Communication Studies Major (Health Communication)

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Communication Studies Major

Our unique and innovative curriculum in Communication Studies offers students an introduction to the field via required courses in topics, theories, and research methods central to Communication. Our majors select a concentration in one of three critical areas: Organizational Communication and Leadership, Public Relations, and Health Communication.

Requirements for the Major (10 courses)

Core Courses (4)

COM 100 - Introduction to Communication Studies Credit(s):
COM 285 - Research Methods in Communication Credit(s):
COM 397 - Internship Credit(s): or COM 400 Advanced Project in Communication Studies Advanced Project in Communication Studies
COM 480 - Senior Seminar in Communication Credit(s):

Choice of three (3) 200 level courses

COM 203 - Communication Ethics Credit(s):
COM 210 - Public Speaking Credit(s):
COM 212 - Persuasion Theory Credit(s):
COM 295 - Topics in Communication Credit(s):
COM 220 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s):
COM 230 - Listening Credit(s):
COM 240 - Intercultural Communication Credit(s):

Concentration Courses (3)

Select any three courses within the specific concentration you choose. Possible courses for each concentration are listed below:

Health Communication

COM 310 - Family Communication Credit(s):
COM 325 - Communication Campaigns Credit(s):
COM 330 - Health Communication Credit(s):
COM 336 - Communication Across the Lifespan Credit(s):
COM 340 - Health Policy and Advocacy Credit(s):
COM 355 - Global Health Communication Credit(s):