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Courses:
  • COMM 101: Introduction To Communication Studies (4)
  • COMM 125: Public Speaking (4)
  • COMM 197F: First-Year Seminar - Strangers In "Our" Paradise (4)
  • COMM 205: Research Methods In Communication (4)
  • COMM 210: Electronic Media and Children (4)
  • COMM 215: Gender And Communication (4)
  • COMM 222: Video Studio Processes (4)
  • COMM 231: Writing For The Print Media I (4)
  • COMM 232: Writing For The Print Media II (4)
  • COMM 234: Alternative Media (4)
  • COMM 236: Writing For Electronic Media (4)
  • COMM 238: Argumentation and Debate (4)
  • COMM 240: Web Design I (4)
  • COMM 250: Special Topic - Interpersonal Communication (4)
  • COMM 250: Special Topic - Media Campaigns (4)
  • COMM 270: Intercultural Communication (4)
  • COMM 290: Independent Study (2 or 4)
  • COMM 313: Media Criticism (4)
  • COMM 316: Contemporary Public Communication (4)
  • COMM 322: Public Relations Principles (4)
  • COMM 327: Communication and Technology (4)
  • COMM 343: Organizational Communication (4)
  • COMM 348: Communication And Culture (4)
  • COMM 350: Special Topic - Health Communication (4)
  • COMM 350: Special Topic - Women Talking Work (4)
  • COMM 361: Media Law And Policy (4)
  • COMM 380: Global Communication (4)
  • COMM 390: Independent Study (2 or 4)
  • COMM 399: Internship (4)
  • COMM 470: Senior Seminar (4)
  • COMM 490: Senior Honors Thesis (4, 4)

Requirements for a Major in Communication Studies:
10 courses (40 credits)

Core Courses:

  • COMM 101: Introduction to Communication Studies (4)
  • COMM 205: Research Methods in Communication (4)
  • COMM 316: Contemporary Public Communication (4)
  • COMM 343: Organizational Communication (4)
  • COMM 348: Communication and Culture (4)
  • COMM 470: Senior Seminar (4)


Two Courses (8 credits) from Group I Skills:

  • COMM 222: Video Studio Processes (4)
  • COMM 231: Writing for Print Media I (4)
  • COMM 232: Writing for Print Media II (4)
  • COMM 236: Writing for Electronic Media (4)
  • COMM 238: Argumentation and Debate (4)
  • COMM 240: Web Design I (4)
  • FILM/ART 203: Introduction to Photography (4)
  • FILM 280: Film Production I (4) or
    FILM 281: Video Production I (4)
  • POLS 216/216L: Research Methods in Political Science (6)

Two Courses (8 credits) from Group II, Theory and Application:
At least one course (4 credits) must be at the 300 level.

  • COMM 210: Electronic Media and Children (4)
  • COMM 215: Women and Communication (4)
  • COMM 234: Alternative Media (4)
  • COMM 250: Special Topic - Interpersonal Communication (4)
  • COMM 250: Special Topic - Media Campaigns (4)
  • COMM 270: Intercultural Communication (4)
  • COMM 313: Media Criticism (4)
  • COMM 322: Public Relations Principles (4)
  • COMM 327: Communication and Technology (4)
  • COMM 350: Special Topic - Health Communication (4)
  • COMM 350: Special Topic - Women Talking Work (4)
  • COMM 361: Media Law and Policy (4)
  • COMM 380: Global Communication (4)
  • FILM 374: Film and Censorship (4)
  • POLS 214: The Media and Politics (4)
  • BUS/SOC 252: Organizational Behavior (4)
  • SOC 337: Communication, Society, and Individual Identity (4)

Internship:

  • Students must also complete one internship in communication studies.

Requirements for the Minor in Communication Studies:
5 courses (20 credits)

  • Students must complete satisfactorily COMM 101
  • One course (4 credits) from Group I (Skills)
  • Three courses (12 credits), at least two at the 300 level selected from the core and Group II (Theory and Application)

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