Communication Studies
The requirements for the major in communication studies will include a minimum of 48 credits, plus 15 credits in a second field of concentration for a Bachelor of Science in Communication and 16 hours in a foreign language for a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
Communication studies majors may choose from five areas of emphasis: instructional communication and corporate training; intercultural communication and diversity; interpersonal communication and conflict management; organizational communication and leadership; and rhetoric and public culture.
Communication Studies Core Courses (20 hrs.)
Advanced Communication Performance course - 3 hours - Choose from:
Communication Studies Area of Emphasis (18 hrs.) Students will complete 18 hours of communication studies courses with an emphasis in one of the following areas in consultation with an adviser.
Instructional Communication & Corporate Training
Plus 9 additional hours in SPCH courses
Intercultural Communication & Diversity
Plus 12 additional hours in SPCH courses
Interpersonal Communication & Conflict Management
Plus 9 additional hours in SPCH courses
Organizational Communication & Leadership
Plus 9 additional hours in SPCH courses
Rhetoric & Public Culture
Plus 9 additional hours in SPCH courses
Communication Studies students select from the following SPCH courses to complete the additional hours in their area of emphasis.
Additional Requirements include:
Journalism and Media Communication courses (7 credits)
Approved Course - JOUR/BRCT Elective (adviser approved) - 3 credits
Research Methods or Statistics (3 credits)
Choose one course: BRCT 4350 Media Communication Research (or other adviser-approved course)
Foreign Language (Bachelor of Arts ONLY) (16 credits)
Second Area or Minor (Bachelor of Science ONLY) (15 credits in one subject/or related area outside of major)
Electives (as needed to meet the 120-hour minimum for degree)
Second Field of Concentration for BSC Degree for Communication Studies Majors
The second field of concentration is required for the Bachelor of Science in Communication (BSC) degree. Communication studies majors pursuing the BSC should complete 15 hours of courses (including at least six hours of 3000- to 4000-level courses) in one department or academic program, or inter-related courses from various departments or academic programs other than communication studies. Communication studies majors may have a second field of concentration in journalism and media communication by completing 12 hours of courses in BRCT and/or JOUR (six hours of which must be at the 3000- or 4000-level), in addition to the BRCT/JOUR courses already required for the communication studies major.