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The Communication Studies major combines traditional liberal arts courses
with professional courses in oral, written, and visual communication. It is
intended for students who seek broad-based training in communication, suitable
for graduate study, professional study, or a variety of careers in business and
industry. Students in the major are required to pursue a minor in a complimentary
field, as approved by a faculty adviser.
| Course # |
Required Core Communication Classes |
Credits |
| COM 201 |
Introduction to Mass Media |
4 |
| COM 207 |
Survey of Oral Communication |
4 |
| COM 208 |
Introduction to Media Writing |
4 |
| COM 289 |
Communication Orientation |
1 |
| COM 300 |
Communication Research Methods |
3 |
| COM 321 |
Visual Communication |
4 |
| COM 333 |
Communication Ethics |
3 |
| COM 489 |
Portfolio Assessment |
1 |
| Total Core Classes |
24 |
| Course # |
Required Communication Studies Courses |
Credits |
| COM 340 |
Rhetorical Theories |
4 |
| COM 345 |
Business and Professional Speaking |
4 |
| COM 350 |
Persuasion |
4 |
| COM 365 |
Organizational Communication |
4 |
| COM 401 |
Communication Concepts and Processes |
4 |
| COM 451 |
Assessment of Communication Behavior |
4 |
| Course # |
Select from one of the following: |
Credits |
| COM 251 |
Group Discussion |
4 |
| COM 252 |
Argumentation and Debate |
4 |
| Course # |
Select from one of the following: |
Credits |
| COM 253 |
Interpersonal Communication |
4 |
| COM 302 |
Intercultural Communication |
4 |
| Course # |
Select from one of the following: |
Credits |
| COM 369 |
Mass Media and Society |
3 |
| COM 382 |
Media History |
3 |
| COM 330 |
Media Aesthetics |
3 |
| COM 460 |
Communication Law |
4 |
| Course # |
Select from one of the following: |
Credits |
| COM 375 |
Interviewing |
4 |
| COM 430 |
Listening |
4 |
| Course # |
Select from one of the following: |
Credits |
| COM 445 |
Speech Criticism |
4 |
| COM 450 |
Speech Composition |
4 |
| Course # |
Select from one of the following: |
Credits |
| COM 485 |
Senior Seminar (Thesis) |
5 |
| COM 490 |
Contracted Field Experience |
5 |
Total (including core classes): 72-73 Credits
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