Electronic Media Program of Study

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2023-24 Academic Year

Freshman - 1st semester
CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (or other General Studies CAT 2) (3)
CNA 162 Radio Production (3)
CNA 163 Intro to Mass Communication (3)
CNA 274 Video Production I (3)

Freshman - 2nd semester
CNA 101 Intro to Theatre (or other General Studies CAT 4) (3)
CNA 220/320/420 Workshop (hours by advisement)
CNA 473 Video Production II (3)
ENG 102 Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) (3)

Sophomore
CNA 220/320 Workshop (hours by advisement)
CNA 280 News Writing (3)
CNA 390 Multiplatform Journalism (3)
General Studies CAT 3, CAT 7, and CAT 8, electives, or minor (3-9)

Junior
CNA 220/320/420 Workshop (hours by advisement)
CNA 372 Media Ethics (3)
CNA 379 Media Management (3)
General Studies CAT 5 and CAT 6, electives, or minor (3-6)

Senior
CNA 220/320/420 Workshop (hours by advisement)
CNA 400 Portfolio Seminar (final semester) (0)
CNA 471 Mass Media and Society (3)
CNA 475 Communication Law (3)
General Studies CAT 9 and CAT 10, electives, or minor (3-6)

*Students enrolled in 48-hour major must add 12 hours of electronic media electives by advisement (see catalog).