Communication Studies Degrees

The Department of Communication Studies at Simpson College provides a broad-based study of theories and competencies relevant to various human communication encounters. Communication studies at Simpson proceeds from the assumption that a core set of theories, values and principles common to the majors should form the backbone of the student's academic preparation.

Consistent with the objectives of a liberal arts education, communication studies majors are strongly encouraged to pursue a minor or a second major in a related field. The particular field selected will vary given the student's educational and professional goals. However, students may not double major in more than one communication studies major, nor may they pursue a major-minor within communication studies.

Communication Studies Course Descriptions

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM MAJOR

The major in Multimedia Journalism is designed to provide a proper grounding in the concepts and competencies necessary for students pursuing careers in print media, broadcasting and other mass communication fields.

B.A. Degree Requirements for a Multimedia Journalism Major
Major course requirements, 36 hours
Cornerstone Requirements, 37 (beyond those satisfied by a major requirement)
Writing Competency (Eng 102), 3
Mathematics Competency (Math 105), 3
Elective requirements, 49
Total Credits, 128 hours

Course requirements for major:
___ CMS 101 Introduction to Communication & Media Studies, 3
___CMS 211 Beginning Newswriting & Reporting, 3
___CMS 220 Mass Comm & Society or CMS 275 or Gender, Race & Class in Media, 3
___CMS 221 Video News Writing & Prod or CMS 271 or Audio Writing & Prod, 3
___CMS 301 Media Law & Ethics, 3
___CMS 311 Editing & Design, 3
___CMS 315 Journalism 2.0, 3
___CMS 351 History of Media Technology in America, 3
___CMS 361 Seminar in Multimedia Journalism, 3
___On-Campus Practicum: CMS 130, 160, 165,171, 230 and/or 240, 3
___CMS 319 Internship, 3
___Elective From CMS-listed courses, 3

Total hours in major 36

INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION MAJOR - CREATIVE CONCENTRATION

The major in Corporate Communication is designed to provide a proper grounding in the concepts and competencies necessary for students pursuing careers in public relations, advertising, integrated marketing communications and related fields:

B.A. Degree Requirements for a Corporate Communication Major- Creative Concentration
Major course requirements, 36 hours
Cornerstone Requirements, 34 (beyond those satisfied by a major requirement)
Writing Competency (Eng 102), 3
Mathematics Competency (Math 110), 3
Elective requirements, 49
Total Credits, 128 hours

Courses required for major:

___Cms 101 Introduction to Communication & Media Studies, 3
___Magt 131 Management Concepts, 3
___Cms 211 Beginning Newswriting & Reporting, 3
___Cms 222 Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communication, 3
___Magt 234 Marketing, 3
___Cms 301 Media Law & Ethics, 3
___Cms 311 Editing & Design, 3
___Cms 347 Writing for Integrated Marketing Communication, 3
___Cms 360 Seminar in Integrated Marketing Communication, 3
___On-Campus Practicum from Cms 130, 160, 165, 171, 230 and/or 240
___Cms 319 Internship, 3
___Electives From non-required course(s) in Cms or Art 141, 237, 238, 241, 339, 341 or 344 or MGT 335, 336, 337, 338 or 342, 3

Total hours in Major 36

INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION MAJOR- MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION

B.A. Degree Requirements for Integrated Marketing Communication Major with Management Concentration
Course requirements, 36 hours
Cornerstone Requirements, 37 (beyond those satisfied by a major requirement)
Writing Competency (Eng 102), 3
Mathematics Competency (Math 110), 3
Elective requirements, 49
Total Credits,128 hours

___Cms 101 Introduction to Communication & Media Studies, 3
___Magt 131 Management Concepts, 3
___Cms 222 Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communication, 3
___Magt 234 Marketing, 3
___Acct 251 Accounting I, 3
___Cms 301 Media Law & Ethics, 3
___Cms 347 Writing for Integrated Marketing Communication, 3
___Cms 355 Research in Communication & Media Studies, 3
___Cms 360 Seminar in Integrated Marketing Communication, 3
___On-Campus Practicum From Cms 130, 160, 165, 171, 230 and/or 240,
___Cms 319 Internship, 3
___Electives From non-required course(s) in Cms or Magt 335, 336, 337, 338 or 342, 3
Total hours in Major 36

Requirements for Integrated Marketing Communication Minor

Integrated Marketing Communication Minor:
___Cms 101 Introduction to Communication & Media Studies, 3
___Magt 131 Management Concepts, 3
___Cms 222 Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communication , 3
___Magt 234 Marketing, 3
___Cms 301 Media Law & Ethics, 3
___Cms 347 Writing for Integrated Marketing Communication, 3
Total 18

Requirements for Multimedia Journalism Minor

___Cms101 Introduction to Communication & Media Studies, 3
___Cms 211 Beginning Newswriting & Reporting, 3
___Cms 220 Mass Comm & Society or CMS 275 or Gender, Race & Class in Media, 3
___Cms 221 Video News Writing & Prod or Cms 271 or Audio Writing & Prod, 3
___Cms 301 Media Law & Ethics, 3
___Cms 311 Editing & Design, 3

