Requirements for a Major in Communication Specialist

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Thirty-six semester hours, fifteen of which must be at the 3000-4000 level, including the following:
Required Courses
Select three semester hours from the following:
CSS 1301	Fundamentals of Public Communication	3
or CSS 1302	Speech for Business and Professional Students
or CSS 1304	Argumentation, Discussion, and Debate
FDM 1304	Visual Literacy: Sight, Sound, Motion	3
FDM 2360	Production Methods	3
or FDM 3361	Production Methods II
FDM 3372	Writing for Media Markets	3
or FDM 3373	Screenwriting
or FDM 3374	Television Writing
Twelve semester hours of CSS courses		12
Six semester hours of FDM courses		6
Six additional semester hours of either CSS or FDM courses		6
Total Hours		36

Special Note: For students wishing to double major in communication, communication specialist, and/or film and digital media, the requirements for each major must be met independently. It is strongly recommended that students pursuing a double major in the department visit with the Chair of the department.