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The minor in Communication Studies provides Media and Communication Arts majors a broader and deeper learning experience in a variety of communication fields, which are meant to align with your career aspirations. Students outside of the MCA major are invited to benefit from a minor in Communication Studies as well. Not only will this interdisciplinary minor enhance your professional toolbelt, but many of our courses fulfill Gen Ed requirements in the Arts, Humanities, Information Literacy Enhancement, and Reading/Writing Enhancement.

The minor in Communication Studies requires 15 credits to complete. Many non-majors enroll in COM 1010 to complete their First-Year Gen Ed COM Core which will serve as the gateway course for non-majors. Students take electives offered outside of our department are required to complete all pre-requisites.

Required Courses

COM 1010: Fundamentals of Communication
COM 3020: Intercultural Communication

Elective Options

1000-Level Courses:

COM 1XXX Digital Media Basics (core)
COM 1030 Career Speaking (core)
THR 1400 Acting I (3 credits)
COM 1510 Beginning Radio Practicum (1-3 credits)

2000-Level Courses:

COM 2010 Public Speaking
COM 2030 Oral Interpretation
COM 2050 Announcing for Broadcast and Podcast
SPC 2060 Radio/TV Sports Broadcasting
COM 2100 Managerial Communication
COM 2200 Writing for Broadcast Media
COM 2210 Writing for Media Platforms
FCS 2220 Screenwriting for Film and Television
COM 2230 Writing for Communication (core)
SPC 2390 Writing About Sports
THR 2400 Dramatic Literature
THR 2410 Acting II
THR 2450 Stage Craft
THR 2471 Theatre Practicum: Main Stage
THR 2472 Theatre Practicum: The One Acts
THR 2473 Theatre Practicum: Improv
THR 2474 Playbill Editor
THR 2475 Stage Crew
THR 2476 Scriptwriting
FCS 2492 History of Film
FCS 2493 Film Art and Form
FCS 2496 Italian Cinema
COM 2501 Currier Times Practicum
COM 2510 Intermediate Radio Practicum
COM 2530 Intermediate Radio Practicum
COM 2560 WMLN FM Director/Assistant Director
COM 2570 WMLN FM Director/Assistant Director
COM 2580 WMLN FM Director/Assistant Director
COM 2590 WMLN FM Director/Assistant Director
COM 2620 Broadcast Sales and Marketing Research
VGS 2640 Video Games: A Cultural History
VGS 2641 Introduction to Games
VGS 2650 Game Design
VGS 2655 Gaming Industries
FCS 2700 The Business of Hollywood
COM 2740 Television Producing and Production
SPC 2748 The Business of Sports Production
COM 2760 Digital Storytelling
COM 2761 Digital Video Editing
COM 2762 Digital Audio Production
COM 2769 Desktop Publishing
FCS 2770 Digital Film Fundamentals
FCS 2775 Digital Film Production II
FCS 2780 Digital Documentary and Moviemaking
PR 2790 Principles of Public Relations
COM 2900 Multimedia Journalism
COM 2905 Photojournalism

3000/4000-Level Courses:

COM 3XXX Media Cultures (core)
COM 3040 Persuasion
COM 3450 Communication Internship
THR 3470 Theatre Workshop
THR 3476 Screenwriting II
THR 3480 Theatre Supervisory Board
THR 3490 Directing Seminar
FCS 3498 Film Criticism
COM 3506 Media Law and Ethics
COM 3510 Advanced Radio Practicum
COM 3525 Advanced Radio Announcing
THR 3545 Modern Drama
COM 3550 Broadcast Management
COM 3560 WMLN FM Management Supervisors
COM 3570 WMLN FM Management Supervisors
COM 3580 WMLN FM Management Supervisors
COM 3590 WMLN FM Management Supervisors
VGS 3645 Video Games: Theory and Analysis
COM 3650 Media, Culture, and Society
SPC 3651 Sports and Media
VGS 3656 Death and Games
COM 3752 TV On-Air Broadcast Reporting
FCS 3760 Film Production: RED Camera
COM 3768 Online Video: Producing and Marketing
FCS 3800 Global Cinema (will seek GE Global/Diversity)
FCS 3805 Film Topics (content and subject matter varies)
COM 3XXX Designing a Media and Communication Arts Project (core)
COM 3XXX Capstone Seminar (core)
COM 4050 Independent Studio (content varies)
COM 4100 Independent Reading (content varies)

