Majors - Wingate University Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Communication Majors A student-run online newspaper, reporting news for and about Wingate. Strategic Communication Journalism Sports Media Health Communication Minor in Communication Minor in Art Minor in Art Therapy With a strategic communication emphasis, you learn how to develop long-term and short-term strategies to build a client's public image. You learn how to write well and work under pressure, while capturing your readers’ attention. Strategic Communication is grounded in the real world. You’ll look at actual cases to understand how PR campaigns work. You’ll examine current trends in the field and take an internship to bolster your study with behind-the-scenes experience. Coursework Core Communication Courses COMM 101 - Public Speaking COMM 110 - Mass Communication COMM 250 - Visual Communication COMM 280 - Mass Media Law COMM 340  - Intercultural Communication COMM 495 - Career Pathways in Communication COMM 498 - Senior Seminar 3 credit hours from any other Communication concentration Strategic Communication Concentration Courses COMM 205 - Principles of Strategic Communication COMM 220 - Newswriting COMM 302 - Group Communication COMM 315 - Cases in Strategic Communication COMM 375 - Organizational Communication Careers in Strategic Communication Corporate Communications Media Relations Specialist Strategic Communication Training and Development Public Information Officer Community Relations Corporate Social Responsibility Event Planning Hospitality Manager Press Release Writer Publicist Content Marketing Manager Online Reputation Manager Digital Marketing Coordinator With this focus for your communication degree, you learn to tell a story through print, digital and video formats. You study the ethics of a career in the media. And you develop the ability to engage a diverse audience, a necessity in our globalized society. Our state-of-the-art on-campus television station offers the perfect training ground for future journalists. Get involved with writing, shooting, editing and on-air work, and get an early jump on your career. Whether you’re an aspiring columnist, TV anchor or new media expert, you’ll want a specialized foundation for your future in the industry. Hands-on courses and internships shape your readiness for the workplace. Since our campus is close to Charlotte, a major U.S. media hub, our students enjoy exclusive opportunities for field trips, internships and networking. A journalist needs to know a little bit about a lot of things. Our students begin with core and communication fundamentals. A broad liberal arts background proves essential for research skills and cultural literacy. From there, you move on to your advanced electives. Coursework Core Communication Courses COMM 101 - Public Speaking COMM 110 - Mass Communication COMM 250 - Visual Communication COMM 280 - Mass Media Law COMM 340 - Intercultural Communication COMM 495 - Career Pathways in Communication COMM 498 - Senior Seminar 3 credit hours from any other Communication concentration Journalism Concentration Courses COMM 251 - Video Production COMM 220 - News Writing COMM 405 - News Editing COMM 406 - Digital Journalism COMM 435 - Feature Writing Careers in Journalism Reporter, Anchor Writer Editor Public Relations Specialist/Manager Technical Writer Content Marketer Copywriter Corporate Communication Specialist Grant Writer Social Media Specialist Sports Information Director About The Sports Media concentration area prepares students for professional employment in the Sports Media industry. It includes courses in Sports Reporting, Sports Broadcasting and Newswriting.  Students can then choose whether to choose another writing course or another broadcasting course, depending on their goals. Coursework Core Communication Courses COMM 101 - Public Speaking COMM 110 - Mass Communication COMM 250 - Visual Communication COMM 280 - Mass Media Law COMM 340 - Intercultural Communication COMM 495 - Career Pathways in Communication COMM 498 - Senior Seminar 3 credit hours from any other Communication concentration Sports Media Concentration Courses COMM 425 - Sports Reporting COMM 390 - Sports Broadcasting COMM 220 - Newswriting COMM 251 - Video Production or COMM 435 - Feature Writing Careers in Sports Media Sports Reporter Statistician Broadcasting Sports Marketing ABOUT Health Communication is the study of how communication influences and changes healthcare. Students who study health communication learn topics such as health disparities, patient-provider relations, healthcare technology, and health research. Students graduating with a concentration in Health Communication are qualified to work in the health field or attend graduate school. CORE COMMUNICATION COURSES COMM 101 - Public Speaking COMM 110 - Mass Communication COMM 250 - Visual Communication COMM 280 - Mass Media Law COMM 340  - Intercultural Communication COMM 495 - Career Pathways in Communication COMM 498 - Senior Seminar 3 credit hours from any other Communication concentration Health Communication Concentration Courses COMM 304 - Health Communication COMM 305 - Health Communication Theory COMM 307 - Health Communication Technology COMM 308 - Cases in Health Communication Careers in Health Communication Clinic Public Relations Director Health Care Counselor Health Educator Hospital Director of Communications Media Center Publications Editor Medical Grants Writer Medical Training Supervisor Research Analyst School Healthcare Administrator Add a minor in communication to any major and ensure you stand out to future employers. A versatile and universally applicable skillset, a minor in communication will enhance your resume. You will need 18 hours of Communication coursework, nine of which need to be at the 300 level or higher. Add a minor in art to any major with 18 hours from the following: Art Required Courses (12 total hours) ART 105: Drawing Fundamentals (4 hours) ART 108: Studio Art for Non-Majors: 2D (2 hours) ART 109: Studio Art for Non-Majors: Clay (2 hours) ART 110: Focus on Visual Arts (2 hours) ART 404: Creative Process-Research Methods (2 hours) Concentration (choose one, totaling six hours)* Ceramics ART 203: Ceramics (4 hours) ART 303: Ceramics: Wheel (2) Fiber Art ART 207: Surface Design: Dyes/Pigments (2) ART 491: Special Topics in Studio Art (2) Graphics ART 230: Graphics/Digital Design (4) ART 331: Logos & Letterforms (2) Painting ART 202: Painting (4) ART 302: Advanced Painting (2) Photography ART 115: Basic Photographic Techniques (2) ART 225: Photography: Process and Practice (4) ART 326: Digital Photography (4) Printmaking ART 340: Intaglio Printmaking (2) ART 341: Relief Printmaking (2) Sculpture ART 309: Mixed Media (2) ART 315: Advanced Sculpture (2) *ART 491: Special Topics in Studio Art may be substituted for a total of 4-hours course credit in the concentration area. Add a minor in art therapy to any major with 21 hours from the following: Art Required Courses (17 total hours) ART 105: Drawing Fundamentals (4 hours) ART 108: Studio Art for Non-Majors: 2D (2 hours) ART 109: Studio Art for Non-Majors: Clay (2 hours) ART 370: Art Internship (2 hours) ART 204: Art Therapy Methods (one hour) PSYC 101: General Psychology (3 hours) PSYC 322: Introduction to Counseling (3 hours) Select 4 credit hours from the following: ART 110: Focus on Visual Art (2) ART 115: Basic Photographic Techniques (2) ART 202: Painting (4) ART 203: Ceramics (4) ART 225: Photography: Process and Practice (4) ART 303: Ceramics: Wheel (2) ART 309: Mixed Media (2) ART 326: Digital Photography (4) ART 341: Relief Printmaking (2) Major Requirements Communication majors at Wingate earn either a B.S. or B.A. degree. Students may also minor in Communication. Theory into Practice The theory is only the beginning. Communication majors apply their studies to real work experience. In addition to regular courses, you’ll be matched with internships in areas such as public relations, journalism and mass media. If writing’s your thing, try The Wingate Triangle , our student-led newspaper, or a multi-platform internship. Questions? Dr. Daina Nathaniel (704) 233-8364 d.nathaniel@wingate.edu