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Communications (B.A.)
Teaching Licensure Additional Endorsements
Minor in Communications

Communications (B.A.)

he Communications major is designed for students seeking a strong focus on writing, speaking, and selected media skills. Students will choose an emphasis in public/corporate communications, journalism/broadcasting, speech communications, or visual/media communications. Graduates are prepared for entry positions in broadcasting, publications, public relations, and other media. The major provides excellent preparation for graduate study in communications, law, and journalism.

Students may also choose a double major in Communications and English. The double major calls for the completion of 30 credits in Communications and 30 credits in English. The designated track in Communications emphasizes speech and journalism, while the designated track in English emphasizes literature. Students who choose this double major may also pursue secondary school certification in English. Students interested in the requirements for a double major in Communications and English should confer with advisors in each area.

Program Recommendation: It is recommended that Communications majors purchase a personal computer and software designated by the major.

Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C- is required in any course within the Communications major that serves as a prerequisite for a higher-numbered course.

Suggested degree plan

Year One

Fall

  • COM 100 Media Communications§
  • EN 101 Composition I*
  • MA 121 Introduction to Mathematical Problem Solving*
  • ECO/POL/PSY/SOC 100 Introduction to the Social Sciences*
  • Elective or minor course
  • SEM 101 Freshman Seminar

Spring

  • COM 101 Public Speaking§
  • EN 102 Composition II*
  • Science elective*
  • Health elective*
  • Elective or minor course

Year Two

Fall

  • COM 206 Introduction to Public Relations§
  • COM 209 Introduction to Journalism§
  • Humanities elective*
  • Social Sciences elective*
  • Elective or minor course*

Spring

  • Two (2) Communications emphasis courses§ **
  • Humanities elective*
  • Social Sciences elective*
  • Elective or minor course

Year Three

Fall

  • Communications emphasis elective§ **
  • Writing 300-level elective*
  • Social Sciences 300/400-level elective*
  • Humanities elective*
  • Elective or minor course*

Spring

  • Two (2) Communications emphasis courses§ **
  • Humanities elective*
  • Two (2) elective or minor courses

Year Four

Fall

  • COM 425 Senior Seminar in Communications§
  • Communications emphasis course§ **
  • Humanities 300-level elective*
  • Two (2) elective or minor courses

Spring

  • COM 400 Internship§
  • Two (2) Communications emphasis courses§ **
  • Humanities elective*

§ Requirement for the major
*See Liberal Arts Core requirements for details.
**Communications emphasis electives will be chosen from the following:

Journalism/Broadcasting: COM 209 Introduction to Journalism, COM 305 Journalism II, COM 315 Writing for the New Media, COM 317 Editing and the Editorial Process, COM 307 Broadcast Delivery, COM 201 Communication History, COM 200 Desktop Publishing, COM 322 Principles of Communications Law

Public/Corporate Communications: COM 206 Introduction to Public Relations, COM 302 Public Relations Techniques, COM 318 Public Relations Case Studies, COM 320 Organizational Communications, COM 310 Presentational Communications, COM 301 Intercultural Communications, COM 322 Principles of Communications Law

Speech Communications: COM 101 Public Speaking, COM 211 Principles of Language, COM 204 Oral Interpretation, COM 310 Presentational Communications, COM 212 Introduction to the Technique of Acting, COM 307 Broadcast Delivery, COM 301 Intercultural Communication

Visual/Media Communications: COM 303-304 Video Production I & II, COM 200 Desktop Publishing, COM 203 Photography: Digital Imaging, COM 308 Web Design, COM 309 Web Multimedia Design, COM 322 Principles of Communications Law

Teaching Licensure Additional Endorsements

Journalism

Students who have or will have completed a licensure program and seek an additional licensure in Journalism must take:

Speech Communication

Students who have or will have completed a licensure program and seek an additional licensure in Speech Communication must take:

Minor in Communications

Minor Requirements