Program Descriptions

Mass Communication Track

This track examines the mass media from critical, historical, programming, audience impact and production perspectives. Students will explore how these media both shape and are shaped by society, and learn to produce common forms of journalistic writing, radio and television programming.

Fueled by rapid growth in emerging technologies, the last decade has been a period of unparalleled expansion by local, national and international media organizations. These changes have provided new opportunities for students of the mass media. Recent graduates have been very successful in obtaining employment in the media, and related industries; or in pursuing graduate education.

For specific track requirements, see the Communication department section of the catalog.

Organizational Communication Track

In this track, students study communication within organizations, both profit and nonprofit. Students will develop both the knowledge and skills to prepare, deliver and evaluate messages within organizations. In addition, students will study interpersonal and small group communication, cross-cultural communication and persuasion, examining their role in businesses, government agencies, hospitals, schools and other groups.

For specific track requirements, see the Communication department section of the catalog.

Communication Minor

Communication minors have one required course: either COMM 200-Perspectives on Human Communication or COMM 211- Introduction to Mass Communications.

In consultation with an advisor, the student will select 15 additional hours from the listings under the Department of Communication in the current SXU catalog . The communication minor is an excellent complement to many majors.

Radio & Electronic Media Minor

The Minor in Radio and Electronic Media is aimed at students who are majoring in other disciplines but are interested in radio and other electronic media, including television.

Required Courses: (12-14 hours)

COMM 103, COMM 215, COMM 220, COMM 262, COMM 365.

Elective Courses: (6 hours)

Two of the following seven courses:  COMM 301, COMM 304, COMM 307, COMM 321, COMM 325, COMM 333*, COMM 373.  *Topic must be approved as appropriate for this minor by the student’s advisor.