The Bachelor's of Arts in Communication degree program offers students a thorough overview of the major theories and sub-fields that make up the study of communication. It is designed to both: 1) guide students in the scholarly study of the evolution, role, and practice of communication in society; and 2) empower students to bolster their interpersonal, intercultural, and rhetorical communication competencies.
Students who work toward a B.A. in Communication will:
Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for Communication B.A. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
College Core Curriculum (31-45 credits)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Science of the Core Curriculum. Students may not count
COM 216 toward their Social Sciences core requirement.
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum. Students may not count
COM 101 towards their Humanities Core requirement.
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Major Requirements (39 Credits)
Introductory Courses (6 Credits)
| COM 101 | Oral Communication | 3.00 |
| COM 216 | Survey of Communication Studies | 3.00 |
Communication Foundation Courses (12 credits)
Students must complete 12 credits of COM electives. Select four courses from the following:
| COM 102 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
| COM 110 | Power, Culture, and Society | 3.00 |
| COM 212 | Introduction to Communication Research | 3.00 |
| COM 217 | Argumentation and Debate | 3.00 |
| COM 221 | Social Media | 3.00 |
| COM 400 | Human Communication Theory | 3.00 |
| COM 404 | Principles of Persuasion | 3.00 |
| COM 412 | Intercultural Communication | 3.00 |
Concentrations (12 credits)
Students select one of the following concentrations:
- Public Relations
- Media Studies
Public Relations Concentration (12 Credits)
| COM 261 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3.00 |
| COM 375 | Public Relations Writing | 3.00 |
| COM 463 | Case Studies in Public Relations | 3.00 |
| COM 492 | Public Relation Campaigns | 3.00 |
Media Studies Concentration (12 Credits)
COM Electives (9 credits)
Students must complete an additional 9 credits of COM electives. Any COM courses except
COM 101 and
COM 110 may be used as electives as long as the course is not already used to fulfill another degree requirement.