These core requirements are designed to widen students critical perspectives and to add richness and scope to their course of study through exposure to multiple voices and modes of thought. To develop competitive communication skills through writing, public speaking, and the command of visual and mass media. To develop the ability to interpret and analyze mass media communication critically and intelligently. To acquaint students with the range of career opportunities in a variety of communications fields. Program of Study Communication and Theatre Arts is a contract major.
Students develop their contracts in collaboration with the department chair.
All contracts in Communication and Theatre Arts will include 39 to 42 credits, with at least 18 credits at the 300 to 400 levels. Depending upon personal and vocational interests, students sometimes supplement their work in communication and theatre with internships, or with courses added to their major contracts from departments such as art, business and economics, creative writing, music or philosophy, subject to approval by their advisor. The major requires an additional 10 to 11 credits from communications and supporting academic disciplines, chosen in consultation with the student s academic advisor. A minor in Communication and Theatre Arts requires a minimum of 18 credits. To learn more about the St. Andrews Business Department or request an application, simply fill out our on-line response card .