Course Catalog 2025-2026

Communication and Media Studies, BS

Requirements for the BS in Communication and Media Studies

General Education Core 41 hours

Communication and Media Studies Major 36 hours

Must take the one-hour workshop six times

MCM 1101Shield Media Workshop

1

Take all of the following:

COM 3523Interpersonal Communication

3

COM 3533Intercultural Communication

3

MCM 2013Intro to Mass Communication

3

MCM 2513Media Writing

3

MCM 3003Media and Society

3

MCM 3113Digital Media Strategies

3

MCM 4113Media Law

3

MCM 4893Media Internship

3

MCM 4943Media Ethics

3

MCM 4953Capstone Seminar in Mass Communication

3

MCM 3113 and MCM 4953 are only offered as 8-week online classes.

Track Options for an On-Campus Communication and Media Studies Major

The track requirement is waived for transfer students who have completed an approved associate degree or certificate in a Communication and Media Studies field. Specs@LTU: RCU Communication and Media Studies students can fulfill their RCU Communication and Media Studies track by spending a calendar year at Specs@LTU in Southfield, MI, in one of the following: Broadcast Media Arts, Digital Media Arts, or Graphic Communications. Instructor approval is required, and conditions apply. 

Integrated Media Track 30 hours

COM 2223Public Speaking

3

COM 2233Nonverbal Communication

3

COM 3513Small Group Communication

3

MCM 2613Introduction to Public Relations

3

MCM 2833Digital Photography

3

MCM 3423Video Storytelling

3

MCM 3513Public Relations Media Techniques

3

MCM 3523Publication Design

3

MCM 3723Advanced Media Writing and Editing

3

MCM 4323Media Campaigns

3

Total Credit Hours:30
MCM 2613, MCM 2833MCM 3513, and MCM 4323 are only offered as 8-week online classes. MCM 3523 is a 16-week online class.

Broadcast Media Arts Track 29 hours

A Broadcast Media Arts Track is available through Specs@LTU.
MCM 1035Fundamentals of Radio

5

MCM 1045Fundamentals of Television

5

MCM 2035Digital Audio Concepts

5

MCM 2045Digital Video Concepts

5

MCM 3034On-Air Radio

4

MCM 4035TV Field Production 5 hrs. UD

5

Total Credit Hours:29

Digital Media Arts Track 29 hours

A Digital Media Arts Track is available through Specs@LTU.
MCM 1305Production Fundamentals

5

MCM 1335Visual Storytelling

5

MCM 2305Digital Video Production

5

MCM 2325Motion Graphics

5

MCM 3304Media for the Web

4

MCM 4305Advanced Portfolio

5

Total Credit Hours:29

Graphic Communications Track 29 hours

A Graphic Communications Track is available through Specs@LTU.
MCM 1135Fundamentals of Graphic Design

5

MCM 1235Intro to Computer Graphics

5

MCM 2135Web Design Essentials

5

MCM 2145Visual Branding and Identity

5

MCM 3134Portfolio Development

4

MCM 4135Advanced Projects

5

Total Credit Hours:29

Film Production Track 29 hours

A film production track is credited to students who have completed the Motion Picture Production program at the Motion Picture Institute (MPI) prior to starting at Rochester Christian University. 

Electives 13 - 14 hours

Taking some micro-credentials is recommended.

Total Credit Hours: 120