Description
The Communication Studies curriculum develops student understanding of functions and effects of 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 1010, 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 3000/4000 level; (3) Submit a portfolio in the senior year; (4) Include in the required 36 credit hours the following six courses:
One course from each of the following three categories:
| Writing (3 Credits): |
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| CST 2030 | News Writing & Reporting I | | 3 |
| CST 2230 | Electronic Media Writing | | 3 |
| CST 3240 | Feature Writing | | 3 |
| CST 3400 | Public Relations Writing | | 3 |
| CST 4210 | News Editing, Design, & Management | | 3 |
Sports Communication Minor
The sports communication minor gives students a solid foundation for succeeding in the growing field of multimedia sports journalism and sports information/media relations. The minor produces graduates who are prepared for entry-level sports positions with media outlets and with the media relations departments of professional teams and collegiate athletic departments. It also offers expertise to students who hope to pursue sports-related careers in other disciplines, such as business, law, English, history, and education. The minor requires 18 credits.
Required Courses: (12 credit hours)
Select at least one course from the following: (3 credit hours)
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| CST 2400 | Principles of Public Relations | | 3 |
| CST 2410 | Principles of Advertising | | 3 |
| BUS 3120 | Principles of Marketing | | 3 |
| BUS 3880 | Sports and Entertainment Marketing | | 3 |
Select at least one course from the following: (3 credit hours)
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| CST 3307 | Sports Information and Public Relations | | 3 |
| CST 3315 | Detroit Sports History and Journalism | | 3 |
Multimedia Journalism Minor
The multimedia journalism minor gives students a solid foundation for succeeding in the field of journalism. The minor produces graduates who are multifaceted in their skills and prepared for entry-level positions with media outlets. It also offers expertise to students who hope to pursue careers in other disciplines that intersect with the media, such as business, law, English, history, political science, and education. The minor requires 18 credits.
Required Courses: (9 credit hours)
Select at least one course from the following: (3 credit hours)
Select at least two courses from the following: (6 credit hours)
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| CST 3100 | Audio Production-Direction | | 3 |
| CST 3110 | Single Camera Video Production | | 3 |
| CST 3120 | Multi-Camera Video Production | | 3 |
| CST 4210 | News Editing, Design, and Management | | 3 |
For both minor programs, please contact: Tom Stanton at tstanton@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1698.
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