Communication Studies, B.A.
I. Major Program Requirements
Nineteen semester credits of communication courses, including:
| CO 101 | Basic Communication | 3 |
| CO 206 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| CO 225 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| CO 306/ENWR 306 | Writing for the Media (WI) | 3 |
| CO 395 | Research Methods Seminar | 3 |
| CO 425 | Internship | 1.00 - 12.00 |
| CO 495 | Senior Practicum: The Graceful Exit | 1 |
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| CO COMP | Communication Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
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| CO 499 | Senior Thesis | 1.00 - 3.00 |
Major Track Requirements
Communication Studies majors will complete one of two available tracks, as follows:
Track I: Interpersonal Communication (21 credits)
| CO 108 | Digital Publishing | 3 |
| CO 280 | Gender Communication (ND) | 3 |
| CO 308 | Communication Ethics | 3 |
| CO 320 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| CO 325G | Intercultural Comm (GD) | 3 |
| CO 340 | Interpersonal Communication Theory | 3 |
| CO 414 | Human Communication Theory | 3 |
Students selecting the Interpersonal Communication track who declare a minor in Public Relations and Social Media must select courses not required for the Interpersonal Communication track.
Track II: Public Relations and Social Media (32 credits)
| CO 108 | Digital Publishing | 3 |
| CO 130 | Digital Video Production | 3 |
| CO 165 | Writing for Digital Media | 3 |
| CO 215 | Introduction to Public Relations I | 3 |
| CO 216 | Introduction to Public Relations II | 3 |
| CO 220 | Event Planning | 3 |
| CO 236 | Prospector Student Newspaper I | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| CO 237 | Prospector Student Newspaper II | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| CO 250 | Social Media and Communication | 3 |
| CO 260 | Servant Leadership | 3 |
| CS 202 | Web Design and Development | 3 |
| BA 306 | Marketing | 3 |
Students selecting the Public Relations and Social Media track are highly encouraged to minor in Marketing.
Notes:
- A maximum of 6 credit hours in forensics at the 200-level or above may apply toward the communication studies major.
- Forensics at 200-level or above may be substituted for CO 225.
- 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.