COTC - Comm Theory and Critic (COTC)

COTC 1131  Mass Communication I  (3 Credits)  
This course surveys the mass media from the rise of print to the age of the computer. The historical and theoretical implications of mass media are examined by studying representative examples of each medium.
COTC 1311  Mass Communication  (3 Credits)  
COTC 3191  Independent Study  (1 Credit)  
COTC 3192  Independent Study  (2 Credits)  
COTC 3193  Independent Study  (3 Credits)  
Projects chosen according to the student’s interest. Completed under the guidance of a faculty adviser, with the approval of the department chair. A maximum of 3 credits may be taken in individual research in one semester; none of these courses may be taken in the same semester as COTC 5199. (Open to senior majors only).
COTC 3197  Communication Internship I  (3 Credits)  
On-the-job education and experience in New Jersey and New York media organizations, under professional supervision. See Internship Director.
COTC 3198  Communication Internship II  (3 Credits)  
On-the-job education and experience in New Jersey and New York media organizations, under professional supervision. See Internship Director..
COTC 4190  CHAMP  (1 Credit)  
COTC 4191  Internship  (1 Credit)  
COTC 4195  CHAMP II  (1 Credit)  
COTC 4197  Communication Internship III  (3 Credits)  
On-the-job education and experience in New Jersey and New York media organizations, under professional supervision. See Internship Director..
COTC 4198  Internship IV  (3 Credits)  
On-the-job education and experience in New Jersey and New York media organizations, under professional supervision. See Internship Director..
COTC 5199  Senior Thesis  (3 Credits)  
Students select section to meet their needs. Seminar sections: review of research in broadcasting, film, journalism or theatre. Students engage in individual and/or group research projects. Thesis section: tools and techniques of research. Each student completes an independent research project (thesis) in consultation with a faculty adviser. COTC 3191-3193 may not be taken in the same semester as COTC 5199. Open to senior majors only.

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