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Communication Studies Bachelor of Arts

Total Credit Hours: 128

Major Credit Hours: 48

The Communication Studies major is designed for the student who seeks to understand and improve the practice of sharing meaning in a technical and global world. Students learn primary theories of how people use oral and nonverbal symbols to present and advocate ideas, to form relationships, to manage conflict, to solve problems and make decisions collaboratively and ethically, to enter and impact organizations, to lead, and to establish and maintain cultures. This major is an excellent preparation for a career in management, customer service, public service, sales, public relations, or as a pre-law program.

Degree Requirements

I. Core Courses (30)

10-180Introduction to Visual Media

3
10-211Interpersonal Communication

3
10-216Small Group Communication

3
10-242Argumentation and Debate

3
10-260Business and Professional Communication

3
10-347Leadership Communication

3
10-349Organizational Communication

3
10-350Intercultural Communication

3
10-433Communication Theory

3
10-461Persuasion Theory and Campaigns

3

II. Supplementary Courses (18)

Select, in consultation with the advisor, an appropriate minor or body of courses of 18 hours. Possibilities include, but are not limited to Business Administration, History, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology, Public Relations, Journalism, and Media programs.

III. The advanced writing requirement is fulfilled by completion of Communication Theory (10-433) with a minimum grade of “C.”