The College of Communication and Fine Arts is comprised of six units: the Hall School of Journalism and Communication, the John M. Long School of Music, the Department of Art and Design, the Department of Theatre and Dance, the Department of English and the Department of Modern Languages and Classics. The mission of the college is to provide excellence in instruction in selected communication and fine arts disciplines along with practical experiences in communication and journalism, theatre, dance, music, visual arts, graphic design, English and foreign languages.
The college assumes that the richest experiences of human beings arise from their abilities to analyze and interpret intelligently and imaginatively works of art and performances as well as the rhetoric and actions of past and present leaders; to communicate effectively within a variety of contexts using the multiple languages and tools of the communication and fine arts disciplines; to make intelligent decisions in an increasingly complex and diverse, media-driven society; and to work together harmoniously in groups to accomplish established goals.
The mission of the college includes the creation of a climate within and beyond its institutional boundaries that encourages responsible, ethical, and informed expression within the disciplines of which it is composed. Troy University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts is a primary provider of cultural events benefiting the citizens of Troy, Pike County, the region, and the state. Accordingly, the college offers such fine arts events as art exhibits; symphony band, jazz band, and choral concerts; and theatrical performances.
In addition, the college offers a variety of lectures, workshops, master classes, ensemble opportunities and camps for middle school, high school and college students throughout the state in art, theatre, dance, music and journalism. CCFA maintains strong community partnerships with the City of Troy, Johnson Cultural Arts Center, Troy Arts Council and the Wiregrass Museum of Art.
Graphic Design
(41 Hours)
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses in their major. Under no condition may a student enroll in a 4000-level course in their major without the satisfactory completion of the lower-level courses.
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Area V Requirements |
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Troy Orientation |
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Digital Tools |
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Foundations of Form and Space |
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Foundations of Time and Space |
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eDrawing (required for <<dti>> majors) |
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Survey of Art History I |
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Survey of Art History II |
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Core Courses (42 Hours) |
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Color and Technology |
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<<dti>> Principles of Digital Design |
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<<dti>> Time Based Media |
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<<dti>> Design for the Internet |
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<<dti>> Paper/Screen |
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<<dti>> Typography |
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Portfolio Design |
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The Business of Art/Design |
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Research and Criticism |
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Graphic Design History |
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Exhibition Techniques |
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<<dti>> Design for the Internet II |
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<<dti>> Design Studio* |
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Thesis Exhibition |
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Select six (6) credit hours of art electives. |
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All students in the Graphic Design program must take Thesis Exhibition course either during the last semester or the semester before graduating. Thesis Exhibition is not offered during the summer sessions. |
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Select a Minor or an Interdisciplinary contract offering for Graphic Design program (18 hours) |
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Select a Contractual Plan from one of the following areas: |
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**This specialized concentration involves the designing of educational and entertainment software interfaces. This contractual plan of study requires a one-semester at Halmstad University, Sweden. For more information about contracts and options available, contact the Department of Art and Design. *Any course with asterisk (*) can be repeated up to 6 credit hours. |
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Art Education
NOTE: Students seeking Alabama teacher certification in art should select education as a second major. Students should consult with their advisers concerning all certification requirements. See Interdisciplinary Education (P-12). There are specialized General Studies requirements under the College of Education.
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Area V Requirements |
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Troy Orientation |
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Foundations of Form and Space |
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Foundations of Time and Space |
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Digital Tools |
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Introductory Drawing |
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Survey of Art History I |
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Survey of Art History II |
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Teaching Field (36 Hours): |
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2D Studio I |
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3D Studio I |
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3D Studio II |
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2D Studio II |
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Color and Technology |
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Life Drawing |
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Research and Criticism |
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Integrating Art into the Curriculum |
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Select six hours of upper level course from two of the following concentrations (for a total of 12 hours): 2D Studio, 3D Studio, Photo Studio, Digital Studio. |
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Art Major
(36 Hours)
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses in their major. Under no condition may a student enroll in a 4000-level course in their major without the satisfactory completion of the lower-level courses.
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Area V Requirements |
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Troy Orientation |
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Foundations of Form and Space |
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(3) |
Foundations of Time and Space |
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(3) |
Digital Tools |
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(3) |
Introductory Drawing |
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(3) |
Survey of Art History I |
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Survey of Art History II |
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Core Courses: (12 hours) |
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Life Drawing* |
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OR |
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Conceptual Drawing* |
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Modern and Contemporary Art History |
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Portfolio Design |
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The Business of Art/Design |
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Exhibition/Installation Design |
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Collaborative Studio* |
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Concentration (12 Hours): |
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Color and Technology |
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<<dti>> Prin of Digital Design |
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<<dti>> Digital Illustration |
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Research and Criticism |
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Special Topics* |
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Travel Study in Art/Photography |
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Internship* |
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Select an additional six hours of art electives. *Any course with asterisk (*) can be repeated up to 6 credit hours. |
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Art Minor
(18 Hours)
Select 18 hours of art and art history courses. Nine (9) credit hours must be upper level.
