2003-2005 - Special Collections - University of Baltimore
2003-2005 - Special Collections - University of Baltimore
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Graduate Certificate in Communications and Design Theory<br />
Dr. Jonathan Shorr, Program Director<br />
The Graduate Certificate in Communications and Design Theory is intended for writers,<br />
designers, publication editors, video and hypermedia specialists, and other communication<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. It is a program <strong>of</strong> study that will allow pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to study the foundational<br />
concepts and procedures <strong>of</strong> communications design. It is intended to enhance<br />
advanced pr<strong>of</strong>essional careers by providing an understanding <strong>of</strong> the theory and history<br />
that informs the practice <strong>of</strong>communications design.<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
1) M.A.lM.S. degree or 12 post-baccalaureate credits with a GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.0<br />
2) Completion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Application for Graduate Admissions<br />
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS<br />
Each student must complete one course in theory, one course in history, and cwo elective<br />
courses. Srudents must maintain an overall grade point average <strong>of</strong>3.0. Students failing to<br />
maintain a 3.0 average may be placed on probation, suspended, or dismissed from the certificate<br />
program, according to <strong>University</strong> policies.<br />
Required Courses (6 credits)<br />
Take one course in theory and one course in history selectedfrom the following:<br />
Theory<br />
PBDS 635 Communication Theory and Ethics (3)<br />
PBDS 713 Language Theory: Syntax, Semantics, and Style (3)<br />
PBDS 714 Myth, Symbol, Sign (3)<br />
PBDS 715 Modern and Postmodern (3)<br />
PBDS 720 Digital Economy (3)<br />
History<br />
PBDS 710 History <strong>of</strong> Print (3)<br />
PBDS 711 History <strong>of</strong>Communication (3)<br />
PBDS 712 History <strong>of</strong>Graphic Design (3)<br />
Electives (6 credits)<br />
For a comprehemive list <strong>of</strong>approved electives, see website: http://raven.ubalt.edulcertificates<br />
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