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Description

The Communication Studies curriculum develops student understanding of functions and effects of multiple communication media through exposure to ethics, theory, and research. Media technology skills are learned in the context of creation and critical evaluation of mediated messages.


Degree Requirements

The CST major is required to: (1) Complete a total of 36 credit hours in CST, excluding CST 101, and only 12 of which may be from independent studies (Transfer students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours in CST at UDM); (2) Complete at least 15 of those 36 credit hours in courses at the 300/400 level; (3) Submit a portfolio in the senior year; (4) Include in the required 36 credit hours the following six courses:

Required Courses (9 Credits)
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CST 112 Visual Communication 3
CST 300 Media Ethics 3
CST 499 Capstone Seminar 3


One course from each of the following three categories:

Research (3 Credits):
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CST 201 Research Methods 3
CST 316 Rhetorical Criticism 3
CST 401 Public Opinion 3
CST 402 Audience Analysis 3
STA 225 Statistics 3


Theory (3 Credits):
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CST 204 Interpersonal Communication 3
CST 209 Persuasion 3
CST 304 Small Group Communication 3
CST 305 Theories of Listening Behavior 3
CST 307 Organizational Communication 3
CST 317 Argumentation 3


Writing (3 Credits):
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CST 203 News Writing 3
CST 221 News Editing 3
CST 223 Electronic Media Writing 3
CST 340 Public Relations Writing 3


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