Art History Minor
(18 Hours)
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For Non-Art Majors |
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Survey of Art History I |
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Survey of Art History II |
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Research and Criticism |
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Select nine (9) credit hours of art history courses. |
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Photography Minor
(18 Hours)
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History of Photography |
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Photo Studio Darkroom |
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Digital Photo Studio |
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Select nine (9) credit hours from the following: |
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<<dti>>Time Based Media |
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Intermediate Photo Studio |
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Travel Study in Art/Photography |
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Advanced Photo Studio |
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Digital News Photography |
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3D Printing for Art and Industry Minor
Addendum for Minor in 3D Printing for Art and Industry
Updated 10/8/2020
Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio
(60 Hours)
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses in their major. Under no condition may a student enroll in a 4000-level course in their major without the satisfactory completion of the lower-level courses.
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Area V Requirements: |
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(1) |
Troy Orientation |
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(3) |
Digital Tools |
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(3) |
Foundations of Form and Space |
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(3) |
Foundations of Time and Space |
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(3) |
Introductory Drawing |
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(3) |
Survey of Art History I |
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Survey of Art History II |
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Before completion of the core courses students must submit a portfolio for review and be accepted into the BFA program. |
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Core Courses (36 hours) |
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2D Studio I |
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(3) |
3D Studio I |
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(3) |
3D Studio II |
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(3) |
2D Studio II |
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(3) |
Color and Technology |
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(3) |
Life Drawing |
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(3) |
Conceptual Drawing |
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(3) |
Digital Photo Studio |
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(1) |
Portfolio Design |
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(1) |
The Business of Art/Design |
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(3) |
Research and Criticism |
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(1) |
Exhibition Techniques |
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Internship* |
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(3) |
Thesis Exhibition |
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Select one of the following concentration options: 2D Studio, 3D Studio, Photo Studio, or Digital Studio |
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2D Studio Concentration (24 hours) |
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2D Studio III |
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2D Studio IV |
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Collaborative Studio |
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Modern and Contemporary Art History |
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Select additional twelve (12) credit hours in an upper level art or art history |
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3D Studio Concentration (24 hours) |
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3D Studio III |
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3D Studio IV |
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Collaborative Studio* |
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Modern and Contemporary Art History |
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Select additional twelve (12) credit hours in an upper level art or art history. |
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Photo Studio Concentration (24 hours) |
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Photo Studio Darkroom |
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(3) |
History of Photography |
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(3) |
Intermediate Photo Studio |
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Advanced Photo Studio |
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Collaborative Studio* |
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Select additional nine (9) credit hours in an upper level art or art history. |
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Digital Studio Concentration (24 hours) |
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(3) |
eDrawing |
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(3) |
<<dti>> Principle of Digital Design |
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(3) |
<<dti>>Time Based Media |
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(3) |
<<dti>>Paper/Screen |
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(3) |
<dti>>Typography |
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Graphic Design History |
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Select additional six (6) credit hours in an upper level art or art history. |
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(All students in the BFA program must take Thesis Exhibition course either during
the last semester or the semester before graduating. Thesis Exhibition is not offered
during the summer sessions.)
Any course with asterisk (*) can be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
Broadcast Journalism Major
(36 Hours)
Contact the Hall School of Journalism and Communication for information regarding contract programs in public relations, sports information and advertising.
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Area II Requirements |
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Speech |
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Area V Requirements |
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(3) |
Introduction to Communication |
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(3) |
Technologies in Journalism |
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(3) |
Writing for the Mass Media |
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(1) |
University Orientation |
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Requirements for the major |
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Interviewing and Information |
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(3) |
Introduction to Radio and TV |
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Reporting |
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Broadcast News Writing |
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(3) |
Radio News Practicum |
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(3) |
TV News Practicum |
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(3) |
Multimedia Law |
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(3) |
Advanced Technologies in Journalism |
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(5) |
Internship |
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(1) |
Communication Seminar |
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Select six hours of upper level ADJ, COM, JRN or PRJ. |
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Accelerated Honors Requirements |
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**COM 6605 |
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Strategic Communication Theories |
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**COM 6610 |
(3) |
Leadership and Media Strategies |
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**COM 6620 |
(3) |
Contemporary Issues in Strategic Communication |
**Registration for the above courses is restricted to undergraduate seniors (with at least a 3.4 GPA) who have been admitted to Strategic Communication Accelerated Honors Option, have completed at least 90 credit hours, and 18 hours of Broadcast Journalism, Multimedia Journalism, and/or Communication Studies courses. Students must also meet the requirements for the graduate program.
Communications Arts Major
(36 Hours)
Contact the Hall School of Journalism and Communication for information regarding the contract program in performance (speech/broadcast journalism.)
