Undergraduate programs
The Department of Communication offers programs leading to degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The courses offered in communication are based on the premise that an educated individual must be able to think critically and analytically, comprehend political, social, cultural, institutional, international, and mediated communication, listen effectively, and be sensitive and adaptive to communicative encounters with persons of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and situations. The effective communicator has an understanding of the complexity and dynamic nature of the communication process, as well as a sense of responsibility for the substance and consequences of communicative interaction.
Communication B.A./B.S.
All classes in the major or minor must be taken for a letter grade and only classes graded C or better will be counted toward the major or minor.
Requirements
In addition to meeting the general University requirements, the student must complete a minimum of 60 credits in communication courses plus Wr 222 or Wr 323 for a total of 64 credits.
Courses
| Comm 300 | Principles of Communication | 4 |
| Comm 311 | Research Methods in Communication | 4 |
| Comm 316 | Communication, Individuals, and Discourse | 4 |
| Comm 326 | Communication, Society, and Culture | 4 |
| | Communication electives | 44 |
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| Wr 222 | Writing Research Papers | 4 |
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| Wr 323 | Writing as Critical Inquiry | 4 |
Of the 44 credits of communication electives,
- At least 32 must be in upper-division (numbered 300 and above) communication studies courses, of which
- At least 16 must be in course numbered 400 and above, of which
- At least 12 must be in courses numbered 410 and above.
- No more than 8 credits may be counted toward the major from courses numbered Comm 401 through Comm 409, including Communication Internship.
Total Credit Hours: 64