Communication Studies B.A.

Program Features

39 credits

All CMST students must complete the Core Curriculum and at least one Concentration and the required courses from four different Concentrations (students may also double up two Concentrations).

Core Curriculum:

(18 credits)

CMST 111	GE: Introduction to Communication	3 credits
CMST 126	GE: Introduction to Mass Media	3 credits
CMST 250	Analysis of Communication Theory	3 credits
CMST 310	Intercultural Communication	3 credits
CMST 365	Communication Research	3 credits
CMST 495	Seminar in Communication Studies	3 credits

Concentration I: Broadcasting:

21 credits

This concentration provides hands-on training and operational procedures for radio, television and web distribution of content.

CMST 219	Radio Practicum	1.5 credits
	Or
DMET 210	Television: Studio Production	3 credits
CMST 229	Broadcast Journalism	3 credits
CMST 315	Voice For Broadcasting	3 credits
CMST 410	Comparative Media	3 credits
	Or
CMST 440	Ethical and Legal Issues in Broadcasting	3 credits
	Or
CMST 445	Mass Media & Communication Ethics	3 credits
CMST 486	Field Experience & Internship	1 - 18 credits

Note:  CMST 219 (taken twice for a total of three credits) OR DMET 210

and six semester hours of any CMST courses at the 300/400 level.

 

Concentration II: Media Studies:

21 credits

This concentration critically analyzes media to understand how our beliefs and actions are influenced.

CMST 136	GE: Introduction to Popular Culture	3 credits
CMST 163	GE: Introduction to Film Study	3 credits
CMST 348	GE: Media Criticism	3 credits
CMST 367	Advertising and Propaganda	3 credits

and nine semester hours of any CMST courses at the 300/400 level.

Concentration III: Public Communication and Advocacy

21 credits

This concentration offers preparation to publicly advocate for organizations with a civic mission.

 

CMST 253	GE: Public Speaking	3 credits
CMST 329	GE: Rhetorical Perspectives	3 credits

Choose two courses from the following three:

CMST 220	GE: WS: Gender Differences and Human Communication	3 credits
CMST 230	GE: Small Group Communication	3 credits
CMST 235	GE: Interpersonal Communication	3 credits

and nine semester hours of any CMST courses at the 300/400 level.

Concentration IV: Public Relations:

21 credits

This concentration offers preparation to formulate effective principles of public relations to interface with a variety of public through a variety of media. 

ENGL 205	Workplace Writing	3 credits
	Or
ENGL 215	News Reporting and Writing	3 credits
CMST 255	Introduction to Public Relations	3 credits
ENGL 305	Professional Writing: Public Relations	3 credits
CMST 355	Public Relations Theory	3 credits

and nine semester hours of any CMST courses at the 300/400 level.

 

(with no more than three semester hours chosen outside CMST).

or

Six semester hours of any CMST courses at the 300/ 400 level and three semester hours from any of the ENGL courses below:

ENGL 306	Professional Writing: Advertising	3 credits
ENGL 307	Professional Writing: Website Writing and Design	3 credits
ENGL 315	Multimedia Journalism	3 credits
ENGL 317	Reviewing The Arts	3 credits
ENGL 319	Writing Creative Non-Fiction	3 credits
ENGL 320	Electronic Creative Writing	3 credits

Residency Requirement:

The student will take at least 18 credits in the major at East Stroudsburg University.

Additional requirements:

• Please see the university requirements in this catalog. (p. 44)

4 Year Curriculum Program Plan

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

Freshman Year

Fall

CMST 111	GE: Introduction to Communication	3 credits
	Or
CMST 126	GE: Introduction to Mass Media	3 credits
ENGL 103	English Composition	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Natural Science	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Social Science	3 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Spring

CMST 111	GE: Introduction to Communication	3 credits
	Or
CMST 126	GE: Introduction to Mass Media	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Humanities #3	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Natural Science	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Social Science	3 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Sophomore Year

Fall

CMST 250	Analysis of Communication Theory	3 credits
	Required Course in CMST Track	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Natural Science	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Humanities #3	3 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Spring

CMST 310	Intercultural Communication	3 credits
	Required Course in CMST Track	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Natural Science	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Social Science	3 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	Fitness Courses(s)	2 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	17

Junior Year

Fall

CMST 365	Communication Research	3 credits
	Or
	300-400 Track Elective	3 credits
	Required Course in CMST Track	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Natural Science	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Social Science	3 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Spring

CMST 365	Communication Research	3 credits
	Or
	300-400 Track Elective	3 credits
	Required Course in CMST Track	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Humanities #3	3 credits
	General Education Elective - Social Science	3 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Senior Year

Fall

CMST 495	Seminar in Communication Studies	3 credits
	Or
	300-400 level Track Elective	3 credits
	300-400 level Track Elective	3 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Spring

CMST 495	Seminar in Communication Studies	3 credits
	Or
	300-400 level Track Elective	3 credits
	300-400 level Track Elective	3 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	Elective	3 credits
	Total Credit Hours:	15

Total Credit Hours: 122

For more information, contact the department at 570-422-3694 or visit www.esu.edu/cmst.