Tracks: Communication Studies and Theatre:
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Area V Requirements: |
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(3) |
Introduction to Communication |
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Speech |
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(3) |
Technologies in Journalism |
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(3) |
Principles of Public Relations |
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OR |
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(3) |
Principles of Advertising |
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(1) |
University Orientation |
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Required Courses: |
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Interpersonal Communication |
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(3) |
Conflict Management |
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(3) |
International/Intercultural Communication |
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OR |
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(3) |
Travel Study in Journalism and Communication |
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(3) |
Group Discussion and Leadership |
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(3) |
Communication Research |
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(3) |
Propaganda and Persuasion |
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(3) |
Rhetorical and Communication Theory |
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(3) |
Advanced Technologies in Journalism |
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(1) |
Communication Seminar |
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Select 11 hours including COM 2251 or from the following: ADJ, COM, JRN, or PRJ courses. Or other approved upper level course electives in journalism, theatre, music industry, art and design, or foreign languages. |
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Accelerated Honors Requirements: |
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**COM 6605 |
(3) |
Strategic Communication Theories |
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**COM 6610 |
(3) |
Leadership and Media Strategies |
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**COM 6620 |
(3) |
Contemporary Issues in Strategic Communication |
**Registration for the above courses is restricted to undergraduate seniors (with at least a 3.4 GPA) who have been admitted to Strategic Communication Accelerated Honors Option, have completed at least 90 credit hours, and 18 hours of Broadcast Journalism, Multimedia Journalism, and/or Communication Studies courses. Students must also meet the requirements for the graduate program.
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Theatre Track Specialized general studies requirements for the Theatre track: Area II |
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(3) |
Introduction to Theatre |
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(3) |
World Literature before 1660 |
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(3) |
World Literature after 1660 |
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Area V Requirements |
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(3) |
Digital Tools |
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(1) |
University Orientation |
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(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum I |
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(1) |
Creative Habit |
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(1) |
Audition and Portfolio Techniques |
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(1) |
Theatre for Youth (Theatre Ed required) |
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Dramatic Literature I |
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Theatre Majors choose an additional nine (9) hours of electives Theatre Education Majors choose an additional eight (8) hours of electives |
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Required Courses (for non-teaching degrees): |
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Performance and Production Practicum II |
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(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum III |
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Scenery and Lighting |
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Costumes and Makeup |
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Design for Theatre |
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Acting/Acting I |
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(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum IV |
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(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum V |
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(3) |
Script Analysis |
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(3) |
The Theatre Professional |
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(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum VI |
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(3) |
Theatre History I |
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(3) |
Theatre History II |
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(3) |
Directing I |
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(2) |
Creative Project (non-teaching majors) |
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(1) |
Senior Theatre Capstone (non-teaching majors) |
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Select the remaining seven (7) hours of advisor-approved electives. Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to select THE elective courses to complete the 120 hour degree expectation. |
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Required Courses (For students seeking P-12 Theatre Education degree): |
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(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum II |
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(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum III |
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Scenery and Lighting |
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Costumes and Makeup |
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(3) |
Acting I |
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(3) |
Creative Drama |
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(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum IV |
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(3) |
Script Analysis |
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Design for Theatre |
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(2) |
Oral Interpretation |
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(3) |
Theatre History I |
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(3) |
Theatre History II |
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(3) |
Directing I |
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(3) |
Directing II |
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(2) |
Developing an Educational Theatre Program |
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Professional Studies (For students seeking P-12 Theatre Education degree): |
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Introduction to Education |
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(3) |
Classroom Management |
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(3) |
Curriculum & Instruction Delivery |
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(3) |
Teaching with Technology |
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(3) |
Diverse Learners |
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(3) |
Reading in Content Areas |
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(3) |
Methods & Materials |
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(3) |
Educational Psychology & Classroom Assessment in Fine Arts |
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(9) |
Internship in Grades P-12 |
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(3) |
Internship Seminar |
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Communication Studies Minor
(18 Hours)
Select 18 hours of 3000 and/or 4000 level communication studies courses. COM 2241 or 2243 may not be counted toward the minor.
Dance, Bachelor of Fine Arts
(64 Hours)
Dance, Bachelor of Fine Arts Addendum
Updated 10/9/2020
Students accepted into the BFA dance program must be able to execute a physical understanding of dance vocabulary and positions. To remain in the program following the first year, a student must demonstrate the capability to move to level II in either ballet or contemporary. Students will be placed into the appropriate techniques level each semester.
To complete the degree, students should enroll in techniques courses each semester, completing a total of 32 hours (4 hours at the General Studies Area V level, and 28 hours in the major program below). Students must demonstrate proficiency in the level enrolled in order to move to the next level and must achieve at least the 3000 level with a minimum of 2 semesters in both contemporary and ballet. Techniques courses may be repeated.
