School of Communication, Journalism, and Theatre

2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

Program Plans

Communication Studies (B.A.) Communication Studies Honors Program Communication Studies Minor Interdisciplinary Minors Journalism (B.A.) Journalism Honors Program Journalism Minor Photojournalism Minor Public Relations (B.A.) Public Relations Minor Radio & Audio Production Minor Social Media Engagement Minor Sports Media Relations Minor Strategic Social Media Communication Minor Television & Video Production (B.A.) Theatre (B.A.) Theatre Honors Program Theatre Minor Video Production Minor

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CMN 1310

Introduction to Speech Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 1390

Introduction to Speech Communication, Honors. (3 credits)

CMN 1500

Television & Video Development. (1 credits)

CMN 2010

Approaches to Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 2040

Critical Analysis: Everybody's a Critic. (3 credits)

CMN 2375

Practical Experience I. (1 credits)

CMN 2375

Practical Experience II. (1 credits)

CMN 2375

Practical Experience III. (1 credits)

CMN 2375

Practical Experience IV. (1 credits)

CMN 2500

Television & Video Production I. (3 credits)

CMN 2520

Introduction to Mass Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 2550

Audio Production & Voice Work I. (3 credits)

CMN 2630

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 2650

Introduction to Organizational Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 2920

Strategic Communication & Advocacy in Today's World. (3 credits)

CMN 2990

Introduction to Rhetorical Studies. (3 credits)

CMN 3000

Communication Research Methods. (3 credits)

CMN 3020

Public Relations Research, Evaluation, and Measurement. (3 credits)

CMN 3030

Promotional Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 3050

Television & Video Production II. (3 credits)

CMN 3075

Television Studio Production. (3 credits)

CMN 3100

Persuasion. (3 credits)

CMN 3210

Rhetorics of Protest, Movement, and Resistance. (3 credits)

CMN 3220

Rhetoric of Race and Class. (3 credits)

CMN 3230

Advanced Public Speaking. (3 credits)

CMN 3240

Religion in the American Public Sphere. (3 credits)

CMN 3270

Communication and Popular Culture. (3 credits)

CMN 3300

Interviewing. (3 credits)

CMN 3470

Small Group Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 3520

Audio Production & Voice Work for Television & Film. (3 credits)

CMN 3530

Film Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 3540

Television & Video Production III. (3 credits)

CMN 3560

International Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 3640

Interpersonal Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 3650

Organizational Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 3660

Communication and Conflict Management. (3 credits)

CMN 3710

Communicating Across Differences. (3 credits)

CMN 3903

Rhetoric of Gender and Sexuality. (3 credits)

CMN 3930

Message Strategies & Influence. (3 credits)

CMN 3940

Advertising: Theory and Practice. (3 credits)

CMN 3950

Conference and Event Planning. (3 credits)

CMN 3960

Public Relations Writing & Content Creation. (3 credits)

CMN 3965

Advanced Public Relations Writing and Production. (3 credits)

CMN 3970

Study Abroad. (1 to 15 credits)

CMN 3970

Study Abroad. (1 to 15 credits)

CMN 3970

Study Abroad. (1 to 15 credits)

CMN 3980

Strategic Social Media Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 3982

Social and Digital Media Analytics. (3 credits)

CMN 4420

Mass Media Advertising-Sales. (3 credits)

CMN 4460

Professional Development in Communication and Public Relations. (3 credits)

CMN 4500

Topics in Media Production III. (3 credits)

CMN 4500

Topics in Media Production I. (3 credits)

CMN 4500

Topics in Media Production IV. (3 credits)

CMN 4540

Long-Form Television Production & Filmmaking. (3 credits)

CMN 4600

Rhetorical Theory. (3 credits)

CMN 4644

Honors Thesis. (3 credits)

CMN 4650

Application in Organizational Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 4651

Communication Training: Theory and Practice. (3 credits)

CMN 4666

Honors Seminar. (3 to 6 credits)

CMN 4680

Capstone in Communication Studies. (3 credits)

CMN 4751

Topics in Episodic Television Production & Filmmaking. (3 credits)

CMN 4755

Television Genres: Production & Development. (3 credits)

CMN 4765

Communication in Families. (3 credits)

