Communication, B.A./B.S. & Communication Minor
A major or minor in communication is designed to accommodate many different student goals. Our major allows students to focus on three tracks in the major or to create a general major tailored to their professional goals. All majors will complete a professional internship experience in their senior year.
The Communication Minor
The minor in communication requires a minimum of 21 credits, including Communication 101, Introduction to Communication Theory; Communication 200, Public Speaking; and at least 9 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Students wishing to complete a communication minor must consult with the Department Chair.
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Communication, B.A./ B.S.
All majors must take the following foundation courses (16 credit hours):
Communication 101: Introduction to Communication Theory
Communication 107: Argument and Social Issues
Communication 200: Public Speaking
Communication 204: Investigative Methods in Communication
Communication 308: Communication Ethics and Freedom of Expression, or other approved ethics course
Communication 480: Capstone Experiential Learning Seminar (1 credit)
In consultation with the faculty advisor, students select an additional 18 credits in communication electives, 9 of which must be numbered 300 or above; and 3 credits writing beyond the IN 151/152 courses.
Students may choose to take an elective track in the major consisting of 18 hours of study in one of four areas: public relations, mass media/journalism, organizational communication, or sport communication (PR or media concentration). All majors are required to take a senior internship in a professional area of interest.
Track 1: Public Relations
Communication 341: Organizational Culture
Communication 456: Applications in Public Relations
Communication 351/English 315/English 316: one approved writing course beyond EN 151/152 and department tool requirement
Communication 306, 260, 360, or 401: Communication Seminar or Persuasion with advisor approval
Communication 471: Internship in public relations
Communication xxx: additional Communication elective
Track 2: Mass Media/Journalism
Communication 225: Issues in Mass Media
Communication 425: Media Law and Policy
Communication 306, 260, 360. 401: Seminar or Persuasion with advisor approval
A. Mass Media Concentration
Communication 314 or 324: Advanced Production Course, Audio or Video
Communication 472: Internship in media
Communication xxx: additional Communication Elective
B. Journalism Concentration
Communication 351 or English 315: Topics in Writing for Communication Professionals or Newswriting II beyond tool requirement
Communication 472: Internship in journalism
Communication xxx: additional Communication elective
Track 3: Organizational Communication
Communication 310: Small Group Communication
Communication 341: Organizational Culture
Communication 342 or 344: Conflict or Leadership
Communication 260, 360, 401, Psychology 305 or approved management course with advisor approval
Communication 474: Internship in organizational communication
Communication xxx: additional communication elective
Track 4: Sport Communication
A. Public Relations Concentration
CO 456: Applications in Public Relations
CO 341: Organizational Culture
CO 356: Sport Communication
ES 205: Foundations in Sport Management
CO 475: Internship in sport communication field
CO 3xx, ES 460, MK 300, MK307: Additional Communication, Marketing, Exercise Science Elective with adviser approval
B. Media Concentration
CO 225: Issues in Mass Media
CO 356: Sport Communication
CO 425: Media Law and Policy
CO 314/324 or EN 315: Advanced Production Course: Audio or Video, Newswriting II
CO 475 Internship in sport communication field
CO xxx, EN xxx: 3-1 hour labs in journalism, radio, or video for sports
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree requires successful study of a modern language. High school transcripts of all incoming students are examined and the modern language faculty makes a recommendation concerning placement. Students may not enroll in a course numbered above or below the language placement recommendation without written permission of the placement officer of the Modern Languages Department. However, any student may start the study of a new language at the beginning level. Students needing the complete three-semester sequence are strongly urged to begin the study of their chosen language no later than fall semester of their sophomore year. The requirement for the B.A. degree (0-12 credits) is a matter of proficiency equivalent to three college semesters of a single modern language. Students may demonstrate required proficiency by successful completion of a modern language course numbered 223 or above, or by passing a proficiency exam administered by the Department of Modern Languages. Note: Placement at the 300 level does not meet the requirement. The student must either complete the course(s) or take the proficiency exam. All students for whom English is not a native language, including international students, must demonstrate proficiency in English by passing Interdisciplinary 150 and 151, or by successfully completing two semesters of English composition courses including one with a research paper emphasis at another university or college. Bachelor of Arts degree students particularly those planning to go to graduate school or planning to work in industry, business or government, may want to choose science or mathematics courses as electives. Evidence of proficiency in the student’s native language or language other than English must be submitted to the University Registrar.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree has a science distribution requirement. All students are required to complete 4 credits in science for University Studies. Candidates for the B.S. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete a minimum of 10 additional credits, including at least one laboratory science course, from no more than two departments (outside of the major department) in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics, in addition to the University Studies requirements. A mathematics major is required to take at least four natural science courses for the B.S. degree. Credits earned in Mathematics 100 and 106 count toward graduation, but do not count toward the Science Distribution Requirement. Bachelor of Science degree students, particularly those planning to go to graduate school or better prepare themselves for international awareness, may want to choose modern language courses as electives.
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