Communication Arts Major

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(36 Hours)

Contact the Hall School of Journalism and Communication for information regarding the contract program in performance (speech/broadcast journalism.)

General Studies Program: Specialized Requirements

All students are required to complete the Troy University General Studies Program requirements. The major requires the selection of certain courses within the General Studies Program. For all other General Studies requirements, students may select from courses approved within the General Studies Program.

Tracks: Communication Studies and Theatre

Communication Studies Track

Area V Requirements

COM 1101 - Introduction to Communication and Media 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 2241 - Fundamentals of Speech 3 Credit Hour(s)
JRN 1100 - Media Technologies 3 Credit Hour(s)
PRJ 2230 - Principles of Public Relations and Advertising 3 Credit Hour(s) (Strategic Communication minors may choose an upper level JRN, COM, ADJ, or PRJ course to replace this requirement)

Required Courses

COM 2231 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 3326 - Conflict Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 3328 - International/Intercultural Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR COM 3380 Travel Study in Journalism and Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 3345 - Group Discussion and Leadership 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 4410 - Communication Research 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 4420 - Propaganda and Persuasion 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 4424 - Communication and Rhetoric in Society 3 Credit Hour(s)
JRN 4440 - Advanced Media Technologies 3 Credit Hour(s)
JRN 4495 - Communication Seminar 1 Credit Hour(s)
Select 11 hours including COM 2235 or any upper level ADJ, COM, JRN, or PRJ courses.

Theatre Track

Specialized general studies requirements for the Theatre track:

Area II

THE 1130 - Introduction to Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 2205 - World Literature before 1660 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 2206 - World Literature after 1660 3 Credit Hour(s)

Area V

ART 2208 - Digital Tools 3 Credit Hour(s)
TROY 1101 - The University Experience 1 Credit Hour(s)
THE 1115 - Performance and Production Practicum I 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 1150 - Creative Habit 1 Credit Hour(s)
THE 1160 - Audition and Portfolio Techniques 1 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2211 - Theatre for Youth 1 Credit Hour(s) * (Theatre Ed required)
THE 2291 - Dramatic Literature I 3 Credit Hour(s)
Theatre Majors choose an additional nine (9) hours of electives Theatre Education Majors choose an additional eight (8) hours of electives.

Required Courses (For non-teaching degrees)

THE 2215 - Performance and Production Practicum II 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2216 - Performance and Production Practicum III 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2271 - Fundamentals of Scenery and Lighting 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2272 - Fundamentals of Costumes and Makeup 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3365 - Fundamentals of Design for Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3300 - Fundamentals of Acting 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
OR THE 3301 Acting I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3315 - Performance and Production Practicum IV 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4415 - Performance and Production Practicum V 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3350 - Script Analysis 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3370 - The Theatre Professional 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4416 - Performance and Production Practicum VI 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4443 - Theatre History I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4444 - Theatre History II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4451 - Directing I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4454 - Creative Project 2 Credit Hour(s) (non-teaching majors)
THE 4455 - Theatre Senior Capstone 1-2 Credit Hour(s) (non-teaching majors)
Select the remaining seven (7) hours of advisor-approved electives. Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to select THE elective courses to complete the 120 hour degree expectation.

Required Courses (For students seeking P-12 Theatre Education degree)

THE 2215 - Performance and Production Practicum II 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2216 - Performance and Production Practicum III 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2271 - Fundamentals of Scenery and Lighting 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 2272 - Fundamentals of Costumes and Makeup 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3301 - Acting I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3313 - Creative Drama 2 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3315 - Performance and Production Practicum IV 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3350 - Script Analysis 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3365 - Fundamentals of Design for Theatre 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4441 - Oral Interpretation 2 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4443 - Theatre History I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4444 - Theatre History II 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4451 - Directing I 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4452 - Directing II 2-3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4456 - Developing an Educational Theatre Program 2 Credit Hour(s)

Professional Studies (For students seeking P-12 Theatre Education degree)

EDU 3310 - Introduction to Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 4400 - Classroom Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 4471 - Curriculum and Instructional Delivery 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 3305 - Teaching with Technology 3 Credit Hour(s)
SPE 3340 - Introduction to Special Education 3 Credit Hour(s)
RED 4401 - Reading in the Content Areas 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4481 - Methods and Materials for the Theatre Teacher 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 3346 - Educational and Psychology Assessment in Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s)
THE 4472 - Internship in Grades P-12 9 Credit Hour(s)
IED 4454 - Internship Seminar for Interdisciplinary Education 3 Credit Hour(s)