Communication B.A.
Minimum Requirements for Communication B.A.: 120 credits
Concentrations: Public Relations and Organizational Communication, Science and Environmental Communication, Social Interaction
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | 35-40 | |
| B.A. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.A. degree requirements. | 37 | |
| Communication Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| COM F181 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3 |
| COM F330 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM F356 | Gender and Communication | 3 |
| COM F401 | Quantitative Research Methods in Communication 1 | 3 |
| COM F425 | Communication Theory 1 | 3 |
| COM F482 | Capstone Seminar in Communication 2 | 3 |
| Complete one of the following COM electives. Suggested electives are listed in each concentration. 3 | 3 | |
| Professional Interviewing | ||
COM Course | Any F300-F400 level 4 | |
| Concentration | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 9 | |
Public Relations and Organizational Communication | ||
Science and Environmental Communication | ||
Social Interaction | ||
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 13-18 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Do not take these classes if considering the B.A./M.A. To maintain that option, only take them in the last year.
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Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
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With advisor approval, an appropriate-level special topics or independent studies course in communication may be used to meet this requirement.
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If COM F300X is taken to meet the degree-specific requirement for ethics, then the student must take an additional F300- or F400-level communication course to complete the major.
Concentrations
Public Relations and Organizational Communication
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Organizational Communication Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| COM F431 | Public Relations Campaigns | 3 |
| COM F433 | Public Relations Theory and Practice | 3 |
| COM F445 | Organizational Communication 1 | 3 |
| Recommended Electives: | ||
| Conflict, Mediation and Communication | ||
| Persuasion | ||
| Communication Activism, Advocacy and Social Movements | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
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Do not take these classes if considering the B.A./M.A. To maintain that option, only take them in the last year.
Science and Environmental Communication
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Science and Environmental Communication Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| COM F211 | Introduction to Science Communication: Theory & Practice | 3 |
| COM F312 | Science Communication & the Environment | 3 |
| COM F313 | Science & Intersectionality: Race, Gender and Sexuality | 3 |
| Recommended Electives: | ||
| Public Engagement in Science Communication | ||
| Communication in Health Contexts 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
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Do not take these classes if considering the B.A./M.A. To maintain that option, only take them in the last year.
Social Interaction
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Social Interaction Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| COM F331 | Advanced Group Communication | 3 |
| COM F422 | Communication in Interpersonal Relationships 1 | 3 |
| COM F445 | Organizational Communication 1 | 3 |
| Recommended Electives: | ||
| Conflict, Mediation and Communication | ||
| Communication in Health Contexts 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
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Do not take these classes if considering the B.A./M.A. To maintain that option, only take them in the last year.