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Specialized general studies requirements for Dance: Area II |
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(3) |
Introduction to Theatre |
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(3) |
World Literature before 1660 |
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(3) |
World Literature after 1660 |
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Area V Requirements |
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(3) |
Computer Concepts and Applications |
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(1) |
University Orientation |
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(2) |
Contemporary Technique I |
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(2) |
Ballet Technique I |
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(1) |
Creative Habit |
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(2) |
Music Fund for Theatre and Dance |
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(1) |
Dance Practicum I |
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(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum I |
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(2) |
Lighting Techniques |
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Techniques courses: (may be repeated for credit) |
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(2) |
Contemporary Technique I |
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(2) |
Ballet Technique I |
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(2) |
Contemporary Technique II |
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(2) |
Ballet Technique II |
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(2) |
Contemporary Technique III |
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(2) |
Ballet Technique III |
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Level IV techniques courses required ONLY if students are placed: |
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(2) |
Contemporary IV |
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(2) |
Ballet Technique IV |
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Complete the following advanced dance courses: |
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(2) |
Composition and Choreography I |
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(3) |
Anatomy and Alignment |
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(2) |
Improvisation |
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(2) |
Practicum II |
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(3) |
Dance History I |
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(3) |
Dance History II |
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(3) |
Composition and Choreography II |
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(3) |
Pedagogy |
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(2) |
Practicum III |
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Complete the following theatre courses: |
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(2) |
Acting I |
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(2) |
Sound Techniques |
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(3) |
Lighting Design |
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Select 6 hours from the following courses: |
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(1) |
Social Dance for 21st Century |
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(1) |
Ballroom Dance |
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(1) |
Tap I |
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(2) |
Pointe Ballet Technique I |
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(2) |
Jazz II |
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(1) |
Tap II |
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(2) |
Musical Theatre Dance I |
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(2) |
Pointe Ballet II |
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(2) |
Acting II |
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(1-3) |
Special Topics in Dance |
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(2) |
Jazz III |
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(2) |
Conditioning |
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(2) |
Men’s Ballet Technique I |
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(2) |
Pas de deux |
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(2) |
Commercial Dance I |
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(2) |
Commercial Dance II |
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(2) |
Musical Theatre Dance II |
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(1) |
Repertory Dance Ensemble* |
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Repertory Dance Ensemble may count only twice toward the completion of the major. |
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Dance Minor
(18 Hours)
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Required |
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(2) |
Contemporary Technique or placement |
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(2) |
Ballet Technique I or placement |
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(2) |
Ballet Technique I or placement |
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(3) |
Dance History I |
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Dance minors will be placed by audition into the appropriate level in ballet and contemporary. |
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Choose 9 hours from the following: |
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(1) |
Social Dance for the 21st century |
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(1) |
Ballroom Dance |
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(1) |
Tap I |
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(2) |
Contemporary Technique II or Placement |
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(2) |
Pointe Ballet Technique I |
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(2) |
Ballet Technique-placement |
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(2) |
Jazz II |
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(1) |
Tap II |
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(2) |
Music Fund for Theatre and Dance |
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(1) |
Practicum I |
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(2) |
Musical Theatre Dance I |
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(2) |
Pointe Ballet II |
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(1-3) |
Special Topics in Dance |
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(3) |
Jazz III |
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(2) |
Composition and Choreography I |
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(2) |
Conditioning |
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(2) |
Men’s Ballet Technique |
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(2) |
Pas de deux |
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(2) |
Improvisation |
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(2) |
Commercial Dance I |
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(2) |
Commercial Dance II |
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(2) |
Musical Theatre Dance II |
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(2) |
Repertory Ensemble* |
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(3) |
Composition and Choreography II |
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(3) |
Dance History II |
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(3) |
Pedagogy |
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(1) |
Repertory Ensemble may only count twice towards the completion of the minor. |
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English Major
(36 Hours)
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Area II Requirements |
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(3) |
World Literature I |
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(3) |
World Literature II |
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Area V Requirements |
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(3) |
American Literature before 1875 |
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(3) |
American Literature after 1875 |
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(3) |
British Literature before 1785 |
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(3) |
British Literature after 1785 |
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(3) |
Computer Concepts and Applications |
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(1) |
University Orientation |
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Major Requirements |
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(3) |
Advanced Grammar I |
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(3) |
Senior Seminar |
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Select an additional 30 hours of upper division courses, at least nine of which are at the 4000 level or above. |
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Professional Writing Emphasis: |
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Students at the Montgomery Campus may select the Professional Writing Emphasis. In addition to ENG 3341 and ENG 4495, the following courses are required: |
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(3) |
Introduction to Technical & Professional Writing |
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(3) |
Technical and Professional Editing |
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(3) |
Advanced Technical and Professional Writing |
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(3) |
Professional Document Design |
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(3) |
Seminar in Professional Writing Portfolio Design |
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(3) |
Professional Writing Internship |
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Select an additional four courses: |
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(3) |
Introduction to Linguistics |
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(3) |
Creative Writing I |
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(3) |
Creative Writing II |
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(3) |
Selected Topics |
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(3) |
History of the English Language |
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(3) |
Advanced Writing |
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English Minor
(18 Hours)
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(3) |
Advanced Grammar I |
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Select one sequence: |
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(3) |
American Literature before 1875 |
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(3) |
American Literature after 1875 |
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OR |
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(3) |
British Literature before 1785 |
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(3) |
British Literature after 1785 |
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Select an additional nine hours of upper division English courses. |
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English Minor, Creative Writing
(18 Hours)
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(3) |
Introduction to Creative Writing |
|
|
Select an additional 15 hours from the following: |
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(3) |
Playwriting I |
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(3) |
Advanced Creative Writing I |
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(3) |
Advanced Creative Writing II |
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(3) |
Advanced Nonfiction Writing |
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(3) |
Verse Writing |
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(3) |
Forms and Theory of Fiction |
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(3) |
Selected Topics in Creative Writing |
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(3) |
Contemporary American Literature |
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(3) |
Internship |
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English Minor, Professional Writing Emphasis
(18 Hours)
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(3) |
Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing |
|
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(3) |
Technical and Professional Editing |
|
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(3) |
Advanced Technical and Professional Writing |
|
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(3) |
Professional Document Design |
|
|
Select an additional six hours from the following: |
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(3) |
Introduction to Linguistics |
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(3) |
Introduction to Creative Writing |
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(3) |
Advanced Creative Writing I |
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(3) |
Selected Topics |
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(3) |
History of the English Language |
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(3) |
Advanced Writing |
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(3) |
Seminar in Professional Writing Portfolio Design |
|
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(3) |
Professional Writing Internship |
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English-Language Arts Program
(139 Hours)
Addendum: English-Language Arts Program
Updated 10/21/2020
Students seeking Alabama teacher certification should complete the English major and the required courses for language arts, in addition to selecting education as a second major. Students should consult their advisers concerning all certification requirements.
