Communication and Media (BS)
Communication and Media prepares students to be engaged, knowledgeable, and ethical global citizens, advocates, and storytellers. Students will learn to think critically about social relations, embrace media technologies, and create diverse stories. The study of communication and media fosters the public good by encouraging socially responsible practices through education, research, and service to community.
Online delivery is a degree-completion program for students who hold an associate's degree or have completed the MN Transfer Curriculum.
Program Requirements
Major Common Core
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: none
Prerequisites: none
Major Restricted Electives
* Consult with your advisor on courses to meet your personal and professional goals.Choose 8 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: none
Choose 20 Credit(s).
Prerequisites: none
Minor
Required Minor: Yes. Any.4-Year Plan
First Year
Fall - 15 Credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
Spring - 15 Credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
Second Year
Fall - 14 Credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
3 credits
General Education Course *
4 credits
General Education Course *
1 credits
Spring - 14 Credits
Prerequisites: none
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Third Year
Fall - 16 Credits
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
4 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
4 credits
Spring - 16 Credits
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
4 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
4 credits
Fourth Year
Fall - 15 Credits
Prerequisites: none
Elective Course in Minor *
4 credits
General Elective Course *
4 credits
General Elective Course *
3 credits
Spring - 15 Credits
Prerequisites: none
General Elective Course *
3 credits
General Elective Course *
3 credits
General Elective Course *
3 credits
General Elective Course *
4 credits
Transfer Pathways
A Transfer Pathway is a partnership between the Minnesota community colleges and Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Pathway suggests a plan for students with a specific associate degree to complete the last two years for a designated bachelor’s degree.
Students who are transferring to Minnesota State Mankato from a Minnesota community college should meet with an advisor in your college advising office to ensure the Pathway is an appropriate option for completing your degree.
More information on Transfer Pathways is available at https://mnsu.edu/pathways/about/
Third Year
Fall - 16 Credits
Prerequisites: none
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Elective Course in Major *
3 credits
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
3 credits
Spring - 15 Credits
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
3 credits
Fourth Year
Fall - 14 Credits
Prerequisites: none
Elective Course in Major *
4 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
3 credits
Elective Course in Minor *
3 credits
Spring - 15 Credits
Prerequisites: none
