Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication
The Communication degree gives students a thorough training in becoming a better communicator. Many employers are seeking good communication skills, which makes this degree useful for several professions. This degree has lots of electives, which allows the student to really focus on their interests.
Degree Requirements:
General Education Courses
Major Courses
Minor Courses
Foreign Language Requirement
Electives
Student Learning Outcomes
The graduate from this program will have demonstrated that they can:
- Develop and deliver effective and ethical speeches of informative, persuasive and ceremonial function. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, V, VI, and VII.)
- Use communication theories to analyze and evaluate public, interpersonal, group, intercultural and mediated interactions. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, and V.)
- Participate in effective dyadic and group interpersonal communication to appropriately manage task objectives and social relationships. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III, IV, V, and VII.)
- Use empathy and adaptation to initiate and develop effective interactions within and across varying cultures. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Articulate and apply theory and research for the study and practice of human communication. (This learning outcome addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, V, VI, and VII.)
Requirements
Communication Major
Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all required courses in this program.
| COMM 100 | Orientation to Communication Studies | 1 |
| COMM 211 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| COMM 212 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 216 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 280 | Understanding Film and Television | 3 |
| COMM 308 | Argumentation | 3 |
| COMM 310 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 313 | Persuasion | 3 |
| COMM 317 | Organizational and Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM 320 | Contemporary Communication | 3 |
| COMM 411 | Professional Practices and Portfolio | 3 |
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| COMM 497 | Communication Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education | 1-6 |
| | Three Credits Required | |
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| | Electives | 6 |
Electives - Select additional COMM courses numbered above 200
Total Credit Hours: 40