Program Requirements
B.A. in Media and Communication
All courses that apply to the major are included in the determination of the grade point average in the major. At least one half of the courses applied to the major—a minimum of 18.5 credits—must be taken in residence at St. John Fisher University.
Requirements
Media and Communication Core – 22 credits
- COMM 100 – Introduction to Media (3)
- COMM 195 – Journalism (3)
- COMM 201 – Communication Theory and Research (3)
- COMM 231 – Video Storytelling (3)
- COMM 251 – Public Speaking and Performance (3)
- COMM 322 – COMM Career Seminar (1)
- COMM 346 – Media Law and Ethics (3)
- COMM 418 – Media and Diversity (3)
Advanced Writing Course – 3 credits
Choose ONE* course from the following group.
- COMM 315 – Reporting in Rochester (3)
- COMM 323 – Screenwriting (3)
- COMM 376 – PR Writing (3)
Electives – 12 credits
Choose 12 credits of COMM coursework (at least 6 credits chosen at the 300 level or above). PUBH 311 may be used as a COMM elective.
Note that electives to be applied to the major exclude any foundational core courses (Learning Community, Research-Based Writing, and Data Analysis). Students may count one internship (COMM 490) for elective credit. Additional internships count towards graduation.
Students majoring in media and communication may not major in public relations or film and television.
*The remaining advanced writing courses may be taken as electives.
Total: 37 credits