Clayton State University Visual and Performing Arts

VPA:: Degrees: Communication and Media Studies

Sample 4-Year Schedule

The following sample course sequence fulfills the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies. Note that only the courses marked with an asterisk (*) are absolute requirements. Other courses represent options within requirements. Be sure to consult the Clayton State University catalog for all the official requirements.

Fall Semester - Year 1

ENGL 1101*
CRIT 1101*
COMM 1110*
PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101
MATH 1101, MATH 1111, or MATH 1231 (based on placement scores and advisor's recommendation)

Spring Semester - Year 1

ENGL 1102*
SPAN 1002 or FREN 1002
Math 1231
POLS 1101*
HIST 1111

Note: Taking the Regents' Exam is required in the first semester of enrollment following completion of 30 hours. (The test may be taken before completion of 30 hours.)

Fall Semester - Year 2 (16 credit hours)

CMS 2010*
CMS 2100*
SPAN 2001 or FREN 2001
ENGL 2111, 2112, 2121, 2130, or PHIL 2201
BIOL 1111, plus BIOL 1111 Lab

[Note: Pre-CMS majors may apply for admission to the CMS program once they have completed 45 semester hours.]

Spring Semester - Year 2

SPAN 2002 or FREN 2002
HIST 2111 or HIST 2112
BIOL 1112
Any 1000- or 2000-level ART class, or PHIL 2401
THEA 1100

Fall Semester - Year 3

CMS 3101*
CMS 3020*
CMS 3500*
CMS program elective
CMS guided elective

Spring - Year 3

CMS 3200*
CMS 3710*
COMM 3300*
CMS program elective
CMS program elective

Note: Application for graduation in Spring - Year 4 must be submitted to the Registrar by September 15.

College of Arts & Sciences

Visual and Performing Arts