100 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| COMM 4900 | Special Topics in Communication | 3 |
| Total Journalism Concentration | 24 credits | |
Strategic Communication Concentration
Select 24 credits from the following courses (9 credits must be at the 3000/4000 level):
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 2040 | Public Relations Writing | 3 |
| COMM 2400 | Principles of Advertising | 3 |
| COMM 3200 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
| COMM 3310 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3400 | Strategic Visual Communication | 3 |
| COMM 4100 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| COMM 4200 | Public Relations Campaigns | 3 |
| COMM 4300 | Social Media Theory and Practice | 3 |
| COMM 4900 | Special Topics in Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 3120 | Speech Communication for the Professions | 3 |
| Total Strategic Communication Concentration | 24 credits | |
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