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Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts

Requirements for a major in Communication Studies

Department Core (12 Hours)

COMM 110Human Communication

3
COMM 230Communication Theory & Research I

3
MASS 101Media & Society

3
Plus ONE of the following:
COMM 380Topics in Communication

3
COMM 385Intercultural Communication

3
COMM 386Difference, Power, & Privilege

3
Note: COMM 380 topics course requires advisor approval.

Media Skills (choose 1) (3 Hours)

MASS 111Multimedia Foundations

3
MASS 123Media Production 1

3
MASS 150Principles of Photography I

3
MASS 375Website Design & Online Communication

3
GRPH 201Software for Design

3
GRPH 350Information Design

3

Writing and Message Creation (choose 1) (3 Hours)

COMM 209Constructive Argumentation

3
COMM 420Business Communication Seminar

3
MASS 207Media Writing

3
WRIT 290Introduction to Creative Writing

3
WRIT 302Creative Nonfiction

3
WRIT 305Business Writing

3
WRIT 308Persuasive Writing

3
THEA 348Scriptwriting I

3

Approved Electives (9 Hours)

Choose 3 electives from COMM or MASS with advisor approval.
Program Elective

3
Program Elective

3
Program Elective

3

Notes: At least 2 electives must be at the 300-400 level.

Approved Minor, Certificate, or Cognate (Minimum 9 Hours)

Minor, Certificate, or Cognate approved by the Chair of the Communication department. Students completing cognate must include at least one course at the 200-level or higher.
Approved Minor, Certificate, or Cognate

Minimum 9
Note: Minors applied in satisfaction of this requirement are exempt from the 12-hour rule.

Junior Core 3 Hours

MASS 420Media Law & Ethics

3

Capstone (6 Hours)

Choose one of the following:
COMM 497Communication Internship

3
MASS 430Capstone in Media & Communication

3
Or
COMM 333Communication Theory & Research II

3
COMM 482Research Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours: 36-45