Media, B.A.
Media, B.A. [0599]
The Media major is designed to immerse students in the fascinating world of mediated communication. From the traditional platforms such as radio, TV, film, and the press, to the new digital media such as computers and social media, students have an opportunity to study communication technologies and explore the impact of technologies on communication and culture. Coursework will include core communication courses and electives; media courses like production, theory, media management; and a professional internship to provide real-world work experience. Students will also complete a focused concentration outside the major (in areas such as business, ministry, graphic design, etc.) so that they will be able put their knowledge and skills to work in graduate school, in the media industry, or in a variety of occupations that employ professionals with media expertise and skill sets.
SPECIFICS OF THE MEDIA B.A. DEGREE:
Minimum Total Hours: 124
Total Liberal Arts Hours: 90
General Education Requirements: Per General Education list (see General Education Council). Exceptions:MTH 200 should be taken to meet the mathematics proficiency requirement; American Sign Language may not be used to meet the foreign language proficiency requirement.
Minimum Requirements: GPA of 2.3 in the major—and cumulative; no grade less than C- in the major; minimum grade of C+ in CMC 101 and CMP 101, both of which should be taken in the first two semesters; minimum grade of C+ in CMP 102.
Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies;
Application to the Major: Formal application after completing at least 45 semester hours, including three courses in the major at RWC (typically junior year); minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA required for acceptance. Application form available on line; application form and requirements available at the Department of Communication.
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Major Requirements: 58 hours as follows (40 in Communication and 18 in a related field):
- 12-hour core:
- MDA 202
- CMC 201
- CMC 302
- CMC 401
- 18 hours distributed as follows:
- Theoretical Emphasis: 3-9 hours selected from MDA 203, 312, 404, 424
- Management Emphasis: 3-6 hours selected from MDA 330, 340, 403
- Production & Writing Emphasis: 3-9 hours selected from MDA 275, 276, 375, 321, 260, 444
- 6 hours of Communication Electives: selected from CMC 206, 303, 304, 405, 409
- 3-hour Professional Senior Internship (MDA 450) in a business, organization, or office related to the student’s interest and approved by the Internship Seminar instructor.
- 1-hour spring-semester Senior Internship Seminar (MDA 451)
- 18-hour concentration selected from:
- Business, Management, or Marketing
- Communication Theory
- Computer Science
- History or Pre-Law
- Language & Literature
- Ministry
- Music
- Psychology or Social Science
- Religion/Philosophy
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
- Additional concentrations
CONCENTRATIONS:
--A Concentration of 18-24 hours is required (see check sheet).
--Courses other than those listed may apply & additional concentrations may be constructed with the Advisor’s approval, but they must be documented with Registration.
--Completing a major in any one of the Concentration areas meets the 18-hr Concentration.
--Students may complete more than one Concentration.
--Courses from the Concentration may be applied toward a second major.
--“Double-dipping” between the front & back of this check sheet is not allowed unless authorized by the Department Chair.