Communication Studies Major

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION MISSION STATEMENT
We develop dynamic communicators who think critically, as well as speak, listen, and write effectively. We strive to embody this mission in several ways. We encourage freedom of expression, diversity of perspective, and tolerance of dissent to achieve the informed and responsible decision-making skills fundamental to a civil society and a global community. We cultivate the communication skills necessary to fulfill human potential and contribute to the public well-being. Finally, we promote ethical communication that enhances human worth and dignity by fostering fairness, responsibility, and respect for self and others.

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. Additionally, students take advanced level courses in critical areas such as health communication, organizational communication, public relations, and leadership.

Major Requirements (10 courses)

Ten (10) courses are required: Seven (7) core courses and three (3) courses within a specific concentration.

To declare a Communication major, students must complete COM 100, Introduction to Communication Studies, with a grade of ‘C’ (not C-) or better.

Core Courses (4)

COM 100 - Introduction to Communication Studies Credit(s):
COM 285 - Research Methods in Communication Credit(s):
COM 480 - Senior Seminar in Communication Credit(s):

Choice of three (3) 200 level courses

COM 210 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 4
COM 212 - Persuasion Theory Credit(s): 4
COM 220 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s):
COM 225 - Legal Communication Credit(s): 4
COM 230 - Listening Credit(s): 4
COM 240 - Intercultural Communication Credit(s):
COM 250 - Social Media Communication Credit(s): 4
COM 295 - Topics in Communication Credit(s):

Advanced Level Courses (4)

Select four (4) advanced level courses.

COM 301 - Designing Effective Organizations Credit(s): 4
COM 302 - New Media and Public Relations Credit(s):
COM 310 - Family Communication Credit(s):
COM 311 - Conflict and Communication Credit(s): 4
COM 313 - Mass Media and Society Credit(s):
COM 318 - Contemporary Public Relations Credit(s):
COM 319 - Leadership and Effective Communication Credit(s): 4
COM 320 - Difficult Dialogs in Health Communication Credit(s): 4
COM 321 - Organizational Communication Credit(s): 4
COM 325 - Communication Campaigns Credit(s):
COM 330 - Health Communication Credit(s):
COM 335 - Communication and Influence Credit(s): 4
COM 336 - Communication Across the Lifespan Credit(s):
COM 340 - Health Policy and Advocacy Credit(s):
LDR 345 - Leadership and Film Credit(s):
COM 351 - Writing for Public Relations Credit(s):
COM 352 - Middle East Media Credit(s): 4
COM 355 - Global Health Communication Credit(s):
COM 360 - Destructive Workplace Communication Credit(s): 4
COM 395 - Topics in Communication Studies Credit(s):
COM 397 - Internship Credit(s):
COM 400 - Advanced Project in Communication Studies Credit(s):
COM 418 - Advanced Public Relations Credit(s):