Communication Studies

Degree offered: Bachelor of Arts
Certificate offered: Communication Studies

See Also:
Journalism Minor
Theatre Minor
Graphic Design

The Communication Studies major focuses on communication processes in interpersonal, group, organizational and mass communication contexts. Such processes include historical perspectives of rhetoric and contemporary applications regarding face-to-face interaction, public speaking, mass media venues and the new communication technologies. Knowledge gained from this study prepares the student for a variety of occupations that build upon an awareness of communication dynamics. In a more general sense, the Communication Studies graduate will enter the world of work poised with a keen awareness of the role of communication in the evolving information age within which we live.

• Communication Course Descriptions

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Requirements for a B.A. in Communication Studies

Courses	Credits	Prerequisites/Corerequisites See course descriptions
COM 105 Foundations of Oral Communication	4*
COM 132 Interpersonal Communication	4*
COM 260 Mass Media	4*
COM 348: TS: Rhetorical Communication Theory	4*	ENG 101-102 or ENG 110-111
COM 498 Communication Seminar	4*	Senior standing or consent of instructor
COM electives (12 credits)	12*	See course descriptions
Total Credits Required	32
*used to calculate Major GPA

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Requirements for a Minor in Commuincation Studies

Courses	Credits	Prerequisites/Corerequisites See course descriptions
COM 105 Foundations of Oral Communication	4
COM 132 Interpersonal Communication	4
COM 348: TS: Rhetorical Communication Theory	4	ENG 101-102 or ENG 110-111
COM electives	8	See course descriptions
Total Credits Required	20

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Requirements for a Certificate in Communication Studies

Courses	Credits	Prerequisites/Corerequisites See course descriptions
COM 105 Foundations of Oral Communication	4
COM 132 Interpersonal Communication	4
COM 303 Organizational Communication	4
PRS 201 Principles of Public Relations	4
PRS 205 News Writing	4
Divisional Elective	4	Chosen from oral, written or visual communication
Total Credits Required	24