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.
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