Overview

The School of Communication, Arts, and Media brings together programs in the performing arts, communication, and media, creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Students and faculty engage in creative, scholarly, and community-based projects spanning music, theatre, dance, visual and digital media, communication, journalism, and related fields. Through this interdisciplinary environment, students develop the artistic, technological, communication, and critical-thinking skills needed for careers in the creative and communication industries and for meaningful civic engagement.

Organizational Structure 

Instructional Organization

Program	Degree Offered
Communication	BA
Digital Media Arts	BS
English	BA
Music	BA

Required Minor Courses		12
ENGL 2322	British Literature I
or ENGL 2323	British Literature II
ENGL 2327	American Literature I
or ENGL 2328	American Literature II
ENGL 3315	Literary Theory and Criticism
ENGL 4343	Special Topics in English
English Electives (choose any two ENGL courses at the 2000-level or above) 1		6
Total Hours		18

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English electives may not also be used to fill requirements in the core curriculum or in the selected academic major. Students who may pursue teacher certification in the future are strongly encouraged to take ENGL 3322 as one of their electives.

Sigma Tau Delta for English

Since 1924, Sigma Tau Delta has sought to do the following for its members and society:

• Confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies;
• Provide, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation on college campuses and promote interest in literature and the English language in surrounding communities;
• Foster all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing;
• Promote exemplary character and good fellowship among its members;
• Exhibit high standards of academic excellence; and
• Serve society by fostering literacy.