Communication, Communication Studies Concentration, B.A.

Additional requirements for a Concentration in Communication Studies

• COMM 2044 - Organizational Communication
• COMM 2060 - Small Group Communication
• COMM 4004 - Intercultural Communication
• COMM 4052 - Criticism of Contemporary Communication

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• 9 hrs from:
• COMM 2000  
• COMM 2030  
• COMM 2040  
• COMM 2052  
• COMM 3005  
• COMM 3010  
• COMM 3030  
• COMM 3035  
• COMM 3042  
• COMM 4001  
• COMM 4026  
• COMM 4071  
• COMM 4081  
• COMM 4091  

Communication Core Courses:

• COMM 1018 - Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 2001 - Public Speaking
• COMM 2010 - Writing for Professional Communicators
• COMM 2020 - Visual Literacy
• COMM 3070 - Methods of Investigation
• COMM 4000 - Communication Ethics
• COMM 4050 - Communication Theory
• COMM 4090 - Internship

Required for a Major in Communication, B.A.

This curriculum provides students with flexibility plus knowledge and skills to pursue careers in communication studies and integrated media.

Majors in Communication are required to complete core courses and one of the following concentrations:

1. Communication, Communication Studies Concentration, B.A.  
2. Communication, Integrated Media Concentration, B.A.  

Students are advised to include additional COMM courses among their general electives. Majors may, but are not required, to complete a minor.

Students must earn a “C” or better in all courses in the major. If “D” or “F” is earned in a course that is a prerequisite, the course must be repeated until a “C” or better is earned before attempting the course for which it is a prerequisite.

Communication majors are expected to participate in co-curricular activities within the department, such as student media productions and speech and debate forum.

A departmental writing skills exam is administered several times throughout the semester as part of COMM 2010 . All students must pass the exam with a score of 60 or better in order to pass the course and advance in the Communication major.

Note:

*See University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Core Curriculum   requirements.