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 | |
- 1
Do not take these classes if considering the B.A./M.A. To maintain that option, only take them in the last year.
- 2
Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
- 3
With advisor approval, an appropriate-level special topics or independent studies course in communication may be used to meet this requirement.
- 4
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 | |
- 1
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 | |
- 1
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 | Leadership & Team Dynamics | 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 | |
- 1
Do not take these classes if considering the B.A./M.A. To maintain that option, only take them in the last year.
Roadmaps
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
- This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
- Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
- Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
- Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
- Courses with (*) are recommended.
Public Relations and Organizational Communication Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIOL F104X (*)7 | 4 | ANTH F100X (*)20 | 3 |
| GEOS F101X (*)7 | 4 | ART F105X (*)2 | 3 |
| MATH F113X (*)6 | 3 | COM F18120 | 3 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | ENGL F201X (*)3 | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | Complete one of the following:1 | 3 |
COM F141X (*) | |||
WRTG F214X (*) | |||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ANS F101 (*)8 | 3 | ABUS F263 (*)23 | 3 |
| LING F101X (*)12 | 3 | ANS F242X (*)14 | 3 |
| LS F101X15 | 1 | ENGL F270X (*)12 | 3 |
| PSY F111X (*)4 | 3 | SOC F101X (*)19 | 3 |
| SOC F201X (*)14 | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| COM F35620,25 | 3 | COM F300X (*)11,25 | 3 |
| WGS F201X (*)4 | 3 | COM F33020,25 | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | COM F43122,25 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: (*)25,26 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| COM F40120,25 | 3 | COM F48220,21,25 | 3 |
| COM F42520,25 | 3 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
| COM F43322,25 | 3 | Minor Course - Upper Division | 3 |
| COM F44522,25 | 3 | General Elective - Upper Division | 3 |
| General Elective - Upper Division | 3 | ||
| 12 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Science and Environmental Communication Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIOL F104X (*)7 | 4 | ANTH F100X (*)19 | 3 |
| GEOS F101X (*)7 | 4 | ART F105X (*)2 | 3 |
| MATH F113X (*)6 | 3 | COM F18120 | 3 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | ENGL F201X (*)3 | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | Complete one of the following:1 | 3 |
COM F141X (*) | |||
WRTG F214X (*) | |||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ANS F101 (*)8 | 3 | ANS F242X (*)14 | 3 |
| LING F101X (*)12 | 3 | ENGL F270X (*)12 | 3 |
| LS F101X15 | 1 | SOC F101X (*)19 | 3 |
| PSY F111X (*)4 | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| SOC F201X (*)14 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| COM F21122 | 3 | COM F300X (*)11,25 | 3 |
| COM F35620,25 | 3 | COM F31222,25 | 3 |
| WGS F201X (*)4 | 3 | COM F33020,25 | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective - Upper Division | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| COM F31322,25 | 3 | COM F48220,21,25 | 3 |
| COM F40120,25 | 3 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
| COM F42520,25 | 3 | Minor Course - Upper Division | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: (*)25,26 | 3 | General Elective - Upper Division | 3 |
| General Elective - Upper Division | 3 | ||
| 12 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Social Interaction Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIOL F104X (*)7 | 4 | ANTH F100X (*)19 | 3 |
| GEOS F101X (*)7 | 4 | ART F105X (*)2 | 3 |
| MATH F113X (*)6 | 3 | COM F18120 | 3 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | ENGL F201X (*)3 | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | Complete one of the following:1 | 3 |
COM F141X (*) | |||
WRTG F214X (*) | |||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ANS F101 (*)8 | 3 | ANS F242X (*)14 | 3 |
| LING F101X (*)12 | 3 | ENGL F270X (*)12 | 3 |
| LS F101X15 | 1 | SOC F101X (*)19 | 3 |
| PSY F111X (*)4 | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| SOC F201X (*)14 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| COM F33122,25 | 3 | COM F300X (*)11,25 | 3 |
| COM F35620,25 | 3 | COM F33020,25 | 3 |
| WGS F201X (*)4 | 3 | COM F42222,25 | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective - Upper Division | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| COM F40120,25 | 3 | COM F48220,21,25 | 3 |
| COM F42520,25 | 3 | General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 |
| COM F44522,25 | 3 | Minor Course - Upper Division | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: (*)25,26 | 3 | General Elective - Upper Division | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | ||
| 12 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Describe the communication discipline and its central questions
- Employ communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts
- Engage in communication inquiry
- Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context
- Critically analyze messages
- Demonstrate the ability to accomplish communicative goals (self-efficacy)
- Apply ethical communication principles and practices
- Utilize communication to embrace difference
- Influence public discourse
