CMST 3913 Speechwriting
develops the student’s ability to speak on all occasions, formal and informal, expected and unexpected. Students will deliver speeches of varying types and lengths on a regular basis throughout the semester.
EQ: English 3913
PR: 3 credit hours in English at the 1000 level

CMST 4000 Advanced Communications Theory
engages communication theories, such as interpersonal, organizational, intercultural, or international communication, seeking to understand how and why mediated communication works have found their explanatory power to be useful. The course will aim to analyze various communication theories, apply communication theories to everyday life, write a theoretical literature review, and form sound hypotheses or focused research questions to advance theory.
PR: CMST 2000, 2001, 9 additional credit hours chosen from Program and Regulations, Elective Courses, List A or B

CMST 4001 Seminar in Mass Communication and Visual Culture
examines the ways visual culture shapes and is shaped by communication forms and processes.

CMST 4002 Media and the Environment
explores the representational, technological, industrial, and socio-political dynamics associated with ecocritical media studies.

CMST 4003 Copyright, Creativity, and Culture
examines the history of media piracy and its influence on media consumption and production, copyright law, and internet regulation. Classes will critically examine media piracy and copyright law across a variety of media industries (publishing, music, video games, film, and television) to explore their legal, social, political, economic, ethical, and cultural implications.
PR: CMST 2000, 2001, 3 credit hours at the 3000 level chosen from Table 1 Core Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Courses Approved for the Major and Minor in Communication Studies, or permission of the instructor

CMST 4010-4020 Special Topics in Communication Studies
will have topics to be studied announced by the Program Director.

CMST 4402 Producing the Documentary
is a full semester working on a selected project, to culminate in the creation of a completed video. Students, working in groups, established by the Diploma in Stage and Screen Technique Program Director, will be required to participate in all aspects of production.
AR: attendance is required
EQ: the former English 4402
PR: English 2451 (or the former English 3351) and CMST 3816. Admission priority will be given first to students in the Diploma in Stage and Screen Technique and then to students in the Major in Communication Studies.

CMST 4700 Internship
is a one-semester (3 credit hours) internship for senior students in Communication Studies. The purpose of the course is to provide students with opportunities to apply and explore course concepts in various workplace settings. Internships entail a total of 70 hours of fieldwork carried out over the semester. Possible placements include work/training in advertising, public relations, communication coordination, social media marketing, and journalism.
PR: a minimum of 60 credit hours, including at least 21 credit hours in courses designated as CMST, with a minimum 70% average, and permission of the instructor