2025-2026 Adrian College Academic Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting and Media Studies (120 Hours)

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3
CCC102Public Speaking

3
 
MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4
Or
MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4
 
XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4
XXXX
Experiential Learning

2

Great Conversation Series

Required

GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3
GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3
GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3
GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3
GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Communication Required Courses (33 hours)

Required

COMM109Beginning Media Performance

3
COMM110Survey of Mass Communication

3
COMM205Public Relations I: An Intro to Public Relations

3
COMM210Digital Media Production I

3
COMM218

3
COMM285Podcasting, Audio and Radio Production

3
COMM290Live Stream Video and TV Production

3
COMM308Mass Media Criticism

3
COMM339Advanced Digital Media Production II

3
COMM399Professional Internship

3
COMM422Capstone Experience in Communication Art

3

Communication Elective Courses (12 hours)

Choose 12 hours from the following:

COMM385Advanced Audio Production

3
COMM345Sports Broadcasting

3
COMM314Public Relations II: Campaign Writing & Management

3
COMM311Media Activities: AC TV

1
COMM312Media Activities: WVAC

1
COMM313PRush Creative

1
COMM317PR Performance and Production

3
COMM319Film History

3
COMM323Film Activities

1
COMM330Intercultural Communication

3
COMM342PR Case Studies and Organizational Theory

3
COMM416Topics in Communication Arts

3
COMM360AI Copywriting and Digital Communication

3

Cognate Elective Courses (12 hours)

Choose 12 hours from the following:

ART102Digital Foundations

3
ART219Typography

3
ART222Photo 1: Digital Cameras, Field Trips, Creative Editing, & Photo Sharing

3
ART228Introduction to Graphic Design

3
ART319Front End Web Design

3
ART328Graphic Design II

3
ENGL201

3
ENGL203Creative Writing

3
ENGL231

3
ENGL240Special Topics in Writing

3
JRNL238Introduction to Journalism

3
JRNL306Community Journalism

3
MUS106Music in Film

3
MUS107Introduction to Music

3
MUS113Popular Music in America

3
MUS114History of Rock & Roll

3
MUS151Music Production I

3
MUS351Music Production II

3
MUS143Guitar Class

1
HIST105U.S. History to 1876

3
HIST106U.S. History since 1865

3
PSCI101American Federal Government

3
PSCI102State & Local Government

3
SOC104Introduction to Sociology

3
SCJ225Intro to Criminal & Juvenile Justice

3
SCJ364Drugs in American Society

3
SCJ351Selected Topics:

3
ENGL250Special Topics in Literature

3
ENGL303Advanced Writing

2
ENGL299Experimental Course

3
RELG106Religions in America

3
RELG212Jesus in Mass Production

3
RELG216Religion on Film

3

Note:

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
    • Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.