Program: Communication Studies, Media & Technology Studies Concentration, B.A. - University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2024)

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The Media & Technology Studies concentration is designed for students interested in the development and critical analysis of different forms of media and technologies as a social, cultural, political and economic force. Contemporary issues explored may include: technologies in the urban context, privacy and surveillance, media and mobility, data and society, digital identity, digital health & culture, digital feminism, political economy of media, media law, media policy, media ethics, global media. Throughout these courses, students develop skills in critical engagement with media as well as some experiences of multimodal writing and production.

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to theUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements.

Admission Requirements

Freshmen and Transfers

Students who apply for the Communication Studies major are initially classified as Pre-Communication Studies majors until they meet the following requirements.

See University Admission Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Pre-Major/Prerequisite Courses: Students planning to change to or declare Communication Studies as their major must have received a minimum grade of C in the following:
- COMM 1101
- COMM 2100(may be attempted a maximum of two times)
- COMM 2104
- STAT 1220or STAT 1222
Students who do not meet requirements for admission because of special circ*mstances may petition the Department of Communication Studies for acceptance into the program.
Transferable Credit Hours: 24

Currently Enrolled Students

Declaration of Major: Students are initially classified as Pre-Communication Studies (PCOM) majors until they meet the above requirements. Change of Major forms are accepted year-round after the student has attended a Communication Studies orientation/advising session.
Students matriculated at UNC Charlotte and planning to change or declare Pre-Communication Studies as their major must have an overall GPA of at least 2.0.

Pre-Communication Studies

Students who apply for the Communication Studies major are initially classified as Pre-Communication Studies majors until they meet the following requirements: cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above and successful (grade C or above) completion of COMM 1101, COMM 2100, COMM 2104and either STAT 1220or STAT 1222. Students matriculated at UNC Charlotte and planning to change or declare Pre-Communication Studies as their major must have an overall GPA of at least 2.0.

Degree Requirements

The program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies requires 120 credit hours. In addition to the requirements for the Communication Studies major, students may also complete coursework in a specific concentration of study, or electives as specified for those students who are completing the major without a concentration. Courses that are required within a particular concentration or used as electives within the concentration cannot simultaneously be used to fulfill Major Course requirements.The concentrations are designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue more extensive study in the communication context most relevant to their professional and social goals.

General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program.Total hours to satisfy General Education Requirements may vary as some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information.

Foreign Language Requirement (3-4 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the .

Communication Studies Core Courses (21 credit hours)

The Communication Studies Core Courses are designed to provide a thorough understanding of fundamental communication processes and are structured into two categories:

General Theory/Skills Courses (15 credit hours)

COMM 1101 - Public Speaking (3)
COMM 2100 - Introduction to Communication Theory (3)
COMM 2101 - Introduction to Rhetorical Theory (3)
COMM 2104 - Communication Studies Foundations (3)
COMM 3101 - Persuasion (3)

Research Methodology Courses (6 credit hours)

COMM 3100 - Communication Research Methods (3)
STAT 1222 - Introduction to Statistics (3)

Concentration Courses (18 credit hours)

Required Concentration Courses (9 credit hours)

Elective Concentration Courses (9 credit hours)

Select from the following:

AFRS 3192 - African Cinema (3)
ARTH 3393 - History of Photography (3)
COMM 2120 - Black Images in the Media in the U.S. (3)
(3)
COMM 3121 - Mass Communication and Society (3)
COMM 3125 - New Media for Communications (3)
COMM 3126 - Globalization and Digital Media (3)
COMM 3880 - Independent Study (1 to 3) *
COMM 4410 - Professional Internship (3 or 6) *
ENGL 2106 - Film Criticism (3)
ENGL 4267 - Language and Culture in Digital Spaces (3)
FILM 3050 - Topics in Film (3)
FILM 3051 - Topics in Film (3)
(3)
FILM 4120 - Production and Directing (3)
(3)
FREN 4050 - Topics in French (1 to 3)
GERM 3660 - Survey of German Film (3)
HIST 3010 - Non-Western History and Culture through Film (3)
ITLN 3050 - Topics in Italian (3)
JAPN 3060 - Topics in Japanese Film (3)
JAPN 3140 - Anime and Japanese Popular Culture (3)
JOUR 2160 - Introduction to Journalism (3)
JOUR 3160 - Advanced News Reporting and Writing (3)
JOUR 3161 - News Editing (3)
LACS 3160 - European Cinema (3)
PHIL 3272 - Philosophy of Technology (3)
POLS 3104 - Mass Media (3)
POLS 3128 - Politics and Film (3)
RELS 3210 - Religion and Popular Culture (3)
RELS 3212 - Religion, Media, and Film (3)
SOCY 2112 - Popular Culture (3)
SPAN 3160 - Studies in Hispanic Film (3)

Note:

*Requires advisor approval.

Unrestricted Elective Courses

As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Progression Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C or better in COMM 1101, COMM 2100, COMM 2104and STAT 1222, and a 2.0 GPA overall in their major courses.

Honors Program

For details about the Honors Program in Communication Studies, visit the program page.