Plan of Study Grid
First Year
1st SemesterCredits
Select one of the following: 3
Computer Science with Business Problems
Computer Programming and Graphics Problems
Introduction to Computer Science I
ENGL 101 English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing 3
MATH 101 Foundations of Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 3
Natural Science GER 3
Natural Sciences Lab:GER Elective 1
Social Sciences GER 3
FYS SEM First-Year Student Seminar 0
 Term Credits16
2nd Semester
History and Humanities GER 200 level 3
MATH 105 Elementary Probability and Statistics 3
ENGL 102 English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research 3
Natural Science GER 3
Free Elective 1 3
 Term Credits15
Second Year
1st Semester
COM 303 Video Narrative 1 3
COM 353 Applied Visual Communication 3
Technology Elective 3
Free Elective 2 3
Free Elective 3 3
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
HIST 345 Communication through the Ages 3
COM 354 Designing Digital Media 3
COM 339 Practical Journalism 3
Technology Elective 3
Track Option Elective 1 3
 Term Credits15
Third Year
1st Semester
COM 355 Digital Media Futures 3
History and Humanities GER 300+ level 3
Track Option Elective 2 3
Track Option Elective 3 3
Free Elective 4 3
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
STS 349 3
COM 312 Oral Presentations 3
History and Humanities GER 300+ level 3
Track Option Elective 4 3
Free Elective 5 3
 Term Credits15
Fourth Year
1st Semester
COM 318 Communication Theory and Practice 3
COM 490 Co-op Work Experience I 3
Track Option Elective 5 3
Track Option Elective 6 3
Free Elective 6 3
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
COM 491 Co-op Work Experience II 3
COM 496 Senior Project-Communication and Media 3
Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER 3
Free Elective 7 3
Free Elective 8 3
 Term Credits15
 Total Credits121
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 Communication and media core courses

Technology Electives

See the advisor for appropriate courses.

Communication and Media Track Options

  • Digital Expression
  • Journalism
  • Literature
  • Media Arts
  • Professional and Technical Communication
  • Theatre Arts

All concentrations require courses (twenty-four credits) and should be selected in consultation with the program director from a variety of NJIT and Rutgers-Newark course offerings.

Please consult the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences website for specific course listing. http://humanities.njit.edu/

This curriculum represents the maximum number of credits per semester for which a student is advised to register.  A full-time credit load is 12 credits.  First-year students are placed in a curriculum that positions them for success which may result in additional time needed to complete curriculum requirements. Continuing students should consult with their academic advisor to determine the appropriate credit load.