Communication Studies Major (Public Relations)

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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
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:

Public Relations

COM 302 - New Media and Public Relations Credit(s):
COM 313 - Mass Media and Society Credit(s):
COM 318 - Contemporary Public Relations Credit(s):
COM 325 - Communication Campaigns Credit(s):
COM 351 - Writing for Public Relations Credit(s):
COM 418 - Advanced Public Relations Credit(s):