Communication, B.A.

Major Requirements

Credit Hours: 37+

In addition to completing the requirements for this major, students must also complete the degree requirements specified in the Academic Regulations  section of this catalog.

Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult the Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements  for more information.

Required Courses

• COMM 214 Media in the Digital Age (3)
• COMM 215 Communication, Identity and Community (3)
• COMM 216 Principles and Practices of Strategic Communication (3)
• COMM 280 Introduction to Communication Messages (3)
• COMM 281 Introduction to Communication Messages (3)
• COMM 301 Communication Research Methods (3)
• COMM 310 Message Design and Influence (3)
• COMM 315 Ethical Communication (3)
• COMM 410 Analysis of Communication Practice (4)

Complete 3 credit hours from the following:

• COMM 336 Addressing Problems in Context (3)
• COMM 389 Public Opinion in American Politics (3)
• COMM 394 Political Campaign Communication (3)
• COMM 395 American Politics and Mass Media (3)
• POLI 329 Public Opinion in American Politics (3)

Capstone Coursework or Bachelor’s Essay

Complete one of the following options:

Notes:

• No more than 9 credit hours from COMM 310  may be applied toward the program requirements.
• No more than 9 credit hours from COMM 315  may be applied toward the program requirements.
• No more than 9 credit hours from COMM 336  may be applied toward the program requirements.
• No more than 9 credit hours from COMM 380  may be applied toward the program requirements.
• No more than 6 credit hours from COMM 405  may be applied toward the program requirements.
• No more than 12 credit hours from COMM 410  may be applied toward the program requirements.
• No more than 6 credit hours from COMM 495  may be applied toward the program requirements.

Coursework Meeting Major Requirements Excluded from the Major GPA Calculation

None.  All courses that may apply toward completion of course requirements within the major (COMM 104:499, POLI 329 ) apply toward the major GPA calculation.