Communication Studies Major
This major teaches face-to-face communication skills and critical thinking skills based upon a body of knowledge that is transportable and applicable to a variety of career paths. Performance and theoretical electives afford students the opportunity to tailor their studies to their interests as they prepare for careers ranging from sales to supervision, from the ministry to law. A background in communication studies is an asset to all career-minded individuals who must communicate clearly, forcefully and persuasively.
All department majors must maintain a 2.50 grade point average in the major and earn at least a “C-” in all major courses that are required for graduation, unless otherwise noted.
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- Total Credits Required for Degree120
- General Education30-40
- Required Courses in Major44-48
- Introductory Core12
- Critical Thinking8
- Theoretical Foundation8
- Applications2
- Assessment2
- Concentration12-16
- Choose one area of specialization and declare that track with departmental advisor before the end of the Junior year.
- Health and Environmental Communication16
- PR 432 Environmental Campaigns (4 cr.)
- Choose one course from the following:4
- GC 424 Environmental Justice (4 cr.)
- HL 322 International Health Issues (4 cr.) [SOCR]
- Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication12
- Choose one course from the following:4
- PS 440 Race, Politics and Public Policy (4 cr.) [SOCR]
- Organizational Communication12
- Choose one course from the following:4
- SP 402 Communication Criticism (4 cr.)
- SP 422 Crisis Communication (4 cr.)
- MGT 355 Methods of Training (4 cr.)
- Public Communication and Social Influence12
- Choose one course from the following:4
- BC 470 Mass Communication Law (4 cr.)
- BC 480 Media and Politics (4 cr.) or
- PS 480 Media and Politics (4 cr.)
- LDR 300 Leadership in Diverse Workplaces (4 cr.) [SOCR]
- PR 432 Environmental Campaigns (4 cr.)
- PS 440 Race, Politics and Public Policy (4 cr.) [SOCR]
- PSY 220 Social Psychology (4 cr.)
- SP 402 Communication Criticism (4 cr.)
This major does not require a minor.