Communication - Messaging and Human Interaction Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
A maximum of three (3) internship credits (COMM 4890 ) count toward major hours. Credit for internship will not be given unless approved by the department chair at the beginning of the semester. See department for details.
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 (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree Type: Arts or Science Requirement (12* or 16** Credits)

Select one degree type from either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science:

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

or

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)

Bachelor of Arts 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 your Student Success Advisor for details.

Communication - Messaging and Human Interaction Curriculum (45 Credits)

Required Core Courses (9 Credits)

COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Humanities Breadth Area)
COMM 3100 - Communication Theory 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4000 - Research for Communication Careers 3 Credit(s)

Messaging and Human Interaction Emphasis Required Courses (27 Credits)

COMM 1030 - Introduction to Social Media 3 Credit(s)
COMM 1270 - Critical Thinking and Message Analysis 3 Credit(s)
COMM 2030 - Social Media Branding 3 Credit(s)
COMM 2110 - Communication in Human Interactions 3 Credit(s)
COMM 2120 - Team Work, Decision Making, and Leadership 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3030 - Social Media Strategies 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3110 - Persuasion 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3810 - Advanced Presentations and Speaking 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4030 - Social Media Management 3 Credit(s)

Messaging and Human Interaction Emphasis Electives (9 Credits)

In addition to the 36 core and required credits above, 9 department elective credits are required to complete the 45 total credits for the major.

The following courses are possible electives for the Messaging and Human Interaction Emphasis. See specific recommendations below for area concentrations.

COMM 2150 - Global Communication and Culture 3 Credit(s)
COMM 2507 - Reporting and Writing for Sports Media 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3150 - Nonverbal Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3850 - Communication in Organizations 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4240 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4501 - Conflict Management 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4502 - Corporate/Political Speechwriting and Analysis 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4504 - Health Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4506 - Family Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4600 - Topics in Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4890 - Internship in Communication 1-9 Credit(s)

Recommended Electives for Corporate and Strategic Communication Areas:

Please see advisor for additional information.

COMM 2507 - Reporting and Writing for Sports Media 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3850 - Communication in Organizations 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4240 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4501 - Conflict Management 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4520 - Event Planning and Management 3 Credit(s)

Recommended Electives for Interpersonal and Relational Communication Area:

Please see advisor for additional information.

COMM 2150 - Global Communication and Culture 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3150 - Nonverbal Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 3850 - Communication in Organizations 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 - Corporate/Political Speechwriting and Analysis 3 Credit(s)
COMM 4504 - Health Communication 3 Credit(s)

Additional Recommended Electives

Additional recommended electives or any other communication courses not listed:

COMM 4890 - Internship in Communication 1-9 Credit(s)

Free Electives (24-48 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Total Credits, B.A./B.S. Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Professional Application: Students make connections among concepts to synthesize and transfer their learning to new, complex situations that apply to professional and industry practices.
Message Development: Students strategically and responsibly apply appropriate technologies to explore, create, collaborate, and organize messages in a digital context.
Presentation Skill: Students will be able to research, organize, create, and present relevant messages to inform, persuade, entertain, or build rapport with selected and specific audiences.