Communications Arts Major
Overview
Communication Arts at Cardinal Stritch University provides a wide
variety of career preparation opportunities, all offered within the
broader context of the liberal arts.
A Communication degree has no boundaries. It translates to multiple
work environments with its foundations in interpersonal, small group,
persuasive, oral, visual and written communication.
Students gain key skills and theory related to corporate, consumer,
and mediated communication settings. Within the major, students may
also choose to specialize their degree work in broadcast/media, interpersonal,
or organizational communication. Throughout the degree program, students
build a diversified portfolio demonstrating oral and written strengths,
as well as problem-solving, conflict resolution, leadership, and cross-cultural
understanding.
Internships for credit are available in all of the major programs at Stritch
and they provide a unique opportunity for the student to interact with
professionals in the work environment. A major in Communication Arts will
allow the student to develop the skills necessary to communicate with a
variety of audiences in a variety of settings. Career options include
entry-level positions in public relations, mass media, business and industrial communications,
advertising and public service. Many of our graduates continue their education in graduate or
law school.
Communication Major: 36 credits
Required courses for Major: CA 108, 210, 252, 401, 406, a minimum
of one writing course selected from CA 209, 311, 318 or BU 228,
and a minimum of 18 credits from CA course offerings and/or selected
Art course offerings. A maximum of nine credits from ART 111, 115, 202,
215, 309, 313, 315 and/or 415 can be counted toward the 36-credit
requirement. A maximum of six CA 403 Internship credits can be counted
toward the 36-credit requirement. No grade lower than a B- will be accepted
for CA 101 or the required writing course in the Communication major.
Broad Field English/Communication Arts Major: English 30-32 credits; Communication 24-25 credits
See English Department for details.
Communication Minor: 24 credits
Required courses for Minor: CA 108, 210, 252, 406.
One writing course selected from CA 209, 311, 318 or BU 228 is strongly recommended.
Required courses for Elementary Education Minor:
Speech/Communication: CA 108, 201, 202, 209, 210, 252, 317.
Faculty
Melissa Capitano
Adjunct Faculty
(414) 410-4668
Mary Carson
Department Chair-Assistant Professor
(414) 410-4175
micarson@stritch.edu
Cheri A. Frey-Hartel
Assistant Professor
(414) 410-4176
cafrey-hartel@stritch.edu
Mary Jo S. Janicik
Assistant Professor
(414) 410-4173
msjanicik@stritch.edu
Barbara S. Spies
Assistant Professor
(414) 410-4691
bsspies@stritch.edu
Alumni
Ryan Wickens, ’06, Zigman Joseph Stephenson, Milwaukee, WIJodi Puetz, ’04, Account executive, Zigman Joseph Stephenson, Milwaukee, WI
Jennifer Nelson, ’98, Meeting Manager, American Express Corp.