Communication 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 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| CMST 126 | GN: 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 | 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 | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| DMET 210 | Television: Studio Production I | 3 credits |
| | | |
| CMST 229 | Broadcast Journalism | 3 credits |
| CMST 315 | Voice For Broadcasting | 3 credits |
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| CMST 410 | Comparative Media | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| CMST 440 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Broadcasting | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| CMST 445 | Mass Media and Communication Ethics | 3 credits |
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| CMST 486 | Field Experience & Internship | Semester Hours Arranged |
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 | GN: Introduction to Popular Culture | 3 credits |
| CMST 163 | GN: Introduction to Film Study | 3 credits |
| CMST 348 | 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 | GN: Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| CMST 329 | GN: Rhetorical Perspectives | 3 credits |
Choose one of the following:
| CMST 220 | GN-WS: Gender Differences and Human Communication | 3 credits |
| CMST 230 | Small Group Communication | 3 credits |
| CMST 235 | GN: Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits |
Plus choose one of the following:
| CMST 331 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| CMST 333 | GN: Argumentation and Advocacy | 3 credits |
| CMST 363 | Psychology of Speech | 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:
4 Year Curriculum Program Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| CMST 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| CMST 126 | GN: Introduction to Mass Media | 3 credits |
| | | |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Natural Science | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| CMST 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| CMST 126 | GN: Introduction to Mass Media | 3 credits |
| | | |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective - Humanities #3 | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Natural Science | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | 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 |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Natural Science | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective - Humanities #3 | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| CMST 310 | Intercultural Communication | 3 credits |
| | Required Course in CMST Track | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Natural Science | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | 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 |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Natural Science | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | 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 |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective - Humanities #3 | 3 credits |
| GN:____ | General Education Elective - Social Science | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
| CMST 495 | Seminar in Communication | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| | 300-400 level Track Elective | 3 credits |
| | | |
| | 300-400 level Track Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| CMST 495 | Seminar in Communication | 3 credits |
| OR | | |
| | 300-400 level Track Elective | 3 credits |
| | | |
| | 300-400 level Track Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | 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.