Strategic Communication Curriculum Sequence

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Suggested Curriculum Sequence

This curriculum guide is a tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult Degree Works before and after registration for classes each semester to track academic progress.

First Year (Semester One): 16 Credits

ENGL 101 - Freshman Composition I 3 credits EC
ORSJ 101 - Freshman Orientation for School of Global Journalism & Communication Majors 1 credits
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB
XXXX - MQ General Education Req. 3 credits MQ
XXXX - HH General Education Req. 3 credits HH
XXXX - IM General Education Req. 3 credits IM

First Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits

ENGL 102 - Freshman Composition II 3 credits EC
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 4 credits with lab BP
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits

Second Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

COMM 201 - Fundamentals of Multiplatform Writing 3 credits
COMM 202 - Introduction to Multiplatform Production 3 credits
COMM 203 - Media Literacy in a Diverse World 3 credits
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 3 credits no lab req. BP
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH

Second Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits

COMM 204 - Information Gathering and Research 3 credits
COMM 240 - Digital Media 3 credits
SCOM 200 - Introduction to Strategic Communication 3 credits
XXXX - CI General Education Req. 3 credits CI
XXXX - CT General Education Req. 3 credits CT
XXXX - Phys. Activity or FIN 101 or MIND 101 or DSVG 101 or FACS 102 1 credit

Third Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

SCOM 220 - Strategic Communication Writing 3 credits
XXXX- Foreign Language 3 credits
OR
XXXX - Global Culture 3 credits
COMM 370 - Mass Communication Law & Ethics 3 credits
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits

Third Year (Semester Two): 15 Credits

SCOM 325 - Strategic Communications Campaigns 3 credits
SCOM 351 - Strategic Communication Practicum 3 credits
XXXX - SCOM Elective 3 credits¹
XXXX - Foreign Language 3 credits
OR
XXXX - Global Culture 3 credits
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits

Fourth Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

COMM 490 - Internship 3 credits
XXXX - SCOM Elective 3 credits¹
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits

Fourth Year (Semester Two): 12 Credits

COMM 497 - Senior Capstone Project 3 credits
XXXX - SCOM Elective 3 credits¹
XXXX - SCOM Elective 3 credits¹
XXXX - Free Elective 3 credits

Total Credit Hours: 120

1 For SCOM Electives, students must choose four (4) courses from the following: SCOM 225 , SCOM 230 , SCOM 312 , SCOM 313 , SCOM 325 , SCOM 350 , SCOM 353 , SCOM 355 , SCOM 365 , SCOM 402 , SCOM 413 , SCOM 414 , SCOM 420 , SCOM 425 , SCOM 430 , SCOM 450 , SCOM 451 , SCOM 453 , SCOM 480 , SCOM 498 , MPPD 230 , COMM 300 , COMM 314 . Students may also choose up to six (6) credits from the departments of Multimedia Journalism (MMJN) or Multiplatform Production (MPPD)

Please see General Education Requirements Distribution Areas for courses that satisfy General Education Requirements where not specified by the department