Major in Communication Studies

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites. *See the University Core requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options. ** See Arts and Sciences Core requirements section of catalog approved list of course options.

BA with a Major in Communication Studies-PDF

FRESHMAN YEAR

FALL HOURS

COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication 3

ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3

MATH (above College Algebra, except 2090)** 3

LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate) 3

Natural Sciences** 4

Total 16

SOPHOMORE YEAR

FALL HOURS

COMM 2020, Interpersonal Communication 3

COMM 2040, Public Speaking 3

Humanities* 3

HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3

PSCI 1050, American Government* 3

Visual and Performing Arts* 3

Total 18

JUNIOR YEAR

FALL HOURS

COMM (distribution, advanced) 3

COMM (elective, advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 4

Minor 3

Minor 3

Total 16

SENIOR YEAR

FALL HOURS

COMM (distribution, advanced) 3

COMM (theory, advanced) 3

Minor (advanced) 3

Minor 3

Elective 3

Total 15

FRESHMAN YEAR

SPRING HOURS

ENGL 2700, Technical Writing* 3

PSCI 1040, American Government* 3

LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate) 3

Wellness* 3

Physical Science* 4

Total 16

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SPRING HOURS

COMM 2060, Performance of Literature 3

COMM 3010, Communication Perspectives 1

HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3

Social & Behavioral Science* 3

Literature** 3

Natural/ Physical Science ** 4

Total 17

JUNIOR YEAR

SPRING HOURS

COMM (distribution, advanced) 3

COMM (elective, advanced) 3

Cross-Cultural, Diversity & Global Studies* 3

Elective (advanced) 4

Minor 3

Total 16

SENIOR YEAR

SPRING HOURS

COMM (elective, advanced) 3

COMM (elective, advanced) 3

Minor (advanced)15 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective 2

Total 14

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses may require prerequisites not listed. Students may wish to use opportunities for electives to complete a minor of their choice or secondary education courses for teacher certification.