Communication Studies General Communication Emphasis
General Communication enables you to learn about interpersonal, organizational and public communication while gaining practical experience through workshops, campus activities and internships. With a solid background in communication you will find many career options available.
Bachelor of Arts
(Communication with emphasis in General Communication)
University Degree Requirements
| |
Hours |
| Specified General Education Courses - Foundation Studies |
18 |
| Elective/Specified General Education Courses: |
|
| * IDS 350 - Multiculturalism in U.S. - REQUIRED |
3 |
| • Math 250- Elements of Statistics - REQUIRED |
3 |
| • Modern Language Courses (Beginning courses I,II) |
10 |
| • Electives |
11 |
Communication Studies Core Courses - 9 Hours
| COMM 208 |
Communication and the Information Society |
3 |
| COMM 350 |
Communication Research Methods |
3 |
| COMM 490 |
Issues and Applications in Communication |
3 |
Applied Disciplinary Focus - 6 Hours
| Communication Context and Skills Electives - Choose two of the following (6 hours): |
| COMM 128 |
Mass Media in a Free Society |
3 |
| COMM 240 |
News Reporting |
3 |
| COMM 345 |
Desktop Publishing and Publication Design |
3 |
| COMM 347 |
Advertising |
3 |
| COMM 348 |
Public Relations |
3 |
| COMM 642 |
Crisis Management and Strategies |
3 |
General Communication Courses - 27 Hours
| Required Courses - 6 hours |
| COMM 304 |
Intermediate Interpersonal |
3 |
| COMM 318 |
Introduction to Organizational Communication |
3 |
| Select seven courses from the following (21 hours): |
| COMM 322 |
Topics in Communication |
3 |
| COMM 414 |
Business & Professional Speaking |
3 |
| COMM 600 |
Nonverbal Codes |
3 |
| COMM 601 |
Persuasion |
3 |
| COMM 602 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
| COMM 603 |
General Semantics |
3 |
| COMM 604 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| COMM 605 |
Small Group Communication |
3 |
| COMM 606 |
Conflict Management Through Communication |
3 |
| COMM 607 |
Listening |
3 |
| COMM 611 |
Organizational Culture and Climate |
3 |
| COMM 613 |
Recruiting and Interviewing Techniques |
3 |
| COMM 627 |
Contemporary Problems in Mass Communication |
3 |
| COMM 680 |
Seminar in Communication |
3 |
| COMM 681 |
Readings in Communication OR |
3 |
| COMM 682 |
Problems in Communication OR |
3 |
| COMM 685 |
Internship in Communication |
3 |