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. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading system (pass/no pass) will not be counted.
Requirements
In addition to meeting the general University requirements, the student must complete a minimum of 56 credits in communication courses.
Courses
| Comm 300 | Principles of Communication | 4 |
| Comm 311 | Research Methods in Communication | 4 |
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| Comm 316 | Theory: Communication & Social Science | 4 |
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| Comm 326 | Theory: Communication, Society & Culture | 4 |
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| | Communication electives | 44 |
Of the 44 credits of communication electives,
- At least 28 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 4 credits may be counted toward the major from courses numbered Comm 401 through Comm 409, including Communication Internship.
Total Credit Hours: 56