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Clayton State University Communication & Media Studies

Junior/Senior Electives

(For official requirements, see the Clayton State University Academic Catalog.)

Program Electives (21 to 30 hours)

Choose seven to ten upper-division CMS or COMM courses.

  • Any 3000- or 4000-level CMS class
  • Any 3000- or 4000-level COMM class

We have compiled recommended concentrations for students interested in specific grduate programs or careers. As of Fall 2006, the following courses are available.

  • CMS 3310 Film History
  • CMS 3340 National Cinemas*
  • CMS 3720 New Media Design
  • CMS 3810 Women and Popular Culture
  • CMS 4310 Film Analysis and Criticism
  • CMS 4320 Women and Film
  • CMS 4330 Film Genres*
  • CMS 4410 Digital Video Production
  • CMS 4450 Digital Video Post Production
  • CMS 4560 Public Relations Principles and Practices
  • CMS 4800 Selected Topics in CMS*
  • CMS 4810 Women and the Arts
  • CMS 4900 Directed Research in CMS*
  • COMM 3100 Professional Speaking
  • COMM 4100 Organizational Communication
  • COMM 4510 Intercultural Communication

* May be repeated for credit when topics differ from previous versions of the course taken.

In addition, you may apply any of the following courses to this area.

  • ENGL 3800 Introduction to Creative Writing
  • ENGL 4011 Literary Theory
  • HUMN 3101 Humanities, the Arts, and Society
  • HUMN 3102 International Arts and Culture
  • HUMN 4800 Special Topics in Humanities
  • THEA 3101 Theater, Cinema, and Society
  • THEA 3800 Playwriting

Minor/Guided Electives (6-15 hours)

Minors: CMS majors are encouraged to complete a minor concentration. Students should discuss options with their advisors, and they should then contact the department responsible for administering the minor for details on its requirements.

Educational focus: If you choose not to pursue a minor, you must consult with your CMS advisor to select electives appropriate to your educational and/or career objectives. All courses applied must be offered by departments within the School of Arts and Sciences.

Lower-division limits: No more than 9 hours of courses applied to Minor/Guided Electives may be 1000- or 2000-level.

Prerequisites: Many upper-division courses have prerequisites beyond the core General Education classes. Plan accordingly. Specific requirements are listed with the course descriptions in the Academic Catalog.