Communication Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

The communication studies major is designed to prepare students for careers in communication consulting and analysis, speech writing, sales or organizational administration, as well as further graduate education in the areas of law, higher education and ministry. The major combines practical skill development with breadth of study in the discipline of communication. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).

• Natural World mathematics course in core curriculum: MAT2055.

Communication Core 19 cr COM1005 Introduction to Communication Studies 2 COM2107 Communication Theory 4 COM3106 Communication in Groups and Organizations 4 COM3107 Intercultural Communication 4 COM3835 Communication Careers Seminar 1 COM4105 Mass Media and Society (WCE, OCE) 4 Communication Studies Required Courses: 18–19 cr COM3105 Gender and Family Communication 4 COM4207 Global Communication and International Relations 4 COM4308 Communication Research Methods 4 SPE3175 Persuasion or 4 SPE3176 Advanced Public Speaking and Speech Writing Workshops: 2–3 Five enrollments selected from EMC, JOU, PRL, THE courses numbered 1625, 2625–2627, 2629, 4625–4627. 4629, at least two of which must be taken for credit.   Courses selected from the following 9–10 cr COM4805 Special Topics in Communication is recommended Choose from upper level courses with CMC, COM, EMC, JOU, PRL, SPE, THE prefix. Other courses may be applied with approval of department chairperson. Workshops do not apply.   Foreign Language 0–8 cr Must achieve second semester of first-year language sequence or higher. See the catalog.  Note: WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.