Communication Studies, B.A.

Computer Requirement:

To satisfy the computer requirement for the B.A. degree in communication studies a student must successfully complete CSC 105 .

Oral Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in communication studies a student must successfully complete COM 101 .

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. degree in communication studies a student must successfully complete COM 400 . Additional elective opportunities include COM 491 , COM 498 , COM 499 .

Requirements for a Major in Communication Studies for the B.A. Degree:

• CSC 105 - Introduction to Computing and Computer Applications
• COM 101 - Public Speaking
• COM 105 - Introduction to Communication Studies
• COM 200 - Research Methods
• COM 301 - Rhetorical Theory
• COM 305 - Communication Theory
• COM 400 - Communication Studies Capstone
• plus 21 additional hours of communication studies coursework

• At least 12 of these 21 hours must be at the 300 or 400 level. 

• At least three of these 12 must include a 400-level course other than COM 491  or COM 498 .

Additional Information:

A minimum “C” (2.00) average across the seven core courses and 21 additional hours of communication studies coursework is required. Differently titled courses with the numbers 295 or 495 may be repeated for additional credit.

A maximum number of credit hours may be counted toward graduation from these courses as follows: COM 212  (8 hours), COM 491  (9 hours), COM 498  (12 hours).

COM 160  may be used to fulfill university studies or be counted toward the COM major but not both.