Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts

Requirements for a major in Communication Studies

Department Core (18 Hours)

COMM 110	Human Communication	3
COMM 230	Communication Theory & Research I	3
COMM 333	Communication Theory & Research II	3
MASS 101	Media & Society	3
MASS 420	Media Law & Ethics	3
	Plus ONE of the following:
COMM 380	Topics in Communication	3
COMM 385	Intercultural Communication	3
COMM 386	Difference, Power, & Privilege	3

Note: COMM 380 topics course requires advisor approval.

Media Skills (choose 1) (3 Hours)

MASS 111	Multimedia Foundations	3
MASS 123	Media Production 1	3
MASS 150	Principles of Photography I	3
MASS 375	Website Design & Online Communication	3
GRPH 201	Software for Design	3
GRPH 350	Information Design	3

Writing and Message Creation (choose 2) (6 Hours)

COMM 209	Constructive Argumentation	3
COMM 420	Business Communication Seminar	3
MASS 207	Media Writing	3
WRIT 290	Introduction to Creative Writing	3
WRIT 302	Creative Nonfiction	3
WRIT 305	Business Writing	3
WRIT 308	Persuasive Writing	3
THEA 348	Scriptwriting I	3

Approved Electives (9 Hours)

Choose 3 electives from COMM or MASS with advisor approval.

	Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Elective	3

Notes: At least 2 electives must be at the 300-400 level.

Capstone (3-6 Hours)

Choose one of the following:

COMM 497	Communication Internship	3
MASS 430	Capstone in Media & Communication	3
	Or
COMM 482	Research Capstone	3

Total Credit Hours: 39-42