Communication Degrees Online

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at NC State offers a new interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media (CRDM). Built on the premise that new developments in communication media and information technologies require a dramatic shift in instruction and research, this program integrates the study of oral, written, and visual modes of communication to focus on the human dimensions of information and communication technologies.

Students in this program work with a diverse and accomplished faculty from the departments of Communication and English, use the resources of a high-tech campus, and build relationships with Research Triangle organizations. A highlight of the program is its emphasis on professional preparation, including a course in digital pedagogy and a colloquium devoted to professional issues and practices.

Communication and Theatre Arts Major Requirements.
A major in Communication and Theatre Arts consists of 36 semester hours, including:

CATA 101 (Fundamentals of Communication),
3 hours of 100/200 workshop credit,
CATA 230 (Intro to Communication Studies),
CATA 261 (Media and Society),
CATA 321 & 421 (Junior and Senior Colloquium),
CATA 491 (Seminar in Freedom of Expression),
An independent study or internship and,
Acceptance of a senior portfolio.

In addition, majors must complete one of the following concentrations:

Communication and Media — CATA 231 or 235, two courses from CATA 333, 335, 337, and 339; and one course from CATA 263, 363, or 365;
Theatre — CATA 273, 275, 375, 377 and one course from CATA 370, 371, or 372.

Students will be able to:
demonstrate effective public speaking skills.
demonstrate effective writing skills.
demonstrate an understanding of the theory and process of mass communication.

Major Course Requirements
A major in Mass Communication consists of 32 credits plus six (6) credits of a foreign language.
Courses Credits
Mass Comm. Required Courses
MCOM 1213 Design I 3
MCOM 2313 Newswriting 3
MCOM 2323 Survey of Mass Communication 3
MCOM 2353 Interviewing Techniques 3
MCOM 2361
MCOM 2371
MCOM 2381 Practicum
(any 2 credits) 2
MCOM 2393 Video Production 3
MCOM 3383 Desktop Publishing 3
MCOM 4103 Advanced English Grammar 3
MCOM 4371 Communication Arts Colloquium 1
Total Mass Communication Required Course Credits 24

Elective Courses
(eight credits selected from the following):
MCOM 2113 Web Design I
MCOM 2123 Web Design II
MCOM 2332 Photography
M TH 2513 or
MBUS 2513 Introduction to Recording Engineering or
Studio Recording I
MCOM 2813 Introduction to Creative Writing
MCOM 3133 Writing for Christian Publications
MCOM 3143 Technical Communications
MCOM 3153 Promotional Strategies
MCOM 3313 Magazine Writing
MCOM 3353 Advanced Video Production
MCOM 3363 Newspaper Editor Practicum
MCOM 3373 Yearbook Editor Practicum
MCOM 4203 Writing for Digital Media
MCOM 4323 Broadcast News
MCOM 4343 Public Relations
MCOM 4362-3 Special Studies
(Advanced Photography, Film History / Criticism, etc.)
MCOM 4381-3 Internship
Total Elective Course Credits 8

Total Mass Communication Major Credits 32

The major in Corporate Communication provides a foundation in organizational communication, marketing and management. This major is an interdisciplinary program, with emphasis placed on both oral and written communication in a corporate context. The major in Corporate Communication also provides students the opportunity to learn about marketing and management functions in both commercial and non-commercial organizations. This major provides students a basis for entry into a variety of occupations, including corporate communication, public relations, marketing, management, or corporate communication research and analysis.

All students majoring in Corporate Communication must complete the six Corporate Communication courses, the five additional required Business, Economics, and Accounting courses, and three elective courses. Additionally, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have declared a major in Corporate Communication are required to enroll in and successfully complete the non-credit Corporate Communication Colloquium during each semester they are on campus or until they have successfully completed at least four semesters of this non-credit course. All students in this major are encouraged to complete an internship before graduation.

Core Comminucation Requirements: 30 units for both Public Relations/Advertising and Theory emphases:
COMM 104, 226, 244, 285, 288, 328, 344, 485, 490

Required Cognate: Math 251 Introduction to Statistics (4), or BUAD 341 for COMM 490

Public Relations and Advertising
69 units total (27 units upper division) including the core curriculum; the remaining 39 units include the following specified 20 units from Communication and 19 units from Art:
COMM 215, 237, 238, 315, and 338 or 339
ARTS 194B, 194C, 248, 255, 344, 345
Required Cognate: ARTS 115, prerequisite for ARTS 116 and ARTS 248
Recommended: COMM 494 (4), Internship (4)

Theory
62 units total (28 units upper division) including the core curriculum; the remaining 32 units include the following 20 specified Communication units and 12 Communication units (4 units must be upper division) that a student chooses in consultation with advisor: COMM 202, 264B, 365, 487A, 488

MINOR IN COMMUNICATION

32 units (16 upper division), including
COMM 202 Social Rhetoric (4)
COMM 226 Mass Media in Society (4)
COMM 244 Interpersonal Communication (4)
COMM 288 Communication Theory I (4)
COMM 285/485 Communication Colloquium (Four years of residence requires 1 unit of 285 and 1 unit of 485)