Communication & Media — study plan
American University of Kuwait (AUK) College of Arts & Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 42
- Degree
- bachelor
The Communication & Media study plan at American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 25 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Approaches to Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ARAB101 | Arabic Language I | 3 |
| MATH-EL | Quantitative Reasoning / Mathematics Elective Elective | 3 |
| NSCI-EL | Natural Science Distribution Elective Elective | 4 |
| SOSC-EL | Social Science Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| HUMN-EL | Humanities Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| ARTS-EL | Fine Arts Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
Communication Core Requirements 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| COMM110 | Digital Foundations | 3 |
| COMM211 | Theories and Research Methods in Communication | 3 |
| COMM470 | Internship in Communication | 3 |
| COMM480 | Seminar in Communication | 3 |
Communication Concentration Courses (select 24 credits) 45 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM111 | Images in Media Elective | 3 |
| COMM206 | Mass Media Writing Elective | 3 |
| COMM230 | Principles of Advertising Elective | 3 |
| COMM240 | Principles of Public Relations Elective | 3 |
| COMM310 | Broadcast Journalism Elective | 3 |
| COMM312 | News Reporting and Editing Elective | 3 |
| COMM313 | Documentary Production Elective | 3 |
| COMM320 | Mass Media Law Elective | 3 |
| COMM325 | Mass Communication and Society Elective | 3 |
| COMM350 | Organizational Communication and Leadership Elective | 3 |
| COMM360 | Public Relations Writing Elective | 3 |
| COMM402 | PR Campaigns Elective | 3 |
| COMM425 | International Case Studies in Public Relations Elective | 3 |
| COMM455 | Advertising Media Planning Elective | 3 |
| COMM460 | Advertising Campaigns Elective | 3 |
Communication Electives (select 7 courses / 21 credits) 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-EL1 | Communication Elective Elective | 3 |
| COMM-EL2 | Communication Elective Elective | 3 |
| COMM-EL3 | Communication Elective Elective | 3 |
| COMM-EL4 | Communication Elective Elective | 3 |
| COMM-EL5 | Communication Elective Elective | 3 |
| COMM-EL6 | Communication Elective Elective | 3 |
| COMM-EL7 | Communication Elective Elective | 3 |
Free Electives 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FREE-EL1 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL2 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL3 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL4 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL5 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL6 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| FREE-EL7 | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Communication & Media
How many credit hours is Communication & Media at American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
Communication & Media at American University of Kuwait (AUK) requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.
How many years is Communication & Media at American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
The study plan for Communication & Media spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Communication & Media award?
Communication & Media at American University of Kuwait (AUK) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.