Specialized General Studies Requirements
See the general studies section of this catalog for additional information.
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Area II |
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Speech |
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(3) |
Introduction to Theatre |
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(3) |
World Literature before 1660 |
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(3) |
World Literature after 1660 |
|
|
Select one of the following: |
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|
(3) |
Visual Arts |
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(3) |
Music Appreciation |
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Area V Requirements |
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|
(3) |
American Literature before 1875 |
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(3) |
American Literature after 1875 |
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(3) |
British Literature before 1785 |
|
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(3) |
British Literature after 1785 |
|
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(3) |
Computer Concepts and Apps. |
|
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(3) |
Introduction to Communication |
|
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(1) |
University Orientation |
|
|
Required Courses for Language Arts: |
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|
(3) |
Argumentation and Debate |
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(2) |
Oral Interpretation |
|
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(1) |
Theatre for Youth |
|
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(1) |
Stagecraft Lab |
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(2) |
Acting I |
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(3) |
Directing I |
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(3) |
Advanced Grammar I |
|
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(3) |
Literature for Young Adults |
|
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(3) |
History of the English Language |
|
|
(3) |
Theory and Practice of Composition Writing and Learning Across the Curriculum |
|
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(3) |
Advising Student Publications |
|
|
Select 12 hours of upper division English electives, six of which must be at the 4000 level, three of which may be upper-level creative writing. |
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TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Minor
(18 Hours)
|
Required Courses |
||
|
(3) |
Introduction to Linguistics |
|
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(3) |
Advanced Grammar I |
|
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(3) |
Methods and Approaches in Second Language Teaching |
|
|
Select additional nine (9) hours |
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(3) |
Sociolinguistics |
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(3) |
Foundations of Second Language Acquisition |
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(3) |
Advanced Grammar II |
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(3) |
Practicum and Assessments |
|
Multimedia Journalism Major
(36 Hours)
|
Area II Requirements |
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|
(3) |
Fundamentals of Speech |
|
|
Area V Requirements |
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|
(3) |
Introduction to Communication |
|
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(3) |
Technologies in Journalism |
|
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(3) |
Writing for the Mass Media |
|
|
(1) |
University Orientation |
|
|
Requirements for the major |
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|
(3) |
Interviewing and Information |
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(3) |
Reporting |
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(3) |
Editing |
|
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(3) |
Advanced Editing and Design |
|
|
(3) |
Advanced Reporting |
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|
(3) |
Broadcast News Writing |
|
|
(3) |
Multimedia Law |
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|
(3) |
Advanced Technologies in Journalism |
|
|
(5) |
Internship |
|
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(1) |
Communication Seminar |
|
|
Select six hours of upper level advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, or Public Relations courses. |
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|
Accelerated Honors Requirements: |
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|
**COM 6605 |
(3) |
Strategic Communication Theories |
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**COM 6610 |
(3) |
Leadership and Media Strategies |
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**COM 6620 |
(3) |
Contemporary Issues in Strategic Communication |
**Registration for the above courses is restricted to undergraduate seniors (with at least a 3.4 GPA) who have been admitted to Strategic Communication Accelerated Honors Option, have completed at least 90 credit hours, and 18 hours of Broadcast Journalism, Multimedia Journalism, and/or Communication Studies courses. Students must also meet the requirements for the graduate program.
