Communication - Communication Studies Emphasis, B.A.

Students using “Communications Studies” as a composite with another communication emphasis must take the Communication Core (6) and the Required Courses (15) and at least three more credits in communication studies for a minimum of 24 credits in the area.

General Education Requirement (33-35 Credits)

See General Education .

Core Course Requirements 13 credits (must take ENGL 2010 & MATH 1040 )
Knowledge Area Requirements 20-22 credits (must take COMM 1010 for Humanities Knowledge Area)

Experiential Education University Requirement - EDGE Program (3 Credits)

NOTE: As of 7/12/2019, students pursuing this bachelor’s degree are no longer required to complete the EDGE courses for graduation.

See Experiential Education .

EDGE 1010 - Becoming an Engaged Learner 1 credit
EDGE 3000-level (EDGE 3010 , EDGE 3020 , EDGE 3030 , EDGE 3040 , or EDGE 3050 ) 1 credit
EDGE 4000-level (EDGE 4010 , EDGE 4020 , EDGE 4030 , EDGE 4040 , or EDGE 4050 ) 1 credit

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)

B.A. Degree - Foreign Language Requirement (16 credits)

** Note: One semester of a foreign language may also fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement. The 16 credits may be fulfilled by taking four semesters of a foreign language or by testing out of a language and purchasing the credits. These credits are typically counted in the degree total at the bottom of the page. Consult a Student Success Advisor for details.

Communication Studies Curriculum Summary (42 Credits)

Core Menu (6 Credits)

COMM 3020 - Communication Research 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4350 - Communication Theory 3 Credit(s) (Prerequisite: COMM 3020 )

Communication Studies Emphasis Required Courses (15 Credits)

COMM 1310 - Thinking & Listening Critically 3 Credit(s)
COMM 2110 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 2120 - Team Work, Decision Making & Leadership 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3810 - Advanced Presentations & Speaking 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4010 - Persuasion 3 Credit(s)

Communication Studies Emphasis Electives (21 Credits)

In addition to the 21 core and required credits above, 21 department elective credits are required to complete the 42 required credits for the major.

The following courses are possible electives for the Communication Studies Emphasis. See specific recommendations below for area concentrations.

COMM 2150 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3150 - Nonverbal Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3850 - Organizational Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4501 - Conflict Management 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4502 - Political Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4503 - Human Resource Development 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4504 - Health Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4506 - Family Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4950 - Public Relations Campaigns 3 Credit(s)

Recommended Electives for Corporate and Strategic Communication Areas:

Please see advisor for additional information.

COMM 3850 - Organizational Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4501 - Conflict Management 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4503 - Human Resource Development 3 Credit(s)

Recommended Electives for Interpersonal and Relational Communication Area:

Please see advisor for additional information.

COMM 3150 - Nonverbal Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3850 - Organizational Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4504 - Health Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4506 - Family Communication 3 Credit(s)

Recommended Electives for Public Persuasion Communication Area:

Please see advisor for additional information.

COMM 4502 - Political Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4504 - Health Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4950 - Public Relations Campaigns 3 Credit(s)

Additional Recommended Electives

Additional recommended electives or any other communication courses not listed.

COMM 4600 - Topics in Communication 3 Credit(s) (Variable Topics - Repeatable with different topic up to 9 credits toward major)
COMM 4890 - Internship in Communication 1 to 9 Credit(s) *
* Maximum 3 internship credits toward major hours. See academic advisor. Credit for internship will not be given unless approved by advisor and department chair at the beginning of the semester.

Free Electives

Free Electives (includes completing BA/BA requirements) to complete 120 Credit degree.

Total Credits, B.A. Degree: 120

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