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Communication, Media & Technology

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Bachelor of Science

Communication, Media & Technology Department Website

The Communication, Media and Technology Department prepares students for positions with video, television, radio, internet and other media organizations. With a strong background in communication, technology, computers, writing and message design, students who want to be writers, directors and producers of mass media can get their start in the department of Communication, Media and Technology. The program also offers significant background and experience in understanding the structure of computer-mediated communication and the ways that people communicate through the internet. For those from developing countries, Communication, Media and Technology is especially relevant in preparing students to help organize, plan and provide programming for media such as radio, television, internet and cable.

To complete the Communication, Media and Technology major successfully, the following course work is required:

  • 48 credits required as a Communication, Media and Technology major. (Note: a modern language may be substituted for COM 203 as shown below)
  • 24 credits required in the chosen track
  • 33 credits required in the core curriculum
  • Completed track or individualized program

Communications Media Management Track: 24 credits

AM 101 Introduction to Administration and Management
AM 105 Macroeconomics
AM 118 Fundamentals of Management
AM 315 Project Management
AM 324 Professional Presentations
COM 201 Introduction to Organizational Communication
MKT 221 Marketing Management
 

Film and Video Track: 15 credits

AH 316 History of Film
COM 402 Broadcast Media
COM/PFM 315 Filmmaking I
COM/PFM 316 Filmmaking II
GCD/COM/PFM Pittsburgh Filmakers Elective Courses
 

Mass Media Studies Track: 15 credits

COM 402 Broadcast Media
COM/PFM 315 Filmmaking I
EN 335 Writing for Television & Radio
GCD 316 History of Film
GCD/COM/PFM Pittsburgh Filmakers Elective Courses
 

Professional Media Writing Track: 18 credits

EN 240 Creative Writing I
EN 331 Journalism I
EN 334 Writing for Advertising
EN 338 Public Relations Writing
GCD 450 Computer Graphics:Special Topics
GCD/COM/PFM Pittsburgh Filmakers Elective Courses
 

Required Courses: 48 credits

COM 101 Introduction to Communication
COM 102 Introduction to Mass Communication
COM 203 Intercultural Communication
COM 205 Communication Theory and Research
COM 301 Critical Evaluation of Mass Media
COM 302 Emerging Communications Technology
COM 305 Message Design in Mass Communication
COM 401 Legal Issues in Mass Communication
COM 402 Broadcast Media
COM 450 Senior Focus Project
COM 451 Communication Internship I
GCD 125 Fundamentals of Electronic Publishing
IST 105 Practical Computer Applications
IST 208 Introduction to Cyberspace
SPH 101 Modern Public Speaking
SPH 202 Contemporary Communication Through Discussion
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