Advertising Media Minor
(18 Hours)
|
(3) |
Writing for the Mass Media |
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|
|
OR |
|
|
(3) |
Public Relations Writing |
|
|
(3) |
Introduction to Advertising |
|
|
(3) |
Advertising Sales |
|
|
(3) |
Advertising Copywriting |
|
|
(3) |
Advertising Media Planning |
|
|
Select an additional 3 hours of 3000 and/or 4000 level course in Advertising, Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations. |
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Classics Minor
(18 Hours)
|
(3) |
Classical Mythology |
|
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(3) |
Civilization of Greece |
|
|
(3) |
Civilization of Rome |
|
|
Note: If CLA 2260 is taken to fulfill general studies requirements, an additional course must be elected below. |
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|
Select nine or 12 hours of electives: |
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(3) |
Classical Epic |
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(3) |
Classical Drama |
|
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(3) |
Special Topics in Classics |
|
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(3) |
Approved Latin course(s) |
|
|
(3) |
Approved Greek course(s) |
|
Graphic Design Minor
(18 Hours)
|
(3) |
Foundations of Form and Space |
|
|
(3) |
Foundations of Time and Space |
|
|
(3) |
Color and Technology |
|
|
(3) |
<<dti>> Principles of Digital Design |
|
|
Select two courses from the following: |
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|
(3) |
<<dti>> Time/Sound |
|
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(3) |
<<dti>> Design for the Internet |
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(3) |
<<dti>> Paper/Screen |
|
|
(3) |
<<dti>> Design Studio |
|
Humanities Minor
(18 Hours)
|
Select 18 hours from three of the five areas. No more than 9 hours may be elected in any one area. |
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|
I. Fine Arts |
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(3) |
Survey of Art History I |
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(3) |
Survey of Art History II |
|
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(3) |
Survey of Western Music History 1 |
|
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(3) |
Survey of Western Music History II |
|
|
(3) |
Theatre History I |
|
|
(3) |
Theatre History II |
|
|
II. Thought and Belief |
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|
(3) |
Western Philosophy |
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(3) |
Non-Western Philosophies |
|
|
(3) |
Philosophy of Religion |
|
|
(3) |
History of Religion in the United States |
|
|
III. Culture and Society |
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|
(3) |
Cultural History of the United States to 1877 |
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(3) |
Cultural History of the United States since 1877 |
|
|
Approved courses with a humanities focus. |
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IV. Language and Literature |
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|
Approved language courses with a humanities focus and literature courses in all languages. |
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V. Travel and Study |
||
|
Approved travel study courses with a humanities focus. |
||
Multimedia Journalism Minor
(18 Hours)
|
Required Courses (6 Hours) |
||
|
(3) |
Writing for the Mass Media |
|
|
(3) |
Reporting |
|
|
(3) |
Broadcast News Writing |
|
|
Select 9 hours of 3000 and/or 4000 level courses in Advertising, Communication, Journalism or Public Relations. |
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|
Note: Broadcast Journalism Majors may not minor in Multimedia Journalism. |
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Public Information Minor
(18 Hours)
|
(3) |
American Public Address |
|
|
(3) |
Crisis Communication |
|
|
(3) |
Principles of Public Relations |
|
|
(3) |
Public Relations Cases and Strategies |
|
|
Select at least 6 hours of additional 3000-4000 courses as approved by your faculty adviser: |
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|
Advertising, Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations courses. |
||
Public Relations Minor
(18 Hours)
|
(3) |
Advertising Copywriting |
|
|
(3) |
Principles of Public Relations |
|
|
(3) |
Public Relations Cases and Strategies |
|
|
(3) |
Advanced PR Tactics |
|
|
(3) |
PR Campaigns |
|
|
Select at least 3 hours of additional courses in Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, or Public Relations. Non-journalism majors are required to take PRJ 3375 |
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Sports Information Minor
(18 Hours)
|
(3) |
Introduction to Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management |
|
|
(3) |
Principles of Public Relations |
|
|
(3) |
Public Relations Cases and Strategies |
|
|
(3) |
Sports Broadcasting |
|
|
(3) |
Sports Reporting |
|
|
(3) |
Network Sports Production |
Bachelor of Arts in Music-General Music Focus
|
Specialized General Studies Requirements Area II Requirements |
||
|
(3) |
World Music Cultures |
|
|
(3) |
Survey of Western Music History 1 |
|
|
(3) |
Survey of Western Music History II |
|
|
Area V Requirements |
||
|
(3) |
Music Theory I |
|
|
(3) |
Music Theory II |
|
|
(1) |
Aural Skills I |
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(1) |
Aural Skills II |
|
|
(1) |
Class Piano I |
|
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(1) |
Class Piano II |
|
|
(3) |
Music Technologies |
|
|
(8) |
Advisor Approved Ensembles |
|
|
Music Content |
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|
(3) |
Music Theory III |
|
|
(3) |
Music Theory IV |
|
|
(1) |
Aural Skills III |
