Radio/Television/Film Major

Major Requirements (12 units) 

All courses for SoC majors, minors, fields of concentration and distribution requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and may not be taken P/N.

Introductory Courses (3 units)

Advanced Courses (9 units)

  • 8 additional units of credit in communication at the 300 and 400 levels, including at least 6 courses in the department at the 300 and 400 levels, and including no more than a total of 2 units of independent study, practicums, or internships

School Requirements (1 unit)

First-Year Seminar (1 unit):

Course Title
CMN 101-0SoC First Year Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Communication Arts & Sciences

SoC Capstone

This requirement can be fulfilled by CMN 398-1 and accompanying lab CMN 398-2. Other courses may be appropriate as substitutions for the CMN 398 combination. Students can consult with their SoC academic advisor if they have questions about appropriate substitutions.

Course Title
CMN 398-1SoC Capstone: Lecture
CMN 398-2SoC Capstone: Lab

Additional Requirements (29 units)

Distribution Requirements (18 units)

18 units of credit outside the school, including 8 units of credit from the School of Communication distribution areas: 2 from science, mathematics, and technology; 3 from individual and social behavior; and 3 from humanities and fine arts.

Electives (11 units)

Electives in communication and other areas to complete a minimum of 42 units.

Courses Outside Communication

6 courses at the 200 level or above outside communication, including at least 3 courses at the 300 level or above; courses taken to satisfy this requirement may fulfill distribution or elective course requirements.

Language Requirement

Two-year proficiency in a classical or modern foreign language as defined by the Weinberg College foreign language proficiency requirement.