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Nov 27, 2024
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2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Communication Studies [COM]
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The communication studies major emphasizes critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Core courses provide students with a strong foundation in all aspects of human communication. Elective courses within the major allow students to design a program of study that meets their personal learning objectives and career goals.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Examine various forms of communication as vehicles of human expression.
- Examine various forms of communication theory.
- Demonstrate the significance of communicative expression within cultural contexts.
- Generate and format information in written form for distribution via various media.
- Exhibit proficiency in oral discourse.
- Analyze the relationship between the media and society.
- Analyze ethical issues relating to communication and the media.
- Demonstrate use of information sources, analysis, and use of evidence
Career Potential
- Advertising
- Entertainment
- Event Planning
- Government Relations
- Journalism
- Media Planning
- Media Sales
- Public Relations
- Social Media Management
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The major's 40 credit hour requirement must be taken from the following:
A. Required Core Courses: 28 credit hours
B. Choose
Twelve additional credit hours of communication studies courses (excluding COM 390, COM 392, COM 393, COM 394) with at least six credit hours at the 300 level or above, or one of the following concentrations in communication studies.
Concentrations:
- Journalism [JOUR]
- Media Production [MEPD]
- Public Relations and Advertising [PRAD]
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120
Example of the B.A. in Communication Studies over four years
The sample program listed is model for communication studies majors with or without a concentration. It does not reflect the expectations for all of the programs. Students should consult an advisor to obtain up-to-date program requirements and to formulate a degree plan.
The sample program listed is also for the Journalism concentration and the Public Relations and Advertising concentration.
Fall Total credit hours: 16-17
Foreign language 101
GE course Spring Total credit hours: 16-17
Foreign language 102
GE course
GE course
Fall Total credit hours: 16
Foreign language 201
Elective
GE course
Participation course Spring Total credit hours: 16
Foreign language 202
GE course
GE course
Elective
Participation course
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COM 300-level elective for COM majors or
Fall Total credit hours: 15
GE course
Spring Total credit hours: 16
GE course
LAS elective
LAS elective
Participation course
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COM 300-level elective for COM majors or
Fall Total credit hours: 16
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Participation course
and
COM 300-level elective for COM majors or
Spring Total credit hours: 12
Internship or
Study abroad or
Learning Community involvement or elective
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