|
|
(1) |
Senior Recital |
|
|
(6) |
Private Instruction |
|
|
Select 13 hours of upper division music elective courses (3000-4000 level). The Bachelor of Arts degree requires that 12 hours of one foreign language (classical or modern) must be completed as part of the departmental program(s) or as free electives. All Bachelor of Arts in Music – General Music Focus majors must also select one 18-hour minor. |
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Bachelor-Science-Music-Industry-Focus
|
Specialized General Studies Requirements Area II Requirements |
||
|
(3) |
World Music Cultures |
|
|
(3) |
Survey of Western Music History 1 |
|
|
(3) |
Survey of Western Music History II |
|
|
Area V Requirements |
||
|
(3) |
Survey of the Music Industry |
|
|
(3) |
Music Technologies |
|
|
Select 14 hours of advisor-approved courses from the following: |
||
|
(1) |
American Popular Music Ensemble |
|
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(1) |
Improvisation |
|
|
(3) |
Audio Principles and Techniques I |
|
|
(2) |
Song Writing |
|
|
(2) |
Recording Studio I |
|
|
(2) |
Recording Studio II |
|
|
(2) |
Live Sound Reinforcement |
|
|
(2) |
Audio for Producers |
|
|
(2) |
Studio Repair and Maintenance |
|
|
(2) |
Audio Principles and Techniques II |
|
|
(2) |
Arts Management and Concert Prod |
|
|
(2) |
Film Scoring |
|
|
(2) |
Marketing of Recorded Music |
|
|
(2) |
Music Merchandising |
|
|
(2) |
Audio Mixing and Mastering |
|
|
(3) |
Senior Practicum |
|
|
(1-3) |
Guided Independent Research |
|
|
(1-3) |
Guided Independent Study |
|
|
Music Content |
||
|
(3) |
Music Theory I |
|
|
(3) |
Music Theory II |
|
|
(1) |
Class Piano I |
|
|
(1) |
Class Piano II |
|
|
(1) |
Aural Skills I |
|
|
(1) |
Aural Skills II |
|
|
(3) |
Music Theory III |
|
|
(3) |
Music Theory IV |
|
|
(1) |
Aural Skills III |
|
|
(3) |
Conducting |
|
|
(2) |
Orchestration and Arranging |
|
|
(1) |
Senior Recital |
|
|
(9) |
Music Industry Internship |
|
|
(6) |
Private Instruction |
|
|
Select 4 courses from the following for a total of four credits: (repeated and multiple ensembles permitted): |
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|
(1) |
Guitar Ensemble |
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(1) |
Band |
|
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(1) |
Collegiate Singers |
|
|
(1) |
American Popular Music Ensemble |
|
|
(1) |
Jazz Ensemble |
|
|
(1) |
Vocal Jazz Ensemble |
|
|
All Bachelor of Science in Music – Music Industry Focus majors must also select one 18-hour minor. |
||
Bachelor of Music Education
Students seeking Alabama teacher certification in choral or instrumental music should select the following courses AND the courses listed under either the choral or instrumental emphasis track below. Additionally, music education students should select education as a second major. Students should consult with their advisors concerning all certification requirements.*
|
Specialized General Studies Requirements Area II Requirements |
||
|
(3) |
World Music Cultures |
|
|
(3) |
Survey of Western Music History I |
|
|
(3) |
Survey of Western Music HIstory II |
|
|
Area V Requirements |
||
|
(3) |
Music Theory I |
|
|
(3) |
Music Theory II |
|
|
(1) |
Aural Skills I |
|
|
(1) |
Aural Skills II |
|
|
(1) |
Class Piano I |
|
|
(1) |
Class Piano II |
|
|
Professional Studies |
||
|
(3) |
Introduction to Education |
|
|
(3) |
Music Technologies |
|
|
(3) |
Curriculum & Instructional Delivery |
|
|
(3) |
Educational Psychology & Classroom Assessment in Fine Arts |
|
|
(3) |
Classroom Management for the Music Educator |
|
|
(3) |
Music for the Exceptional Learner |
|
|
(3) |
Reading in the Content Area |
|
|
(3) |
Methods & Materials for the Secondary Music Teacher |
|
|
(3) |
Internship Seminar for Interdisciplinary Education - Must be taken with Internship |
|
|
(9) |
Internship in Music Education |
|
|
Teaching Field |
||
|
(3) |
Music Theory III |
|
|
(3) |
Music Theory IV |
|
|
(1) |
Aural Skills III |
|
|
(3) |
Conducting |
|
|
(2) |
Orchestration & Arranging |
|
|
(3) |
Music for ECE and Elementary School |
|
|
(1) |
Senior Recital |
|
|
(6) |
Private Instruction |
|
|
Select 2 courses from the following for a total of two credits: |
||
|
(1) |
Symphony Band |
|
|
(1) |
Jazz Ensemble |
|
|
(1) |
Concert Chorale |
|
|
(1) |
Vocal Jazz Ensemble |
|
|
*Choral Emphasis Track |
||
|
(1) |
Collegiate Singers – repeat for a total of seven credits |
|
|
(1) |
Diction for Singers |
|
|
(1) |
Vocal Pedagogy |
|
|
(1) |
Wind & Percussion Methods |
|
|
(1) |
Class Strings |
|
|
(1) |
Private Piano or Voice |
|
|
(3) |
Choral Techniques |
|
|
*Instrumental Emphasis Track |
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|
(1) |
Band – repeat for a total of seven credits |
|
|
(1) |
Class Brass |
|
|
(1) |
Class Woodwinds |
|
|
(1) |
Class Percussion |
|
|
(1) |
Class Strings |
|
|
(1) |
Class Voice |
|
|
(3) |
Band Techniques |
|
Music Minor
(18 Hours)
|
(3) |
Music Theory I |
|
|
(3) |
Music Theory II |
|
|
(1) |
Aural Skills I |
|
|
(1) |
Aural Skills II |
|
|
Select three hours from Private Instruction MUS 1110-1128. Select seven hours from the following courses: |
||
|
(1) |
Class Piano I |
|
|
(1) |
Class Piano II |
|
|
(1) |
Music Theory III |
|
|
(1) |
Music Theory IV |
|
|
(1) |
Aural Skills III |
|
|
(1) |
Survey of Western Music History I |
|
|
(1) |
Survey of Western Music History II |
|
|
(1) |
Conducting |
|
|
NOTE: Two hours of the above selection may be from the following ensemble courses: MUS 1181, 1183, 3385, 3386, 3387. |
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Music Industry Minor
(18 Hours)
All MUI Minors will successfully complete the following courses before enrolling in
any MUI electives:
|
(3) |
Survey of the Music Industry |
|
|
(3) |
