Communication, Bachelor of Arts

The communication major requires 36 hours of credit. Three emphases are available: mass communication, public relations, and speech communication. The communication major leads to the bachelor of arts degree.

Communication Major Requirements

Core Courses

COMM 101	Speech Communication	3
COMM 301	Persuasion/Argumentation	3
COMM 303	Small Group Communication	3
COMM 304	Communication Theory	3
COMM 307	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 410	Senior Seminar	2

Selection of an emphasis below (19 cr)

Mass Communication Emphasis

COMM 126	Survey Audio Engineering/Production	2
COMM 140	Radio Station Operation	2
COMM 226	Fundamentals of Digital Journalism	3
COMM 227	Literary Journalism	3
COMM 231	Newspaper Production	1
COMM 331	Newspaper Production	1
COMM 232	Broadcast Writing	3
COMM 235	Magazine Production	1
COMM 335	Magazine Production	1
COMM 240	Radio Broadcast Practicum	2
COMM 340	Radio Broadcast Practicum	2
COMM 255	Introduction to Mass Communication	3
COMM 345	Topics in Theatre Studies	3
COMM 350	Broadcast Management	2
COMM 355	Issues in Mass Communication	3
COMM 360	Interviewing	3
COMM 395	Practicum	3
COMM 405	Internship	3

Public Relations Emphasis

COMM 140	Radio Station Operation	2
COMM 226	Fundamentals of Digital Journalism	3
COMM 227	Literary Journalism	3
COMM 231	Newspaper Production	1
COMM 331	Newspaper Production	1
COMM 232	Broadcast Writing	3
COMM 235	Magazine Production	1
COMM 335	Magazine Production	1
COMM 302	Advanced Public Speaking	3
COMM 306	Introduction To Public Relations	3
COMM 308	Applied Public Relations	3
COMM 360	Interviewing	3
COMM 395	Practicum	3
COMM 405	Internship	3

Speech Communication Emphasis

COMM 255	Introduction to Mass Communication	3
COMM 302	Advanced Public Speaking	3
COMM 360	Interviewing	3
COMM 395	Practicum	3
COMM 405	Internship	3

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Type of Credit	Required Credits
General Education (For B.A.)*	52
Major	36
Elective	38
Total Credits to Earn Degree	126
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits.