Documentary Studies Certificate

Core Courses

Satisfactorily complete the following three (3) courses:

• MSCM 3335 History of Documentary
• RHET 3355 Documentary Rsch Mth & Ethics
• MSCM 4406 Documentary Seminar

English Option

Satisfactorily complete fifteen (15) hours from the following courses:

Mass Communication Option

Satisfactorily complete fifteen (15) hours from the following courses:

• MSCM 3326 Feature Writing
• MSCM 3341 Media Interviewing & Listening
• MSCM 3343 Media Design
• MSCM 3346 Advanced Film & TV Production
• MSCM 3351 Principles of PR & Advertising
• MSCM 3365 Journalistic Writing/Reporting
• MSCM 3366 Advanced Writing & Reporting
• MSCM 3368 Multimedia Broadcast Jrnl
• MSCM 3373 Propaganda
• MSCM 3375 Documentary Filmmaking
• MSCM 3376 Advocacy Journalism
• MSCM 4950 Special Topics

Rhetoric Option

Satisfactorily complete fifteen (15) hours from the following courses:

• RHET 1110 Fndmtls of Public Speaking
• RHET 3000 Persuasion
• RHET 3100 Informative Speaking
• RHET 3215 Interpersonal Communication
• RHET 3310 Performance Studies
• RHET 3315 Personal Narrative
• RHET 3320 Intercultural Communication
• RHET 3325 Storytelling: Analysis & Perf
• RHET 4500 Rhetorical Criticism

Sociology Option

Satisfactorily complete fifteen (15) hours from the following courses:

Theatre Option

Satisfactorily complete fifteen (15) hours from the following courses:

Subtotal: 24

Note:

• Courses used to fulfill certificate requirements may also be used to fulfill core, major, minor, or other program requirements.
• Federal financial aid will not pay for a certificate course unless that course is also necessary to complete a student’s required number of hours for the bachelor’s degree or another bachelor’s degree requirement. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office if they have questions about their federal aid eligibility.