Communication Studies, B.A.

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.

Required for a Major in Communication Studies:

CMST 1001 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 cr.
CMST 1009 - Forensic Speaking Laboratory 1 cr.
CMST 1018 - Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
CMST 2001 - Public Speaking 3 cr.
CMST 2060 - Small Group Communication 3 cr.
CMST 3035 - Nonverbal Communication 3 cr. or
CMST 3044 - Organizational Communication 3 cr. or
CMST 4004 3 cr.
CMST 3005 - Oral Interpretation 3 cr. or
CMST 4005 - Advanced Public Communication 3 cr.
CMST 3010 - Communication and Conflict 3 cr. or
CMST 3011 - Argumentation and Debate 3 cr. or
CMST 3030 - Persuasion 3 cr.
CMST 3041 - Communication and Gender 3 cr. or
CMST 4004 - Intercultural Communication 3 cr. or
CMST 4051 - American Public Address 3 cr. or
CMST 4052 - Criticism of Contemporary Communication 3 cr. or
CMST 4053 - Rhetoric of Social Movements 3 cr.
CMST 4050 - Communication Theory 3 cr.
COMM 4090 - Internship 2 cr.

Total Hours 30

Additional Information:

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

Freshman Year

Core English Composition 6 cr. *
Core Humanities 6 cr. *
Core Natural/Physical Science 3 cr. *
Core Social Science 3 cr. *
CSCI 1070 - Computer Literacy 3 cr.
MCOM 2001 - Mass Communications and Society 3 cr.
CMST 1001 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 cr.
CMST 1018 - Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
UNIV 1001 - University Seminar 1 cr.

Total Hours 30

Sophomore Year

Core Humanities 3 cr. *
Core Mathematics 6 cr. *
Core Natural/Physical Science 6 cr. *
Foreign Language 6 cr.
CMST 1009 - Forensic Speaking Laboratory 1 cr.
CMST 2001 - Public Speaking 3 cr.
CMST 2060 - Small Group Communication 3 cr.

Total Hours 28

Junior Year

Core Social Science 3 cr. *
Core Fine Arts 3 cr. *
MCOM 2002 - Media Performance 3 cr. or
MCOM 2010 - Writing for Media 3 cr.
CMST 3035 - Nonverbal Communication 3 cr. or
CMST 3044 - Organizational Communication 3 cr. or
CMST 4026 - Health Communication 3 cr. or
CMST 4062 - Advanced Small Group Communication 3 cr.
CMST 3005 - Oral Interpretation 3 cr. or
CMST 4005 - Advanced Public Communication 3 cr.
CMST 3010 - Communication and Conflict 3 cr. or
CMST 3011 - Argumentation and Debate 3 cr. or
CMST 3030 - Persuasion 3 cr.
Minor/Electives 12 cr.

Total Hours 30

Senior Year

COMM 4000 - Communication Capstone 3 cr. ^uc
MCOM 3060 - Public Relations Principles and Case Studies 3 cr. or
MCOM 3070 - Mass Communication Theory and Research 3 cr. or
MCOM 4071 - Visual Communication 3 cr.
CMST 3041 - Communication and Gender 3 cr. or
CMST 4051 - American Public Address 3 cr. or
CMST 4052 - Criticism of Contemporary Communication 3 cr. or
CMST 4053 - Rhetoric of Social Movements 3 cr.
CMST 4050 - Communication Theory 3 cr.
CMST 4090 2 cr.
Minor/Electives 18 cr.

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.