Speech Communication, B.A.

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The Communication major provides a liberal arts orientation to the study of human communication. Graduates of the communication program often pursue careers in education, management, public relations, business, or government, or continue on for graduate study in communication or law.

Program Requirements

Department Core: 10-11 Credits

COMM 105 - Survey of Human Communication 3 Credit(s)
1 credit recitation optional
COMP 201 - Writing Arguments 4 Credit(s)
LITR 100 - Introduction to Literature 3 Credit(s)

Communication Core: 6 Credits

COMM 106 - Basic Principles of Speech 3 Credit(s)
COMM 465 - Communication Theory 3 Credit(s)

Distribution Requirements: 15 Credits

One Distribution or Elective course must come from the Diverse Voices (dv) category.

Diverse Voices Category

dv Each of these fulfills the Diverse Voices requirement.

Five courses chosen from the following areas

Rhetoric and Public Address

select two

COMM 310 - Rhetoric of Advertising 3 Credit(s)
COMM 324 - Persuasive Speaking 3 Credit(s)
COMM 370 - Contemporary Political Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 415 - Rhetoric of Social Movements 3 Credit(s) dv
COMM 416 - Voices of American Women 3 Credit(s) dv
COMM 417 - Women/Men and Elections 3 Credit(s) dv
COMM 470 - African American Rhetoric 3 Credit(s) dv

Business and Professional Communication

select one

COMM 311 - Small Group Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 325 - Professional Speaking 3 Credit(s)
COMM 340 - Public Relations 3 Credit(s)
COMM 430 - Employment Seeking and Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 455 - Organizational Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 475 - Research Methods in Communication 3 Credit(s)

Mass Communication

select one

COMM 108 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 201 - Mass Media and Society 3 Credit(s) dv
COMM 212 - Principles of Journalism 3 Credit(s)
COMM 301 - Media Law I 3 Credit(s)
COMM 308 - Writing for Mass Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 320 - Film Studies: Form and Culture 3 Credit(s)
COMM 321 - Form and Expressive Techniques in Film 3 Credit(s)
COMM 322 - Studies in Documentary Film 3 Credit(s)
COMM 408 - Visual Communication 3 Credit(s)

Relationships

select one

COMM 245 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s) dv
COMM 333 - Interracial Communication 3 Credit(s) dv
COMM 350 - Family Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 360 - Folklore and Communications 3 Credit(s)
COMM 361 - Ethnography in the Digital Age 3 Credit(s)
COMM 390 - Topics in Communication 1-4 Credit(s) dv
COMM 445 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit(s) dv
COMM 460 - Language and Social Interaction 3 Credit(s)

Communication Electives: 6-8 Credits

select two

Note(s)

Internships do not fulfill the distribution requirements but are highly recommended electives and will count for the communication electives requirement.
New courses and special topics courses will be categorized when introduced.
Ordinarily, no more than two courses may be used to satisfy the requirements for both the English and the Communication majors. No more than 6 credits in the minor can be used to satisfy other college major or minor requirements. No more than one online course and no more than one reduced-time course (e.g. Winter or Summer Session course lasting fewer than six weeks) may be used to satisfy the requirements for the major. A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for all courses counted toward the major, minor, or specialization.

Speech Communication, B.A.

Program Requirements

Department Core: 10-11 Credits

Communication Core: 6 Credits

Distribution Requirements: 15 Credits

Diverse Voices Category

Rhetoric and Public Address

Business and Professional Communication

Mass Communication

Relationships

Communication Electives: 6-8 Credits

Note(s)

Total Credit Hours Required: 37-40