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Communication Studies - B.S.
Purpose
The communications studies major provides comprehensive preparation in communication
theory and practice, and prepares graduates for a wide variety of careers and graduate
education, and for communication excellence in work and leisure, profession and home,
politics and religion, and in many other areas.
Major Requirements
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40-43 hours
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Departmental Core Courses
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16-17
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| COM-115 |
Introduction to Human Communication |
3 |
| COM-116 |
Communication Lab |
0-1 |
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- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Radio
- Television
- Theatre
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| COM-229 |
Media and Society |
3 |
| COM-235 |
Communication Career Seminar |
1 |
| COM-445 |
Communication Internship |
3 |
| COM-340 |
Communication Theory |
3 |
| COM-480 |
Senior Project |
3 |
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Major Requirements |
15-17 |
| COM-140 |
Communication in Action Practicum x 2 |
0-2 |
| COM-209 |
Small Group Communication |
3 |
| COM-211 |
Introduction to Mass Communication |
3 |
| COM-233 |
Principles of Public Relations |
3 |
| COM-227 |
Research Methods in Communication |
3 |
| COM-370 |
Symbols and Imaging |
3 |
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Concentration Electives |
9 |
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Nine hours in a specific field of study, which must
be approved by the Communication Arts Department. At
least six of the nine hours must be 200-level or higher.
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Communication Studies Minor |
21-23 hours |
Departmental Core |
9 |
| COM-115 |
Introduction to Human Communication |
3 |
| COM-229 |
Media and Society |
3 |
| COM-340 |
Communication Theory |
3 |
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Communication Studies Minor Requirements |
12-14 |
| COM-140 |
Communication in Action Practicum x 2 |
0-2 |
| COM-209 |
Small Group Communication |
3 |
| COM-227 |
Research Methods |
3 |
| COM-352 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| COM-370 |
Symbols and Imaging |
3 |
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