Bachelor of Arts

Communication Studies BA

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Program
Communication Studies

I. Major Program Requirements

Nineteen Semester Credits of Communication Courses Including:

Course Code
Name
Credits
0-3
Sub-Total Credits
19

II. Major Track Requirements

Communication Studies Majors Will Complete One of Two Available Tracks

Track 1: Interpersonal Communication (21 Credits)

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
21

Students selecting the Interpersonal Communication track who declare a minor in Public Relations and Social Media must select courses not required for the Interpersonal Communication track.

Track II: Public Relations and Social Media (32 credits)

Course Code
Name
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
32

Students selecting the Public Relations and Social Media track are highly encouraged to minor in Marketing.

Notes

  1. A maximum of 6 credit hours in forensics at the 200-level or above may apply toward the communication studies major.
  2. Forensics at 200-level or above may be substituted for CO-225.
  3. All degree students should review requirements for graduation as described in this catalog.
  4. The Department of Communication Studies will administer a two-part comprehensive exam at the end of each student’s senior year. The first part, an oral presentation by the student, is required of all students. The second part, the comprehensive on all communication coursework, is not required of students who complete CO-499, Senior Thesis.
Total Credits
40-51