Music Technologies |
|
|
Select 12 hours from the following courses with the approval of the MUI Coordinator: |
||
|
(1) |
American Popular Music Ensemble |
|
|
(1) |
Improvisation |
|
|
(3) |
Audio Principles and Techniques I |
|
|
(2) |
Song Writing |
|
|
(2) |
Recording Studio I |
|
|
(2) |
Recording Studio II |
|
|
(2) |
Live Sound Reinforcement |
|
|
(2) |
Audio for Producers |
|
|
(2) |
Studio Repair and Maintenance |
|
|
(2) |
Audio Principles and Techniques II |
|
|
(2) |
Arts Management and Concert Prod |
|
|
(2) |
Film Scoring |
|
|
(2) |
Marketing of Recorded Music |
|
|
(2) |
Music Merchandising |
|
|
(2) |
Audio Mixing and Mastering |
|
|
(1-3) |
Guided Independent Research |
|
|
(1-3) |
Guided Independent Study |
|
Fine and Performing Arts Minor
(18 Hours)
Select 18 hours of adviser approved courses from the following disciplines: Art, Dance, Music and Theatre. Approval of the Chair of the discipline and the Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts is required.
Music, Choral Education
See Choral Emphasis Track under the Music Major.
Music, Instrumental Education
See Instrumental Emphasis Track under the Music Major.
Spanish Major
(36 Hours)
|
(3) |
Intermediate Spanish I |
|
|
(3) |
Intermediate Spanish II |
|
|
(3) |
Peninsular Spanish Literature |
|
|
(3) |
Latin American Literature |
|
|
(3) |
Peninsular Spanish Civilization |
|
|
(3) |
Latin American Civilization |
|
|
Select six of the following courses: |
||
|
(3) |
Legal Spanish |
|
|
(3) |
Business Spanish |
|
|
(3) |
Spanish Grammer and Composition |
|
|
(3) |
Spanish Comprehension and Conversation |
|
|
(3) |
Medical Spanish |
|
|
(3) |
Spanish Culture on Location I |
|
|
(3) |
Spanish Culture on Location II |
|
|
(3) |
Selected Topics in Spanish |
|
|
All Spanish Majors are required to take during the senior year a departmental exit exam and the Oral Proficiency Interview of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. |
||
Spanish Minor
(18 Hours)
Select 18 hours of Spanish courses.
Theatre Education
NOTE: Students seeking Alabama teacher certification in theatre should select the Bachelor of Science in Education – Theatre as a major. Students should consult with their advisors concerning all certification requirements.
|
Specialized general studies requirements for Theatre Education: Area II |
||
|
(3) |
Introduction to Theatre |
|
|
(3) |
World Literature before 1660 |
|
|
(3) |
World Literature after 1660 |
|
|
Area V Requirements (For students seeking P-12 Theatre Education degree) |
||
|
(3) |
Digital Tools |
|
|
(1) |
University Orientation |
|
|
(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum I |
|
|
(1) |
Creative Habit |
|
|
(1) |
Audition & Portfolio Techniques |
|
|
(1) |
Theatre For Youth |
|
|
(3) |
Dramatic Literature I |
|
|
Choose an additional eight (8) hours of electives |
||
|
Required Courses – Teaching Field (For students seeking P-12 Theatre Education degree): |
||
|
(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum II |
|
|
(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum III |
|
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Scenery and Lighting |
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Costumes and Makeup |
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(3) |
Acting I |
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(2) |
Creative Drama |
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(1-3) |
Performance and Production Practicum IV |
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(3) |
Script Analysis |
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(3) |
Fundamentals of Design for Theatre |
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(2) |
Oral Interpretation |
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(3) |
Theatre History I |
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(3) |
Theatre History II |
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(3) |
Directing I |
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(3) |
Directing II |
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(2) |
Developing an Educational Theatre Program |
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Professional Studies (For students seeking P-12 Theatre Education degree): |
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(3) |
Introduction to Education |
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(3) |
Classroom Management |
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(3) |
Curriculum & Instruction Delivery |
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(3) |
Teaching with Technology |
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(3) |
Diverse Learners |
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(3) |
Reading in Content Areas |
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(3) |
Methods & Materials |
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(3) |
Educational Psychology & Classroom Assessment in Fine Arts |
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(9) |
Internship in Grades P-12 |
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(3) |
Internship Seminar |
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Theatre Minor
(18 Hours)
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(2) |
Oral Interpretation |
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(2) |
Technical Theatre |
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(1) |
Stagecraft Lab (repeat for a total of four hours) |
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(2) |
Acting I |
NOTE: A four-semester rotation of THE 2245 is required of all minors with one semester in each of the four shops: scenery, lighting and sound, costume, marketing/business.
Select eight hours from approved speech communication or dramatic arts courses.