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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Communication Studies, B.A.


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The Communication Studies curriculum provides an integrative critical view of communication and a critical understanding of the role of communication in culture and society. A student electing a major in Communication Studies will learn to speak eloquently, write effectively, interact cooperatively, use a range of listening styles, argue persuasively and think critically.

The requirements for the major in Communication Studies include cognate courses consisting of related studies in Mass Communications. A student electing a major in Communication Studies has the option of choosing a concentration in Multi-Media Performance and an academic minor.

The student must earn a grade of “C” or better in each course required in the major, including the University Capstone, COMM 4000 . A grade of “D” is non-progressive; the course must be repeated with a minimum grade of “C” before a student can progress to the next sequential course. A course transferred from another institution must show a grade of “C” or better.

Total Hours 30


Additional Information:


A student electing a major in Communication Studies has the option of choosing an academic minor.


 

Freshman Year


Total Hours 30


Sophomore Year


Total Hours 28


Total Hours 30


Total Hours 32


Total hours for degree 120


Note:


*Communication Studies majors should see Core Curriculum (College of Arts and Sciences)  requirements.

Additional Information:


A student electing a major in Communication Studies has the option of choosing an academic minor.

Communication Studies majors and minors must participate in Forensics activities.

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