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2018 Undergraduate Catalog 1.2 (SUMMER - FALL) [ARCHIVED CATALOG - Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]
Communication and Media (B.A.)- Hegis Code 0601
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(Bachelor of Arts Degree)
The Communication and Media program at Utica College combines coursework in the liberal arts and courses designed to teach skills necessary to succeed in a variety of communication-related professions. This approach enables students to develop knowledge and a set of communication skills that are integral to personal exploration and growth, rewarding careers, and active, informed, and responsible citizenship in an increasingly complex world.
Students in the Dual Degree Program, BA Communication and Media / MS Childhood Education, should consult with their Academic Advisor to review degree requirements.
Total credit hours required for degree: 120
Learning Objectives
Successful graduates from this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate that they understand and can apply, both theoretically and practically, the dimensions involved in human and mediated communication;
- Write logically, clearly, and precisely on a professional level;
- Speak logically, clearly, and precisely on a professional level;
- Demonstrate competence in the operation and use of relevant computer and multimedia technology.
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Academic Requirements
See Core section of this catalog.
Core: 34 - 55 Credit Hours
Major Course Requirements
Major Electives
Students must take a total of 6 credit hours of electives at the 200-level or above from the following areas: Communication Arts (COM), Film Studies (FLM), Journalism (JLM), Public Relations (PRL) or Theatre (THE). Fieldwork or internships may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
Concentration
Students must declare and complete at least one of the following areas of concentration (*please note that some of the courses in these concentrations have prerequisites that must be fulfilled. In some instances, the prerequisites are satisfied by courses found in the CMM Major Course Requirements or by courses in the Utica College Core):
Communication Arts
The Communication Arts concentration focuses on developing a broad array of knowledge and skills applicable to many careers, with particular emphasis on oral, interpersonal, organizational, intercultural communication and media studies. Students engage in a critical assessment of the values underlying communication practices, technologies, institutions, and their social and ethical consequences. Advisors work with students to develop a course of study based on a student’s interests and desired career path.
Electives
Students must select 6 credit hours of electives from the following areas: COM (Communication Arts), FLM (Film Studies), JLM (Journalism), PRL (Public Relations), THE (Theatre).
Communication & Social Justice
Link your passion for social justice with a communication-based foundation and a variety of disciplinary perspectives to develop the knowledge and skills you need to understand and combat the social, cultural, and institutional causes of inequality, injustice and oppression. The concentration provides excellent preparation for students wishing to become human rights, civil rights, or environmental advocates, community organizers, social workers, alternative media workers, or lobbyists, as well as those considering graduate study in the social sciences, social work, or law.
Select three
(at least one course must be selected from each category)
Creativity Studies
Brainstorm, experiment, fail, try again and discover new ways to deal with challenges. Creativity is the ability to come up with a variety of innovative solutions to a problem, and it is a skill that anyone can develop and apply to any field. Students who select a concentration in Creativity Studies will combine the skills from their core communication classes with a variety of arts and learn to apply all of these in any future career path. This is particularly beneficial for students who choose careers where they will be asked to develop creative ways to get across a message using multiple media or any field where innovation is critical.
- HUM 115 - Introduction to Creativity (3)
- COM 426 - Theories of Visual Communication (3) (or other upper-level theory class in one of the other arts areas - must be approved by advisor)
- COM 470 - Communication - Internship (1 to 6) (3 credits required)
Select one: - Select one additional core level-arts class (this cannot be counted towards core)
Students must take classes in more than one arts area (Creative Writing, Fine Arts, Film Studies, Graphic Arts/Design, Music, and Theatre). If a student is taking courses in only two arts areas, then they must have at least nine credits in each (a class taken in core can count towards this).
Select four: - 300-level studio, production, or performance-based classes (hands-on classes) (12)
Select two: - 300-level or higher Literature, History, styles, or theory class (if in English, student must demonstrate how it relates to specific creative writing interest) (6)
Health Communication
This concentration will provide students with an understanding of the many ways that communication plays a role in healthcare. Whether it is the interaction between a physician and a patient discussing treatment options for a serious illness, the unraveling of complicated healthcare insurance rules, or effectively explaining dangerous drug interactions to an elderly patient, healthcare in our society requires professionals who understand the importance of communication.
Theatre
Theatre is live storytelling for a physically present audience. We are constantly performing and creating stories in our everyday lives. Learn how to get your messages across more effectively through performance and production. Students who take a concentration in Theatre will learn how to use creative problem solving skills, collaboration and improvisational thinking to benefit them in a variety of ways no matter which career path they choose.
Electives
Students must complete sufficient elective courses to earn at least the minimum number of credit hours required for this degree.
Note:
At least 18 credits of major coursework must be at the 300-level or higher.
Program Credits
| Core |
34-55 Credits |
| Major Course Requirements |
28 Credits |
| Major Electives |
6 Credits |
| Concentration |
30 Credits |
| College Electives |
1-22 Credits |
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| Total Credit Hours Required For Degree |
120 Credits |
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