CMS Majors & Minors
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS
120 Total Credit Hours (Includes Butler University Core Requirements)
- COM 101—Rhetoric and the American Democratic Tradition
- SW 266-CCM—Media Literacy
- Communication & Culture course (selected from approved list)
- Second major, minor or concentration area required
- One approved internship or experiential course
Description of Critical Communication & Media Studies Major (CCM) 33 Required Credit Hours
CCM is an interdisciplinary major that allows students to take courses in film, media, pop culture, rhetoric and diversity. Students graduate with excellent writing, argumentation and speaking skills that all employers seek. In addition to excellent preparation for graduate or law school, graduates are employed in corporate communications, at film festivals and a variety of non-profits.
Critical Communication & Media Studies Requirement
Required Courses
- CCM 310—Media & Cultural Theory
- CCM 315—Rhetorical Theory
- CCM 398C—Argumentation & Advocacy
- CCM 482—Voices of Dissent & Social Change (CCM Capstone)
- CCM 352W—Rhetorical Criticism OR
- CCM 365W—Media & Cultural Criticism
Race Requirement
- CCM 330—Representations of Race and Difference
Gender/Sexuality Requirement *choose one*
- CCM 254—Gender & Communication
- CCM 468—Women & Rock
- CCM 420—Queering Film
Elective Courses 12 Credit Hours Required
- CCM 208—History of Film
- CCM 320—Documentary Film & Responsibility
- CCM 254—Gender & Communication
- CCM 368—Media & Politics
- CCM 376—Film, Culture & Criticism
- CCM 420—Queering Film
- CCM 430—Rhetoric of Horror Films
- CCM 466—Audience, Community & Fandom
- CCM 468—Women & Rock
- CCM 470—Sports, Media & Culture
- CCM 481—Technologies of the Body
- CCM 486—Apprenticeship, 1 crh
- CCM 488—Apprenticeship, 3 chr
- CCM 490—Special Topics
- CCM 492—Internship
- JR 325—Gender & Media: Global Views
Description of Critical Communication & Media Studies (CCM) Minor
CCM is an interdisciplinary major that allows students to take courses in film, media, pop culture, rhetoric and diversity. Students graduate with excellent writing, argumentation and speaking skills that all employers seek. In addition to excellent preparation for graduate or law school, graduates are employed in corporate communications, at film festivals and a variety of non-profits.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Total for CCM Minor 18 hours
- SW 266—Media Literacy
- CCM 310—Media & Cultural Theory OR CCM 315, Rhetorical Theory
- CCM 398—Argumentation & Advocacy
- CCM 352W—Rhetorical Criticism OR CCM 365W, Media & Cultural Criticism
In addition, six credits from the following options are required:
- CCM 208—History of Film
- CCM 320—Documentary Film & Culture
- CCM 330—Race & Difference
- CCM 254—Gender & Communication
- CCM 368—Media & Politics
- CCM 376—Film, Culture & Criticism
- CCM 420—Queering Film
- CCM 466—Audience, Community & Fandom
- CCM 468—Women & Rock
- CCM 470—Sports, Media & Culture
- CCM 481—Technologies of the Body
- CCM 482—Voices of Dissent & Social Change
- CCM 485—Media, Rhetoric & Culture Capstone
Description of Film Studies Minor
The Film Studies Minor, an interdisciplinary program, seeks to promote a critical understanding of the art and experience of cinema as well as its influence on society and culture.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Total for Film Studies Minor 18 hours
Required Courses:
- CCM 208—History of Film
- CCM 320—Documentary Film & Social Justice
- CCM 376—Film, Culture & Criticism
Film Analysis & Theory: Choose Two
- CCM 330—Race & Difference
- CCM 420—Queering Film
- CCM 430—Rhetoric of Horror Films
- CME 311—Genres in Cinema
- EN 394—Special Topics in Film
- EN 494—Special Topics in Film
The Liberal Arts Through Film: Choose One
- AN 326—Youth Conflict and Global Cinema
- GR 360—German Film
- HST 349—U.S. History through Film
- MH 452—History of Film Music
- PO 384—Politics through Film
- SP 360—Hispanic Film
- TI 234-HST—Reel America