New Course Offerings
COM404 Communication and the Arts
This course explores how the arts serve as a universal language for expressing complex ideas and emotions, examining diverse artistic forms as channels of communication that reveal human experience and challenge power and the status quo, and may substitute for a major requirement for some CAMS students. Contact your advisor. 4 credits. CRN: 12203
COM432 Environmental Communication
The course typically explores a range of timely and relevant topics such as environmental advocacy and activism, science communication, stakeholder negotiation, the portrayal of environmental issues in media, our sense of place, and our connection to the world. This course fulfills requirements for some majors. 4 credits, CRN: 11331.
BC274 Live Audio
Audio often makes the difference between a show that people rave about and one that they rant about. This course is an introduction to the tools and techniques used to create excellent audio in live productions such as broadcasts, live streams, and live-audience venues. The course makes extensive use of hands-on experiences. 4 credits. CRN 12170.
BC430 Health Communication and Media (Fulfills INTT Gen Ed)
This course examines how communication and media shape health and wellbeing in everyday life, medical settings, and society, offering insights for students in any major, whether pursuing health professions, communication careers, or personal growth. 4 credits. CRN 10996.
Course Offerings
Review the upcoming semester course bulletin to learn more about what courses we're offering. Keep in mind that many of our courses also meet general education requirements.
BC is offering 9 distinct courses in their major and minor.
COM is offering 7 distinct courses in their major and minor.
Communication Studies (COM)
We offer both a Communication Studies major (44–48 credits) and minor (20 credits) for students interested in how people create meaning, build relationships, and lead change through communication. These programs blend theory and practice to prepare students for careers in management, education, health, law, advocacy, and public service. Students learn to speak confidently, think critically, and collaborate effectively through courses in public speaking, interpersonal and small-group communication, argumentation, and research.
The Communication Studies major provides an in-depth foundation in communication theory and applied practice, while the minor offers a flexible option that pairs well with majors in business, education, health, and science, equipping students to communicate clearly, lead effectively, and succeed in any professional setting.
Tracks to choose from include: Health and Environmental Communication, Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication, Organizational Communication, and Public Communication and Social Influence.
Multimedia Production (BC)
We offer both a Multimedia Production major and minor for students interested in the creative and technical side of media making. Whether you want to produce music, film, television, podcasts, or live broadcasts, these programs provide immersive, hands-on experience in professional studios and labs using industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Avid ProTools. Students learn to write, record, edit, and produce engaging stories while developing the technical expertise and creative confidence needed to thrive in today’s media landscape.
The 43-credit major offers an in-depth path into production and broadcasting careers, while the 20-credit minor gives students from any discipline a taste of the process, perfect for pairing with other fields that value storytelling, collaboration, and digital communication.
Courses include: Audio Production, Television Production, the Documentary, and Podcasting, giving students hands-on experience in studio and field environments while mastering the creative and technical aspects of multimedia storytelling.
Multimedia Journalism (BC)
We offer both a Multimedia Journalism major (37 credits) and a minor (16 credits) for students passionate about storytelling, news, and the evolving media landscape. These programs combine strong writing and reporting instruction with hands-on media production experience to prepare students for careers in journalism, broadcasting, corporate communication, and digital media. Students learn to research, interview, edit, and publish stories that inform and engage audiences across print, broadcast, and online platforms while building technical proficiency in web design, multimedia storytelling, and content creation.
The Multimedia Journalism major offers an in-depth foundation in ethical reporting, media law, and professional production, while the minor provides a flexible pathway for students from any discipline to strengthen their writing, research, and digital communication skills. Through practicums, internships, and portfolio development, students gain the real-world experience and professional confidence to thrive in fast-paced media environments.
Focus areas include: News Writing and Reporting, Feature and Magazine Writing, Introduction to Multimedia Journalism, and Mass Communication Law.
