Communication Studies (B.A., B.S.)

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The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) are academically equivalent within the department.

Communication Studies Major (B.A., B.S.**, 37-38 hours). A minor or second major is also required.
Core Requirements24 hours
COMM 1250 Introduction to Communication Studies4 hours
COMM 1510 Intercultural Communication4 hours
COMM 2300 Communication Theory4 hours
COMM 3500 Research Methods4 hours
COMM 3700 Organizational Communication4 hours
COMM 4100 Communication in the Professions4 hours
Electives7 hours
(minimum)
COMM 2360 Experiencing the Culture of Italy  
COMM 2400 Communication and Leadership  
COMM 2550 Health Communication  
COMM 2600 Mass Media  
COMM 2970 Internship*  
COMM 3200 Persuasive Communication  
COMM 3300 Public Relations  
COMM 3600 Principles of Advertising  
COMM 3800 Communication through Dialogue  
COMM 4900 Selected Topics  

*The 2000-level internship may only be taken as an addition to at least 5 elective hours (e.g., a combination of any of the other electives equaling 5 hours). The class may be repeated.

Capstone Experience6-7 hours
COMM 4970 Internship2-3 hours
COMM 4980 Communication and Contemporary Society4 hours
Minor or Second Major Required

 

**A Communication Studies major customarily earns either a B.A. or B.S. degree. However, if a student has a first major that is associated with a different baccalaureate degree, the Communication Studies major may serve as a second major for the degree associate with the first major (B.F.A., B.M., B.S.N.).