Course descriptionIntended to serve as a liberal arts and professional major which might be used in preparation for a professional school, graduate school, or one of many varied careers in the social services, business, the media, politics, advertising, and public relations.
Required Courses:38-39 credit hours
* COMM 110 - Introduction to Communication (3 cr)
* COMM 210 - Rhetorical Criticism (W) (3 cr)
* COMM 250 - Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
* COMM 260 - Persuasion (3 cr)
* COMM 270 - Advocacy and Argumentation (4 cr)
* COMM 290 - Communication Research (4 cr)
* JOUR 115 - News Reporting and Writing (W) (3 cr)
* COMM 310 - Communication Theory (3 cr)
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* COMM 380 - Mass Media Effects (3 cr)
Electives: Student must complete a total of 9 credits from this section.
* COMM 280 - Broadcasting in America (4\3 cr)
* COMM 300 - Intercultural/International Communication (3 cr)
* COMM 350 - Organizational Communication (3 cr)
* COMM 360 - Persuasive Campaigns (3 cr)
* COMM 397 - Special Topics (3 cr)
* COMM 399 - Independent Study (3 cr)
For students wishing to graduate with departmental honors:
COMM 398 - Honors Seminar (1 cr)