Major Requirements for a B.A. in Communication
In addition to meeting the course requirements for each respective
major, all students must also fulfill the General Education requirements
for the Undergraduate College. The Bachelor of Arts degree in
Communication requires 120 credits.
General Education Requirements 57 to 58 credits
Six credits of coursework required for the communication major may be applied to General Education requirements.
| Required Courses in the Discipline 45 credits |
| COM-0160 |
Public Speaking |
3 credits |
| COM-0170 |
Publication Design |
3 credits |
| COM-0220 |
Public Relations |
3 credits |
| COM-0263 |
Writing for the Media |
3 credits |
| COM-0275 |
Introduction to Mass Media |
3 credits |
| COM-0480 |
Senior Seminar |
3 credits |
| COM-0495 |
Internship |
3 credits |
| Corporate Communication |
| Two Courses: 6 credits, chosen from: |
| COM-0235 |
Communication Research |
3 credits
|
| COM-0230 |
Advertising Copywriting |
3 credits
|
| COM-0290 |
Political Speech Writing
|
3 credits |
| COM-0330 |
Media Law and Regulation |
3 credits
|
| Production Communication |
Two courses chosen from:
|
|
|
| COM-0175 |
Introductory to Documentary Filmmaking |
|
| COM-0250 |
Introduction to Journalism |
|
| COM-0255 |
Magazine Writing |
|
| COM-0270 |
Broadcast Production and Writing |
|
| Required Supporting Classes |
| Three courses in English Literature |
|
9 credits |
BUS-6350
|
Marketing
|
3 credits |
| Recommended Supporting Courses 9 credits |
| ARS-0275 |
Computer Graphics I |
3 credits |
| ARS-019 |
Visual Fundamentals I
|
3 credits
|
Electives
The remaining credit hours are electives and can consist of
communications courses, but should not be limited to those particular
disciplines.