Communication Studies, B.A.

Communication studies focuses on the intersection of theory and practice in a variety of contexts. Students are led to understand, to use, and to critique communication as it is presently practiced in society and to develop critical thinking regarding communication strategies and analysis.

For additional programs and courses in this department, see Communication and Media Studies .

Major Requirements

Core Courses

COMM 100 - Introduction to Public Speaking
(or CARD 102 First Year Seminar: Speaking)
COMM 185 - Global Media in a Digital Age
COMM 285 - Argumentation and Debate
COMM 287 - Advanced Public Speaking
COMM 301 - Rhetoric and Public Discourse
COMM 317 - Intercultural Communication
COMM 367 - Persuasion Theory
COMM 400 - Communication Theory and Research

Electives

Two courses from the following:

COMM 200 - Interpersonal Communication
COMM 214 - Group Interaction
COMM 250 - Introduction to Public Relations
COMM 280 - Business and Professional Communication

Advanced Electives

One course from the following:

COMM 330 - Organizational Communication Theory
COMM 335 - Freedom of Expression
COMM 350 - Public Relations Strategy
COMM 370 - Health Communication
COMM 389 - Gender, Sexuality and Mass Media
COMM 390 - Seminar in Communication
COMM 490 - Seminar in Communication

Additional Requirements for the B.A. Degree

Foreign Language

Students must demonstrate elementary competence in a foreign language. For more information, see the B.A. Degree Requirements within the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.

Eight credit hours from the following:

CLSS 255 - Greek and Roman History and Historians
PHIL 110 - Ethics
PHIL 210 - Professional Ethics
PHIL 230 - Logic and Critical Thinking
ENGL 314 - Writing Commentary and Cultural Criticism: The Public Intellectual

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