University and Communication Department Core Requirements – Effective Fall 2007 and Spring 2008
 

 AREA

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Course Number and Title

Crs.Req.

ENGL 101 English Composition

3

ENGL 102 English Composition

3

I

See page 43 for a list of approved courses

Area I Core Course in Literature

3

Area I Core Course in a second field

3

Area I Core Course in a third field

3

Area I Core Course in any field

3

II

See page 43 for a list of approved courses

Area II Core Course in History

3

Area II Core Course in a second field
Recommend POLS 231 International Relations

3

Area II Core Course in a third field
Recommend SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

3

Area II Core Course in any field
Recommend ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics and/or Recommend ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics

3

III

See page 43 for a list of approved courses

Area III Core Course in Mathematics
Recommend MATH 254 Applied Statistics with computers

3-5

Area III Core Course in second field

4

Area III Core Course in any field

4

Area I or II Electives
Communication majors may not use communication courses to satisfy additional Area I or II requirements.

9

Total Credits

50-52

BA COMMUNICATION CORE REQUIREMENTS:
Choose 1 from EACH of these Areas: A, B, C, D, and E
Recommended courses are shown in bold

Crs. Req.

A

Communication Arts:

3

COMM 131 Listening

COMM 211 Voice Study for Media and Live Performance

COMM 231 Public Speaking

COMM 268 Intro to Video Production

COMM 269 Intro to Audio Production

COMM 273 Reporting and News Writing

B

Communication Contexts:

3

COMM 221 Interpersonal Communication

COMM 341 Nonverbal Communication

COMM 351 Intercultural Communication

COMM 356 Communication in the Small Group

COMM 361 Organizational Communication

COMM 390 Conflict Management

C

Analysis and Criticism/Research:

3

COMM 302 Research Methods

COMM 304 Perspectives of Inquiry

COMM 331 Message Analysis and Criticism

COMM 332 Contemporary Public Communication

COMM 360 Media Aesthetics and Culture

COMM 365 Film Styles and Genres

D

Communication Theory and Philosophy:

3

COMM 321 Rhetorical Theories

COMM 421 Theory and Philosophy of Communication

COMM 431 Small Group Theory and Research

COMM 466 Communication Technology and Social Change

COMM 467 Mass Communication and Democracy

E

Advanced Studies in Communication:

3

COMM 363 Advanced Writing Workshop

COMM 368 Advanced Audio Production

COMM 370 Advanced Video Production

COMM 441 Advanced Public Presentation

COMM 471 Advanced Interpersonal Communication

COMM 475 Advanced Studies in Comm Theory and Philosophy

COMM 489 Advanced Studies in Media

COMM 498 Communication Seminar

Total credits

15

COMM 278  Principles of Public Relations

3

COMM 279  Public Relations Campaigns

3

COMM 302  Research Methods

3

COMM 478  Public Relations Techniques

3

COMM 493  Public Relations Internship

6

Choose at least one course from the following:

3

COMM 362  Legal and Ethical Issues in Mass Media

COMM 363  Advanced Writing Workshop

COMM 482  Advanced Study in Public Relations: PR Case Studies

COMM 482  Advanced Study in Public Relations: PR Campaign Design and Analysis

Choose at least one course from the following:

3

COMM 466  Communication Technology and Social Change

COMM 482  Advanced Study in Public Relations: Promotional Public Relations

COMM 482  Advanced Study in Public Relations: PR for Diverse Audiences

COMM 482  Advanced Study in Public Relations: Media Strategy and Planning

Total credits required core (PR certificate)

24

0-15

 Electives to total 128 credits

45-59 

A minor in Business (30 credits) is strongly suggested

TOTAL

*Diploma will read: BA Communication - Transcript will
   include Certificate in Public Relations