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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites from General Education | ||
| Interpersonal Communication (3) | ||
| Required | ||
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 215 | Social/Mass Communication | 3 |
| COM 240 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM 330 | Social Media Relations & Analytics | 3 |
| COM 245 | Special Topics 1 | 6 |
| COM 335 | Family Communication | 3 |
| COM 440 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| COM 340 | Persuasive Communication | 3 |
| COM 450 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| COM 475 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COM 498 | Internship | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
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Special Topics is a three-credit course that will be taken twice.