Bachelor of Arts - Major in Communications
1. University Core Requirements (42 s.h.)
See checklists below for details.
2. Required Courses (24 s.h.)
- Writing Competency (6 s.h.)
COMM 110 Research and Writing in Communications (3 .h.)
And any one of:
COMM 212 Fundamentals of Writing for Publication (3 s.h.)
COMM 270 Introduction to Journalism (3 s.h.)
COMM 310 Technical Writing and Communication (3 s.h.)
- Public Speaking Competency (3 s.h.)
Any one of:
COMM 211 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
COMM 312 Debate and Argumentation (3 s.h.)
- Visual Creativity Competency (3 s.h.)
Any one of:
COMM 220 Digital Filmmaking I (3 s.h.)
COMM 230 Computing for Communications (3 s.h.)
- Media Studies Competency (3 s.h.)
Any one of:
COMM 112 Introduction to Mass Communications (3 s.h.)
COMM 260 Introduction to Film Studies (3 s.h.)
COMM 335 Film History I (3 s.h.)
COMM 336 Film History II (3 s.h.)
COMM 360 Television and Culture (3 s.h.)
- Human Communication Competency (3 s.h.)
Any one of:
COMM 111 Introduction to Communication (3 s.h.)
COMM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3 s.h.)
COMM 214 Organizational Communication (3 s.h.)
COMM 302 Cross-Cultural Communication (3 sh.)
COMM 307 Relational Communication (3 s.h.)
- Theory and Criticism Competency (3 s.h.)
Any one of:
COMM 250 Communication Theory in Everyday Life (3 s.h.)
COMM 301 Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric (3 s.h.)
COMM 340 Film Genre and Criticism (3 s.h.)
COMM 411 Media, Culture, and Criticism (3 s.h.)
COMM 430 Persuasive Communication (3 s.h.)
- Any Type (3 s.h.)
Any COMM course
3. Communications Stream Courses (18 s.h.)
Choose 1 stream from the four listed below.
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Leadership Communication Stream
Leadership Communication Stream checklist
Choose 18 s.h. from the following:
COMM 111 Introduction to Communication (3 s.h.)
COMM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3 s.h.)
COMM 213 Introduction to Public Relations (3 s.h.)
COMM 214 Organizational Communication (3 s.h.)
COMM 301 Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric (3 s.h.)
COMM 302 Cross-Cultural Communication (3 sh.)
COMM 307 Relational Communication (3 s.h.)
COMM 310 Technical Writing and Communication (3 s.h.)
COMM 312 Debate and Argumentation (3 s.h.)
COMM 350 Selected Topics in Communications (1-6 s.h.)
COMM 351-359 Communications Practicum (1-8 s.h.)
COMM 312 Debate and Argumentation (3 s.h.)
COMM 410 Language and Gender (3 s.h.)
COMM 430 Persuasive Communication (3 s.h.)
COMM 432 Women, Communication, and Leadership (3 s.h.)
COMM 452 Leadership Communication in Multi-Cultural Contexts (3 s.h.)
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Media Communication Stream
Media Communication Stream checklist
COMM 112 Introduction to Mass Communication (3 s.h.)
Choose 15 s.h. from the following:
COMM 209 Media and Religion (3 s.h.)
COMM 220 Digital Filmmaking I (3 s.h.)
COMM 230 Computing for Communications (3 s.h.)
COMM 240 Acting for Camera (3 s.h.)
COMM 260 Introduction to Film Studies (3 s.h.)
COMM 270 Introduction to Journalism (3 s.h.)
COMM 309 Ethics, Morals, and Media (3 s.h.)
COMM 311 Digital Film Post-Production (3 s.h)
COMM 320 Screenwriting (3 s.h.)
COMM 323 Introduction to Set Protocol and Etiquette (1 s.h.)
COMM 330 Digital Filmmaking II (3 s.h.)
COMM 334 Introduction to Digital Recording (3 s.h.)
COMM 335 Film History I (3 s.h.)
COMM 336 Film History II (3 s.h.)
COMM 340 Film Genre and Criticism (3 s.h.)
COMM 350 Selected Topics in Communications (1-6 s.h.)
COMM 351-359 Communications Practicum (1-8 s.h.)
COMM 360 Television and Culture (3 s.h.)
COMM 380 Digital Games as Communication (3 s.h.)
COMM 381 Imaging and Illustration Design (3 s.h.)
COMM 382 Symbol and Typography Design (3 s.h.)
COMM 383 Format and Layout Design (3 s.h.)
COMM 411 Media, Culture, and Criticism (3 s.h.)
COMM 431 Masters of Cinema (3 s.h.)
COMM 434 Advanced Digital Recording (3 s.h.)
COMM 435 Religious Themes in Cinema (3 s.h.)
COMM 440 Digital Film Directing (3 s.h.)
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Professional Writing Stream
Professional Writing Stream checklist
COMM 212 Fundamentals of Writing for Publication (3 s.h.)
Choose 15 s.h. from the following:
COMM 213 Introduction to Public Relations (3 s.h.)
COMM 270 Introduction to Journalism (3 s.h.)
COMM 308 Playwriting (3 s.h.)
COMM 310 Technical Writing and Communication (3 s.h.)
COMM 320 Screenwriting (3 s.h.)
COMM 350 Selected Topics in Communications (1-6 s.h.)
COMM 351-359 Communications Practicum (1-8 s.h.)
COMM 372 Online Journalism and Writing (3 s.h.)
COMM 413 Public Relations Writing (3 s.h.)
COMM 414 Non-Fiction Writing Seminar (3 s.h.)
COMM 415 Editing for Newspapers and Magazines (3 s.h.)
COMM 470 Feature Writing for Newspapers and Magazines (3 s.h.)
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General Stream
General Stream Checklist
Choose 18 s.h. of COMM credit. Note: Of the 42 s.h. required for a Communications Major, 24 s.h. must be upper-level
4. Ancillary Requirements (9 s.h.)
6 s.h. in one foreign language, ancient or modern
3 s.h. HIST or POLS
5. Elective Courses (30 s.h.)
Students are encouraged, but not required to take elective classes that contribute to a concentration or a minor.
For complete program details, view the academic calendar here.
For COMM course descriptions, click here.