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Communication Studies: Majors

 

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.

 

 

Required Core Communication Classes

 TOTAL    35
Required Core CommunicationCourses 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
     
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
     
Select from one of the following   Credits
COM 251 Group Discussion 4
COM 252 Argumentation and Debate 4
     
Select from one of the following   Credits
COM 253 Interpersonal Communication 4
COM 302 Interpersonal Communication 4
     
Select One of the Following  
COM 369 Mass Media and Society 3
COM 382 Media History 3
COM 330 Media Aesthetics 3
COM 460 Communication Law 4
     
Select One of the Following  
COM 375 Interviewing 4
COM 430 Listening 4
     
Select Four Credits From the Following  
COM 445 Speech Criticism 4
COM 450 Speech Composition 4
     
Select Four Credits From the Following  
COM 485 Senior Seminar (Thesis) 5
COM 490 Contracted Field Experience 5
     
  Total (including core classes) 72-73