The major in Communication Studies emphasizes an understanding of communication principles and humanistic approaches to communication studies as well as the development of skills in political, organizational, and interpersonal contexts. The major provides a foundation for graduate work or for a career in any profession that deals with the public, such as politics, law, business, social work, or teaching. Students majoring in Communication Studies may focus their course work by choosing one of two concentrations: Organizational Communication or Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Introductory Courses (6 Credits) | ||
| CMM102 | 3 | |
| CMM104 | 3 | |
| Required Intermediate Courses (6 Credits) | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
CMM202 | ||
CMM204 | ||
CMM214 | ||
CMM357 | ||
| Required Theory Courses (4 Credits) | ||
| CMM353 | 4 | |
| or CMM354 | ||
| Elective Courses (12 Credits) | ||
| Select 12 credits, including at least 6 upper-division credits | 12 | |
| Concentration (12 Credits) | ||
| CMM455 | 3 | |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
PSY330 | ||
SOC379 | ||
CMM355 | ||
CMM358 | ||
CMM359 | ||
CMM452 | ||
| Total Credits | 40 | |
This eight-semester plan (see important details) is intended to guide a first-year student through a four-year undergraduate career, with completion of an academic major and all college-wide degree requirements. The plan is designed as an advising tool – a starting point for careful discussions between a student and his/her academic adviser. In consultation, the student and adviser will adjust the plan to accommodate the student’s prerequisite needs, transferred credits, and other such variables.
Students are responsible for reviewing their Progress Reports each semester to track their own progress toward degree requirements.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Gen Ed: Composition (COMP) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: Mathematical Inquiry (MATH) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: The Arts (ART) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: United States Studies (USST) | 3 | |
| CMM102 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Gen Ed: Composition (COMP) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: Natural Sciences (NSCI) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: World Civilizations and Cultures (WRLD) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: Humanities (HUM) | 3 | |
| CMM104 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Gen Ed: Foreign Languages (FLNG) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: Natural Sciences (NSCI) | 3 | |
| Intermediate Major Course 1 | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: Western Civilization (WEST) | 3 | |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Gen Ed: Foreign Languages (FLNG) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: Social Sciences (SSCI) | 3 | |
| Intermediate Major Course 1 | 3 | |
| CMM359 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Concentration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Concentration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Major Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMM353 or CMM354 |
or |
4 |
| Upper-Division Major Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMM455 | 3 | |
| Concentration Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Electives | 6 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major Elective or Internship 4 | 3 | |
| Upper-division Electives | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
| 1 | Required Intermediate Courses - select two of the following (6 credit hours): CMM202 , CMM204 , CMM214 , CMM357 . |
| 2 | In lieu of extra electives, students can opt to add a minor or a double concentration in Communication Studies. |
| 3 | Required Concentration Courses - select 3 courses (only one course in the concentration may be taken outside the department): CMM355 , CMM358 , CMM359 , CMM452 , CMM455 , PSY330 , SOC379 . |
| 4 | An internship is optional. A maximum of 3 upper-division internship credits can be applied toward the major as elective credits. |
