Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Communication Studies Major


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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.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Communication and Media Studies  department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Required Courses in Major 44-48 Credits


Theoretical Foundation 8 Credits


Assessment 2 Credits


Concentration 12-16 Credits


Choose one area of specialization and declare that track with departmental advisor before the end of the Junior year.

Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication 12 Credits

Organizational Communication 12 Credits

Public Communication and Social Influence 12 Credits

Notes:


This major does not require a minor.

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