Semester 1
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COURSE
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CR
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COLL 101 ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE
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1
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COLL 101 ORIENTATION TO COLLEGE
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1
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ENGL 101 ~COMPOSITION 1
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3
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ENGL 101 ~COMPOSITION 1
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3
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COMM 105 INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA
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3
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COMM 105 INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA
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3
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CMS 110 BASIC NEWSWRITING
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3
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CMS 110 BASIC NEWSWRITING
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3
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COMM 111 ~FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH
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3
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COMM 111 ~FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH
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3
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HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION ELECTIVE
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3
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HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION ELECTIVE
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3
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TOTAL: |
32 |
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Semester 2
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COURSE
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CR
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HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION ELECTIVE
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3
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HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION ELECTIVE
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3
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SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY ELECTIVE
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4
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SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY ELECTIVE
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4
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ENGL 102 ~COMPOSITION 2
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3
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ENGL 102 ~COMPOSITION 2
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3
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CMS 215 MEDIA WRITING
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3
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CMS 215 MEDIA WRITING
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3
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CMS 219 FUND OF BROADCAST PRODUCTION
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3
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CMS 219 FUND OF BROADCAST PRODUCTION
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3
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TOTAL: |
32 |
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Semester 3
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COURSE
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CR
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CMS 117 INTRO TO SOCIAL MEDIA MGMT
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3
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CMS 117 INTRO TO SOCIAL MEDIA MGMT
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3
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CMS 218 NEWS REPORTING
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3
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CMS 218 NEWS REPORTING
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3
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CMS 221 BROADCAST ANNOUNCING
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3
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CMS 221 BROADCAST ANNOUNCING
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3
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CMS 225 MEDIA DESIGN I
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1
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CMS 225 MEDIA DESIGN I
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1
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AESTHETICS, CREATIVITY, AND APPRECIATION
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3
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AESTHETICS, CREATIVITY, AND APPRECIATION
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3
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TOTAL: |
26 |
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Semester 4
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COURSE
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CR
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PEOPLE AND THEIR WORLDS ELECTIVE
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3
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PEOPLE AND THEIR WORLDS ELECTIVE
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3
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CMS 223 BROADCAST PROGRAMMING
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3
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CMS 223 BROADCAST PROGRAMMING
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3
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CMS 235 FUNDAMENTALS VIDEO PRODUCTION
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3
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CMS 235 FUNDAMENTALS VIDEO PRODUCTION
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3
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CMS 239 BROADCAST NEWS WRITING
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3
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CMS 239 BROADCAST NEWS WRITING
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3
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CMS 240 MULTIMEDIA REPORTING
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3
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CMS 240 MULTIMEDIA REPORTING
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3
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TOTAL: |
30 |
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The Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication and Media Studies with a concentration in Digital Communication is a four year program that prepares students for a career in broadcasting, journalism, digital media or marketing. Students gain real broadcasting experience through WVU Parkersburg’s campus radio station. Communication professionals shape how people share, receive, and process information. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that roughly 27,400 new positions will open up in the field before 2024.
MILESTONE COURSE:
These courses are the keys to graduation. Courses should be taken in the recommended semesters to stay on time for completion.
FIELD/CLINICAL COURSE:
CAREER PLANNING:
CAPSTONE COURSE: The capstone is a semester-long project that prepares you for the workforce by perfecting your resume, assessing student learning outcomes, and preparing a portfolio of student work.
ELECTIVES:
CONCURRENT COURSES:
CERTIFICATION:
PRACTICUM and SEMINAR
2+2 with WVU Parkersburg
CAREER LADDER:
Students should average 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 per year, to graduate on time.
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The Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication and Media Studies with a concentration in Digital Communication is a four year program that prepares students for a career in broadcasting, journalism, digital media or marketing. Students gain real broadcasting experience through WVU Parkersburg’s campus radio station. Communication professionals shape how people share, receive, and process information. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that roughly 27,400 new positions will open up in the field before 2024.
MILESTONE COURSE:
These courses are the keys to graduation. Courses should be taken in the recommended semesters to stay on time for completion.
FIELD/CLINICAL COURSE:
CAREER PLANNING:
CAPSTONE COURSE: The capstone is a semester-long project that prepares you for the workforce by perfecting your resume, assessing student learning outcomes, and preparing a portfolio of student work.
ELECTIVES:
CONCURRENT COURSES:
CERTIFICATION:
PRACTICUM and SEMINAR
2+2 with WVU Parkersburg
CAREER LADDER:
Students should average 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 per year, to graduate on time.
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TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS:
240
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