Communication Department: Areas of Study

Journalism - The Journalism major acquaints students with the structures, functions, and work methods of the media in preparation for careers in print, broadcast, and on-line media utilizing oral, visual and written communication.

Public Relations - The Public Relations major combines the study of oral, visual, and written communication to prepare students for careers in the professional practice of public relations and advertising with corporations, agencies, and non-profit organizations.

 

Communication Studies - The Communication Studies major gives students the knowledge and skills necessary for effective communication in interpersonal, small group, and public situations, and is designed to prepare a student for graduate school as well as a variety of career opportunities.

 

Film and Video Studies - The Film and Video Studies program is an innovative, interdisciplinary, undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Video Studies. Students complete a sequence of core courses andchose a specialization in either Critical Studies or Production. Students may choose to complete both specializations; but may count only the core requirements toward both specializations. Minors are available in Critical Studies and Visual Literacy.

 

All requirements for these majors are available to view in Central's online catalog.

 

The Online Electronic Catalog (OEC) is the university's official compilation for all curriculum. The OEC serves as the basis for major, minor, specialization, certificate, and program requirements for the academic year. For current policy and curriculum requirements refer to the CWU online catalog at http://www.cwu.edu/~catalogs. You may choose the catalog that is appropriate for your program requirements, based on the quarter that you were accepted into your program. Some students may be using more than one catalog to meet general education and major requirements. A student should expect to meet the specific requirements of the departments listed in the OEC that is current at the time he or she is accepted by the department into the major or minor program. Graduate students admitted to the master's degree program may use the catalog they are admitted under or the current one. A student should expect to complete general education requirements as listed in the OEC current at the time of first enrollment at either Central or a community college in the state of Washington provided he or she transfers directly to CWU from the community college and has not attended another four-year institution.