Concentration Overview
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The concentration in Communications offered under the BA degree in Liberal Studies includes an 18-credit program that provides students with a solid foundation in the field of communications. The curriculum explores the various aspects of creating, transmitting, and analyzing messages which flow among individuals, groups, organizations, and societies. Students who complete this concentration may also earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Communications.
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)
SOC-101 | Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
ETH-230 | Ethics in the Digital Age | 3 |
POS-110 | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)
Select two featured courses from the list below
SOC-291 | Criminology | 3 |
HIS-114 | American History II | 3 |
HIS-121 | Introduction to World History I | 3 |
HUM-103 | Introduction to the Humanities III: Music | 3 |
PHI-130 | Introduction to Critical Reasoning | 3 |
D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)
For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Scientific Knowledge.
II. Area of Study (45 Credits)
A. Concentration (18 Credits)
COM-120 | Introduction to Mass Communications I | 3 |
COM-121 | Introduction to Mass Communications II | 3 |
COM-265 | Communication in the Digital Age | 3 |
COM-330 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
COM-335 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
Select one of the following courses
B. Complete 24 Credits of Liberal Studies Courses
For additional TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
C. Capstone (3 Credits)
III. Electives (30 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. |
Total Credit Hours: 120