The Path to Your Dream Career

Just a few of the many media and communication industry careers include:

  • Snapchat Host
  • Filmmaker
  • Play-by-Play Announcer
  • Social Media Manager
  • Sports Journalist
  • Video Game Designer
  • Events Manager
  • Television Reporter
  • Audio Engineer
  • Producer
  • Advertising Account Executive
  • Editor
  • Actor
  • Podcast Producer

Our Alumni in the Field

Our alumni and interns are leading the way at:

  • 98.5 The Sports Hub - Boston
  • Barstool Sports
  • Boston Casting, Inc.
  • Boston Globe
  • Cramer Productions
  • CVS Health
  • ESPN
  • Kiss 108
  • MLB.com
  • NASA
  • NESN
  • Raytheon BBN Technologies
  • Reebok International
  • Wayfair
  • and at their own businesses!

Communication and Contexts:
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication in interpersonal, small group, organizational, public and virtual contexts, and platforms.

Creativity and Content:
Create a portfolio showcasing fluency with digital storytelling tools, media aesthetics, and performance practices.

Theory and Application:
Apply communication theories and basic research methods to analyze audiences, media aesthetics, media effects, and performance practices in historical and professional contexts.

Culture and Critique:
Explain how media systems, communication industries, and performance practices engender and engage ideas about race, gender, sexuality, class, religion, and national identity.

Our portfolio of exciting minors are now open to students of all disciplines across the College. These programs are designed to supplement majors in a variety of fields, including:

  • Business Administration
  • Environmental Science
  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing
  • Nursing
  • Public Health
  • Public Relations
  • Sport and Recreation Management
  • Studio Arts

...and so much more!

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Internships

The Internship Program at 正澳门六合彩官网 offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths by learning about their interests, skills, strengths, and values while acquiring course credits.

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WMLN Radio

WMLN is completely student-run, under the supervision of Director of Radio, Professor Ken Carberry '80. Students can get involved in a variety of positions from day one on campus - and even host their own shows!

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CC8-TV

CC8 is 正澳门六合彩官网's television station, housed in our state-of-the-art Hirsh Communication Center on campus. Students can work in a variety of positions at CC8 through our TV Practicum course.

CC8-TV
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The Currier Times

The Currier Times is 正澳门六合彩官网's student-produced digital news publication. Students have the opportunity to blog, cover breaking campus news, write features, and produce photo slideshows, podcasts, and videos.

The Currier Times
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Semester Away

Not only do 正澳门六合彩官网 students have endless internship opportunities in the Boston market, but we also offer study away programs in D.C., L.A., and N.Y.C.

Semester Away
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COM Honor Society

Lambda Pi Eta is a highly selective international honors society for students who have declared an interest in the field of communication and who have achieved a high level of academic excellence.

COM Honor Society
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Study Abroad

Go global with 正澳门六合彩官网 faculty members as part of our very popular Short-term, Faculty-led Courses, or create your own customized Study Abroad opportunity!

Study Abroad
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First-Year Experience

Making the transition to college can be a little confusing and lot of fun. Your First-Year Experience at 正澳门六合彩官网 helps smooth out the bumps and puts you on the path to success.

First-Year Experience
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Gen Ed

At the heart of 正澳门六合彩官网's undergraduate curriculum is our General Education (Gen Ed) Program. Gen Ed is based on our belief in the power and potential of the liberal arts.

General Education

Life-Changing Opportunities Await

Start with a foundation in the liberal arts. Add attentive faculty and countless opportunities to learn by doing. That’s what you’ll get with a bachelor’s degree from 正澳门六合彩官网. Learn what’s waiting for you today.

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