Total 18


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Communication Studies The Department of Communication Studies at Simpson College provides a broad-based study of theories and competencies relevant to various human communication encounters. Communication studies at Simpson proceeds from the assumption that a core set of theories, values and principles common to the majors should form the backbone of the student's academic preparation. Consistent with the objectives of a liberal arts education, communication studies majors are strongly encouraged to pursue a minor or a second major in a related field. The particular field selected will vary given the student's educational and professional goals. However, students may not double major in more than one communication studies major, nor may they pursue a major-minor within communication studies. Communication Studies Course Descriptions MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM MAJOR The major in Multimedia Journalism is designed to provide a proper grounding in the concepts and competencies necessary for students pursuing careers in print media, broadcasting and other mass communication fields. B.A. Degree Requirements for a Multimedia Journalism Major Major course requirements, 36 hours Cornerstone Requirements, 37 (beyond those satisfied by a major requirement) Writing Competency (Eng 102), 3 Mathematics Competency (Math 105), 3 Elective requirements, 49 Total Credits, 128 hours Course requirements for major: ___ CMS 101 Introduction to Communication & Media Studies, 3 ___CMS 211 Beginning Newswriting & Reporting, 3 ___CMS 220 Mass Comm & Society or CMS 275 or Gender, Race & Class in Media, 3 ___CMS 221 Video News Writing & Prod or CMS 271 or Audio Writing & Prod, 3 ___CMS 301 Media Law & Ethics, 3 ___CMS 311 Editing & Design, 3 ___CMS 315 Journalism 2.0, 3 ___CMS 351 History of Media Technology in America, 3 ___CMS 361 Seminar in Multimedia Journalism, 3 ___On-Campus Practicum: CMS 130, 160, 165,171, 230 and/or 240, 3 ___CMS 319 Internship, 3 ___Elective From CMS-listed courses, 3 Total hours in major 36 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION MAJOR - CREATIVE CONCENTRATION The major in Corporate Communication is designed to provide a proper grounding in the concepts and competencies necessary for students pursuing careers in public relations, advertising, integrated marketing communications and related fields: B.A. Degree Requirements for a Corporate Communication Major- Creative Concentration Major course requirements, 36 hours Cornerstone Requirements, 34 (beyond those satisfied by a major requirement) Writing Competency (Eng 102), 3 Mathematics Competency (Math 110), 3 Elective requirements, 49 Total Credits, 128 hours Courses required for major: ___Cms 101 Introduction to Communication & Media Studies, 3 ___Magt 131 Management Concepts, 3 ___Cms 211 Beginning Newswriting & Reporting, 3 ___Cms 222 Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communication, 3 ___Magt 234 Marketing, 3 ___Cms 301 Media Law & Ethics, 3 ___Cms 311 Editing & Design, 3 ___Cms 347 Writing for Integrated Marketing Communication, 3 ___Cms 360 Seminar in Integrated Marketing Communication, 3 ___On-Campus Practicum from Cms 130, 160, 165, 171, 230 and/or 240 ___Cms 319 Internship, 3 ___Electives From non-required course(s) in Cms or Art 141, 237, 238, 241, 339, 341 or 344 or MGT 335, 336, 337, 338 or 342, 3 Total hours in Major 36 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION MAJOR- MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION B.A. Degree Requirements for Integrated Marketing Communication Major with Management Concentration Course requirements, 36 hours Cornerstone Requirements, 37 (beyond those satisfied by a major requirement) Writing Competency (Eng 102), 3 Mathematics Competency (Math 110), 3 Elective requirements, 49 Total Credits,128 hours ___Cms 101 Introduction to Communication & Media Studies, 3 ___Magt 131 Management Concepts, 3 ___Cms 222 Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communication, 3 ___Magt 234 Marketing, 3 ___Acct 251 Accounting I, 3 ___Cms 301 Media Law & Ethics, 3 ___Cms 347 Writing for Integrated Marketing Communication, 3 ___Cms 355 Research in Communication & Media Studies, 3 ___Cms 360 Seminar in Integrated Marketing Communication, 3 ___On-Campus Practicum From Cms 130, 160, 165, 171, 230 and/or 240, ___Cms 319 Internship, 3 ___Electives From non-required course(s) in Cms or Magt 335, 336, 337, 338 or 342, 3 Total hours in Major 36 Requirements for Integrated Marketing Communication Minor Integrated Marketing Communication Minor: ___Cms 101 Introduction to Communication & Media Studies, 3 ___Magt 131 Management Concepts, 3 ___Cms 222 Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communication , 3 ___Magt 234 Marketing, 3 ___Cms 301 Media Law & Ethics, 3 ___Cms 347 Writing for Integrated Marketing Communication, 3 Total 18 Requirements for Multimedia Journalism Minor ___Cms101 Introduction to Communication & Media Studies, 3 ___Cms 211 Beginning Newswriting & Reporting, 3 ___Cms 220 Mass Comm & Society or CMS 275 or Gender, Race & Class in Media, 3 ___Cms 221 Video News Writing & Prod or Cms 271 or Audio Writing & Prod, 3 ___Cms 301 Media Law & Ethics, 3 ___Cms 311 Editing & Design, 3 Total 18
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