Media Communication - Roger Williams University

Media Communication from Roger Williams University is a Campus Bachelor Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. The Media Communication major prepares students for careers in the exciting and demanding fields of Journalism and Public Relations with focus on both solid communication theory and practical communication skills training. Knowledge of how emerging technologies are used by audiences and publics is key to Public Relations, Journalism and Digital Media practitioners in the 21st century. The Communication major completes a five-course communication Core, including one internship. In addition, they select one of two concentrations. The journalism concentration (eight courses) prepares students for writing, editing and digital media careers in the news media industry. The public relations concentration (eight courses) prepares students for careers in corporate, not-for-profit and agency public relations. The internship is integral to the Media Communication major. Junior and senior majors serve an apprenticeship at more than 30 nearby organizations, including newspapers, radio, network and cable television, public relations agencies and not-for-profit organizations. Degree Requirements Majors pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication must satisfy University Core Curriculum requirements and the College speech requirement, COMM 210. In addition, students must complete successfully 11 major courses, an internship and a sufficient number of electives to total 120 credits. Majors are encouraged to apply electives toward a minor or second major. Foundation Courses COMM - 101 - Introduction to Mass Media COMM - 111 - Writing for the Mass Media COMM - 240 - Electronic Communications COMM - 310 - Law and Ethics of Public Communication COMM - 460 - Internship ? is required of all communications majors Journalism Concentration COMM - 280 - Writing Features and Editorials COMM - 290 - Copyediting and Layout COMM - 305 - Mass Communication Theory and Criticism COMM - 370 - Newswriting, Reporting and Lab COMM - 430 - Special Topics in Journalism and two of the following: COMM - 320 - Broadcast News VARTS - 261 - Light/Lens/ Digital Media Concepts POLSC - 110 - The United States in World Affairs POLSC - 303 - Politics and the Media Public Relations Concentration COMM - 300 - Principles and Practices of Public Relations COMM - 305 - Mass Communication Theory and Criticism COMM - 340 - Mass Communication Research COMM - 350 - Public Relations Techniques COMM - 420 - Public Relations Case Studies MRKT - 200 - Marketing Principles and one elective chosen from the following: MRKT - 301 - Advertising Principles MRKT - 335 - Consumer Behavior MRKT - 305 - Marketing Research MRKT - 402 - International Marketing MRKT - 430 - Special Topics in Marketing View more details on Roger Williams University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.