Communication Studies Major Degree Requirements
Pre-requisites
College Core Requirement
COM 111: Public Speaking
Elective Requirement
COM 170: Interpersonal Communication
Core Requirements (24 Hours)
Introductory Courses - Theory and Methods (9 Hours)
COM 102: Introduction to Communication Theory
COM 202: Communication Research Methods
COM 414: Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
Survey Courses (9 Hours)
COM 300: Introduction to Media Studies
COM 315: Small Group Communication
COM 375: Organizational Communication Theory
Communication Leadership (3 Hours)
COM 408: Principles of Leadership
Global Community and Diversity (3 Hours)
COM 435: Intercultural Communication
Concentration Requirements - Choose Any One (12 Hours)
| Organizational | Media Studies | Public | Interpersonal |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 406: Professional Communication | COM 400: Advanced Topics in Media Studies | COM 311: Principles of Persuasion | COM 355: Health Communication |
| COM 460: Issues Management and Crisis Response | COM 402: Mass Media and Society |
COM 313: Argumentation and Debate OR COM 355: Health Communication |
COM 412: Interpersonal Crisis Communication |
| COM 475: Advanced Topics in Organization Communication | COM 405: Media, Culture and Identity | COM 406: Professional Communication | COM 470: Advanced Interpersonal Communication |
| COM Elective: Must be pre-approved by advisor | COM Elective: Must be pre-approved by advisor | COM 415: Political Communication |
COM 270: Nonverbal Communication OR COM Elective: Must be pre-approved by advisor |