College of Business, Science & Technology

Communication Studies (BS)

Lifelong skills such as speaking, working in groups, working with new media, organization, critical thinking, and writing form the foundation of the Communication Studies program. Classroom and on-the-job internship experiences prepare students for thoughtful and informed entry into countless career choices.

The Communication Studies major is based on research data which indicates that employers are interested in potential employees with skills in oral communication, listening, writing, interpersonal communication, interviewing and small group communication, and who have some career training and orientation.

General Education Requirements

All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree consists of a major of typically 30 to 60 credits, general education courses, upper-level requirements, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.

Prerequisites from General Education
Interpersonal Communication (3)
Required
COM 115Public Speaking3
COM 215Social/Mass Communication3
COM 240Intercultural Communication3
COM 330Social Media Relations & Analytics3
COM 245Special Topics 16
COM 335Family Communication3
COM 440Communication Research Methods3
COM 340Persuasive Communication3
COM 450Communication Theory3
COM 475Organizational Communication3
COM 498Internship3
Total Credits36
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Special Topics is a three-credit course that will be taken twice.