Major and minor advising
Your major advisor can help you plan and select courses, make course substitutions, and discuss special requirements / opportunities related to the major.
- Students majoring in Communication Studies (BA) or Journalism (BA) are required to complete a minor
- Students majoring in Communication Design (BFA), Kinesiology (BA), Media Arts (BA), or Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management (BSc) are required to complete an internship
Meet with your major advisor every semester. To see your major advisor, go to Portal -> Student Center -> Academic Progress -> Advisor Information.
- What is a major and minor?
A major is a focused area of study that you get to choose; a minor is similar, but requires fewer courses. Most careers do not require a specific major—instead, careers usually require skills and experiences that can come from a variety of majors.
CME majors excel at preparing students for rewarding careers and fulfilling lives after graduation. Every major does this differently, but all CME majors teach students in-demand skills, including effective communication, information analysis, creative problem-solving, and relationship building.
CME majors offer meaningful, memorable, and marketable opportunities:
- Internship for academic credit
- Field school and outdoor learning (Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management)
- DJing and managing a digital radio station (KCSC)
- Developing professional communication solutions (Tehama Group Communications)
- Reporting the news (The Orion)
- Clinical experiences (Clinic for Communication Disorders, Autism Clinic)
- Speech and Debate Team (Forensics)
- And more!
- CME majors and minorsMajors
- Communication Design (BFA)
- Communication Sciences and Disorders (BSc)
- Communication Studies (BA)
- Exercise Physiology (BSc)
- Journalism (BA)
- Kinesiology (BA)
- Liberal Studies (BA) - for elementary teaching
- Media Arts (BA)
- Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management (BSc)
Minors
- Exploring majors and minors
Choosing a major or minor is often exciting, but sometimes it can be difficult because of the number of choices. We recommend you explore what is available and meet with an advisor to talk about your interests and goals.
- Review your options. The Catalog has a search function that lets you explore majors and minors. Type in words related to your interests, like "parks" or "media" and the Catalog will show relevant majors and minors.
- Take an introductory course. Most majors and minors offer courses that introduce students to that area of study and count toward GE.
- Take the Focus 2 assessment. The Career Center offers a free assessment to help students explore their interests and career goals.
- Meet with an advisor. Talking about your thinking with the CME Student Success Team can help clarify your goals and interests, which will help you make the best decision.
- Changing your major or minor
Changing your major or minor is simple, but you should consider what motivates you to make the change. Does the new major or minor better fit your interests and goals? Whatever the reason, it's important to think about why. Changing your major or minor could add time (and cost) to finishing your degree if the new major is only distantly related to the current major.
To change your major or minor:
- Meet with an advisor for the new major or minor. They can explain the knowledge and skills you will learn in the major or minor and any necessary changes to your course schedule. During your meeting, discuss the "Degree Progress Report - What If," which will show how many courses you will need to complete the new major or minor.
- Fill out the Plan Change Form. You will need your Chico State ID number.
- Submit the completed and signed Plan Change Form to the Registrar's Office.
- If the form is printed, signatures must be in ink and the form must be brought to SSC 110.
- If the form is digital, signatures must be added via Adobe Sign and the form must be sent to registrar@csuchico.edu.