CMN 4770

Television Criticism. (3 credits)

CMN 4775

Documentary Filmmaking. (3 credits)

CMN 4780

Communication and Culture. (3 credits)

CMN 4820

Political Communication. (3 credits)

CMN 4900

Advanced Topics in Communication Studies. (3 credits)

CMN 4919

Principles and Practices of Public Relations Campaigns. (3 credits)

CMN 4920

Public Relations Case Studies. (3 credits)

CMN 4921

Seminar in Public Relations. (2 credits)

CMN 4950

Workplace Relationships. (3 credits)

JOU 1401

Journalism Forum. (1 credits)

JOU 2000

Fundamentals of News Gathering. (3 credits)

JOU 2001

Journalism and Democracy. (3 credits)

JOU 2091

Journalism and Democracy, Honors. (3 credits)

JOU 2101

News Reporting and Writing. (3 credits)

JOU 2850

Sports Media Relations. (3 credits)

JOU 2902

Copy Editing and Design. (3 credits)

JOU 3000

Advanced Reporting. (3 credits)

JOU 3001

Photojournalism. (3 credits)

JOU 3002

Introduction to Multimedia Journalism. (3 credits)

JOU 3110

Visual Journalism: Concepts & Techniques. (3 credits)

JOU 3120

Video Journalism: Concepts and Techniques. (3 credits)

JOU 3303

Multiplatform Editing. (3 credits)

JOU 3401

Journalism Practicum. (1 credits)

JOU 3501

Principles of Advertising. (3 credits)

JOU 3610

Broadcast News. (3 credits)

JOU 3703

Online Journalism. (3 credits)

JOU 3706

Writing for Sports Media. (3 credits)

JOU 3750

Social Media Engagement. (3 credits)

JOU 3800

Advanced Editing. (3 credits)

JOU 3820

Publicity Methods. (3 credits)

JOU 3920

Public Relations in Society. (3 credits)

JOU 3940

History of American Journalism. (3 credits)

JOU 3950

Special Topics in Journalism (1 to 3 credits)

JOU 3952

International Journalism and the World Press: Processes, Issues, Functions and Challenges. (3 credits)

JOU 3953

Perspectives on Sports and the Media. (3 credits)

JOU 3955

Reporting on the Arts. (3 credits)

JOU 3970

Race, Gender, and the Media. (3 credits)

JOU 4000

Investigative Reporting. (3 credits)

JOU 4001

Media Management. (3 credits)

JOU 4101

Feature Writing. (3 credits)

JOU 42751

Journalism Internship I. (1 to 12 credits)

JOU 42752

Journalism Internship II. (1 to 12 credits)

JOU 42753

Journalism Internship III. (1 to 12 credits)

JOU 42754

Journalism Internship IV. (1 to 12 credits)

JOU 4401

Journalism Portfolio. (1 credits)

JOU 4420

Communication Law & Ethics. (3 credits)

JOU 4444

Honors Independent Study. (1 to 6 credits)

JOU 4555

Honors Research. (1 to 6 credits)

JOU 4620

Advanced Broadcast News. (3 credits)

JOU 4644

Honors Thesis. (3 to 6 credits)

JOU 4666

Honors Seminar. (1 to 6 credits)

JOU 4730

Journalism Capstone Seminar. (3 credits)

JOU 4750

Independent Study. (1 to 3 credits)

JOU 4751

Advanced Photojournalism. (3 credits)

JOU 4760

Advanced Publication Design. (3 credits)

JOU 4761

Advanced New Media Design. (3 credits)

JOU 4762

Interactive Reporting and Design. (3 credits)

JOU 4770

News Media Opinion Writing. (3 credits)

JOU 4801

Issues in Supervising High School Publications. (1 credits)

JOU 4802

Issues in Supervising High School Newspapers. (1 credits)

JOU 4803

Issues in Supervising High School Yearbooks. (1 credits)

JOU 4900

Journalism Seminar. (3 credits)

SCJ 1000

Media Literacy in the 21st Century. (3 credits)

SCJ 2000

Digital Content Creation and Engagement. (3 credits)

SCJ 3000

Workplace and Professional Communication. (3 credits)

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