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Communication Curriculum
Curry's Communication Department houses one of the oldest majors at the institution, dating back to the school's founding in 1879. Today, students can take a general major, which is outlined below, or choose the minor in communication option or a concentration in a specific professional category.
A Communication degree prepares students for a variety of careers, including radio and television broadcasting, print and online journalism, public relations, film production, acting and theatre production, and we now offer a concentration in video game studies. Other concentrations include relational and corporate communication.
Courses for a General Communication Major:
Prerequisites:| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| COM 1010 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| COM 1030 | Career Speech: Voice & Articulation | 3 |
| COM 1300 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| Total credits: | 9 |
Requirements:
In sections where choice of courses is offered, students should be guided by the concentration requirements. Concentrations are optional.
1. Choose one of the following:| COM 1410 | Acting I | 3 |
| COM 2010 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 2100 | Managerial Communication | 3 |
| 2. COM 2230 | Writing for Communication | 3 |
3. Choose one of the following:
| COM 2200 | Writing for Broadcast Media | 3 |
| COM 2210 | Writing for Online and Print Media | 3 |
| COM 2220 | Screenwriting for Film and Television | 3 |
| COM 2476 | Scriptwriting | 3 |
| COM 2800 | Publicity Techniques | 3 |
4. Choose one of the following:
| COM 1710 | Introduction to Broadcasting | 3 |
| COM 2400 | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| COM 2492 | Introduction to Film: The History of Film | 3 |
| COM 2790 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 2900 | Newswriting and Multimedia Reporting | 3 |
5. Choose one of the following:
| COM 3490 | Directing Seminar | 3 |
| COM 3950 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| COM 3960 | Communication Research | 3 |
6. Electives:
A total of up to 3 credits of Practica/Directorship/Internship/Independent Studio/Improvisation may be applied to category 6.
| A. Any level in COM___ | 3 |
| B. 2000/3000/4000-level in COM___ | 3 |
| C. 3000/4000-level in COM___ | 3 |
| D. 3000/4000-level in COM___ | 3 |
| 7. COM 3902 | Senior Seminar: Communication Issues | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 39 |
Concentrations
A student who has an interest and/or career goals in a specific area of communication may pursue a communication area concentration. Communication concentrations are optional, but if chosen, must be completed in consultation with the appropriate faculty member. Suggested course groupings for each concentration are also listed on separate web pages. Students may use appropriate courses, among the nine courses required for the major, to meet the requirements for a specific concentration. Students opting for a communication concentration must complete all courses listed for that category.
Have you ever dreamed of working at a major movie studio? Promoting the latest film? Booking guests for a nationally televised broadcast? Editing video for a TV Network? Or even acting in movies or television? Then the Curry College: Semester in L.A. program is for you.
Joe Morabito '06 has the kind of drive that has helped him build a career in one of this country's toughest industries: Hollywood. The communication graduate is working for one of the most popular shows on television: ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."
The next big-time corporate television mogul could very well be Elton Silva '14, a double major in communication and management. As a high school sophomore, Elton found himself in a TV production course, and he's been excited about all things television ever since.
Congratulations to members of the Curry communication faculty for their on-going professional accomplishments!
The purpose of the Curry College Public Relations Student Association (CCPRSA) organization is to increase the knowledge of the public relations profession and to provide students with opportunities and skills for the future.
The Speaking Center at Curry College helps students prepare for speeches and presentations by providing feedback on them before being graded in a particular class.
WMLN-FM 91.5, our award winning non-commercial radio station, is operated by Curry students under the supervision of the faculty director of broadcasting.
The Currier Times is Curry College's own student run, monthly print publication which is published 6 times per academic year and covers campus news, issues and events, as well as sports, arts and entertainment.
Students interested in the communication program at Curry can research a number of professional organizations in the surrounding area using these helpful links.
