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Communication (B.A.)
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Communication (Minor)


Communication (B.A.)

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

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

Minimum Grade Requirements: Students majoring in Communication must achieve a minimum grade of C in four foundation courses: COM 100 Media Communication, COM 101 Public Speaking, COM 206 Introduction to Public Relations, and COM 209 Introduction to Journalism.

Suggested Degree Plan

Year One

Fall

  • COM 100 Media Communication§
    EN 101 Composition I*
    Mathematics elective*
    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) Communication Emphasis courses§ **
    Humanities elective*
    Social Sciences elective*
    Elective or minor course

Year Three

Fall

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

Spring

  • Two (2) Communication Emphasis courses§ **
    Humanities elective*
    Two (2) elective or minor courses

Year Four

Fall

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

Spring

  • COM 400 Internship§
    Two (2) Communication Emphasis courses§ **
    Humanities elective*

§ Requirement for the major
*See Liberal Arts Core requirements for details.
**Communication Emphasis courses will be chosen from the following:

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

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

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

Visual/Media Communication: 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 Communication 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
COM 100 Media Communication
COM 209 Introduction to Journalism
Three (3) courses from the following: COM 305 Journalism II, COM 315 Writing for the New Media, COM 317 Editing and the Editorial Process, COM 200 Desktop Publishing, COM 203 Photography, COM 303 Video Production, COM 308 Web Design, COM 309 Web Multimedia Design

Speech Communication

Students who have or will have completed a licensure program and seek an additional licensure in Speech Communication must take
COM 101 Public Speaking
COM 204 Oral Interpretation
COM 307 Broadcast Delivery
COM 310 Presentational Communication
COM 301 Intercultural Communication or COM 425 Senior Seminar


Communication Minor

Minor Requirements