Communication Studies (B.A.)

Core Requirements

Total Hours: 40

• Social Science - 3
• Biological Science¹ - 3
• Physical Science¹ - 3
• Biological or Physical Science Sequence¹ - 3

• ENGL 101 - English Composition I
• ENGL 102 - English Composition II
• FFND 101 - Freshman Foundations
• HIST 101 - European History to 1648
• HIST 201 - American History to 1877
• MAAP 200 - Midpoint Assessment of Academic Progress Examination
• MATH 113 - College Algebra
• MATH 231 - Elementary Probability and Statistical Inference
• ORIN 101 - Freshman Orientation
• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
• THEA 161 - Theatre Arts Appreciation

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• Select one of the following:

• HIST 102 - European History since 1648
• HIST 202 - American History since 1877

Requirements for Majors

Total Hours: 80

• Approved Electives- 18
• Approved Electives (300+) - 18
• Hours for Concentration- 15

• COMM 101 - Introduction to Communication Studies
• COMM 201 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
• COMM 203 - Small Group Communication
• COMM 205 - Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 301 - Business and Professional Speaking
• COMM 407 - Communication Theory
• COMM 490 - Senior Capstone Project
• COMM 493 - Speech Communication Research Practicum
• CPST 101 - Computer Literacy and Data Processing

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• Select one of the following:

• COMM 375 - Intercultural Communication
• MCOM 385 - Diversity and Intercultural Communication

Notes

¹Six (6) hours must be selected from the approved Writing Enriched courses- see General Education Requirements  section.

Critical Thinking Concentration

Total Hours: 15

• COMM 220 - Persuasion
• COMM 222 - Parliamentary Procedure
• COMM 306 - Interviewing
• COMM 333 - Argumentation and Advocacy
• COMM 420 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism

Organizational Communication Studies Concentration

Total Hours: 15

• COMM 204 - Introduction to Organizational Communication
• COMM 304 - Communication in Organizations
• COMM 306 - Interviewing
• COMM 385 - Sales Communication
• COMM 491 - Internship in Communication

Professional Sales Communication Concentration

Total Hours: 15

• COMM 385 - Sales Communication
• COMM 408 - Attitude Change and Motivation
• COMM 485 - Advanced Sales Communication
• COMM 491 - Internship in Communication

Total Hours for Degree: 120