2018-2019 Academic Catalog

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Communication Studies, B.A.

I. Major Program Requirements

Thirty-seven semester credits of communication courses, including:

CO 101Basic Communication

3
CO 108Digital Publishing

3
CO 206Small Group Communication

3
CO 225Professional Communication

3
CO 280/GNDR 280Gender Communication (ND)

3
CO 306/ENWR 306Writing for the Print Media (WI)

3
CO 308Communication Ethics

3
CO 320Organizational Communication

3
CO 325G/CO 325NIntercultural Comm (GD)

3
CO 340Interpersonal Communication Theory

3
CO 395Research Methods Seminar

3
CO 414Human Communication Theory

3
CO 495Senior Practicum: The Graceful Exit

1

Notes:

  1. A maximum of 6 credit hours in forensics at the 200-level or above may apply toward the communication studies major.
  2. Forensics at 200-level or above may be substituted for CO 225.
  3. All degree students should review requirements for graduation as described in this catalog.

The Department of Communication Studies will administer a two-part comprehensive exam at the end of each student’s senior year. The first part, an oral presentation by the student, is required of all students. The second part, the comprehensive on all communication coursework, is not required of students who complete CO 499, Senior Thesis.