Concentrations in Communication, Media & Theatre

As a Communication, Media & Theatre major you will receive a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in one or more of the following five areas:

Face to Face Concentrations

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Communication & Media Studies

The Communication & Media Studies concentration investigates how humans use symbols to make meaning in interpersonal, mediated, professional, public, and political contexts.
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Creative Media Production

Creative Media Production prepares students to create compelling visual stories across film, digital media, and emerging production platforms, developing strong skills in writing, visual storytelling, cinematography, editing, and production.
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Multimedia Journalism

Multimedia Journalism prepares students to report, write, produce, and deliver compelling stories across modern platforms, learning the fundamentals of journalism, including clear and concise writing and evidence‑based reporting.
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Public Relations

The Public Relations concentration broadly explores the strategic process of communication through various channels to establish and maintain relationships with an organization’s many publics.
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Theatre

The Theatre concentration prepares well-rounded artists for performance or production careers in professional theatre, film, and education.

Online Concentrations

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Online Public Relations

The Public Relations concentration broadly explores the strategic process of communication through various channels to establish and maintain relationships with an organization’s many publics.
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Online Communication & Media Studies

The Communication & Media Studies concentration investigates how humans use symbols to make meaning in interpersonal, mediated, professional, public, and political contexts.
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Communication Minors

The Department of Communication, Media & Theatre offers minors in each of its five concentration areas. 

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Broadcast & Digital Journalism
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Communication & Media Studies
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Print & Digital Journalism
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Public Relations
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Theatre
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Interdisciplinary Degrees & Minors

The Department of Communication, Media & Theatre collaborates with many campus partners to offer interdisciplinary programs. At least one communication course, and in many cases multiple communication courses, is required to complete all of the minors and degrees listed below.

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African American Studies Minor
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Film Studies Minor
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Pre-Law Minor
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Gender Studies Minor
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Medical Humanities Certificate
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Leadership Studies Minor
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Sport Studies
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Broadcast Meteorology