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Communication Studies Major

34 credit hours

Intended to serve as a liberal arts and professional major which might be used in preparation for a professional school, graduate school, or one of many varied careers in the social services, business, the media, politics, advertising, and public relations.

Required Courses: 25 credit hours

COMM 1300Interpersonal Communication

3
COMM 2100Persuasion

3
COMM 2102Advocacy and Argumentation

4
COMM 2400Communication Research

3
COMM 3400Rhetorical Criticism

3
COMM 3950Internship

3-4
JOUR 1110News Reporting and Writing

3
 
COMM 3300Communication Theory

3
OR
MDST 3410Mass Media Effects

3

Elective Requirements: 9 credit hours chosen from the following:

COMM 2200Public Relations

3
COMM 3100Persuasive Campaigns

3
COMM 3200Organizational Communication

3
COMM 3430Intercultural/International Communication

3
COMM 3970Topics:

3
GOVT 2100Elections, Public Opinion and The Media

3
MDST 2430History of Electronic Media

3

For students wishing to graduate with departmental honors:

COMM 4910Communication Honors Seminar

1

Communication Studies Sample Plan of Study

Following is one possible way to complete the major.  

Students should fill in gaps with coursework required for the core curriculum and other majors/minors to take an average of 14 credit hours each fall and spring, and 3-4 credit hours each Interim.  Total credit hours needs to be 124 for degree completion.

Communication Studies Sample Plan of Study [This will open a Google Sheet, which you can view as well as make and save a copy of.]

Students who wish to seek certification for teaching speech and debate at the secondary level should major in both Communication Studies and Secondary Education. These students should take THEA 1510: The Theatre Experience. These courses will be accepted as COMM electives for COMM and SEED double majors only.