Communication, B.A.

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Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts

This major provides students with courses both in writing processes and in the history and theory of different forms of communication. This double focus is based on the belief that the processes of oral and written communication must be grounded in substantive understanding of their theoretical and historical backgrounds.

Requirements for the Major:

36 semester credits including:

18 semester credits of Communication Core:

CM 201 - Introduction to Communication Theory Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 205 - Introduction to Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 215 - Interpersonal Communication Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 241 - Mass Media Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 250 - Internship in Communication Semester Hour(s): 1-5 OR
CM 350 - Internship in Communication Semester Hour(s): 1-5 OR
CM 450 - Internship in Communication Semester Hour(s): 1-5
CM 400 - Senior Seminar in Communication Semester Hour(s): 3

Communication Group 1

Six semester credits from Persuasion & Social Influence Curriculum:

CM 240 - Language in America Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 304 - Advanced Public Speaking Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 311 - Persuasion Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 344 - The Language of Politics and Propaganda Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 170 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hour(s): 2-4 -
CM 179 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hour(s): 2-4
CM 270 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hour(s): 2-4 -
CM 279 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hour(s): 2-4
CM 370 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hour(s): 2-4 -
CM 379 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hour(s): 2-4

Communication Group 2

Six semester credits from Interpersonal & Organizational Communication Curriculum:

CM 200 - Introduction to Management Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 202 - Business Communication Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 208 - Intercultural Communication Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 220 - Small Group Communication Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 303 - Interviewing Semester Hour(s): 3

Communication Group 3

Six semester credits from Mass Communication Curriculum:

CM 204 - Sports Communication Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 300 - Media and Diversity Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 320 - Principles of Public Relations Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 342 - Criticism of Film & Television Semester Hour(s): 4
EN 310 - Journalistic Essay Semester Hour(s): 3
MK 301 - Social and Digital Media Marketing Semester Hour(s): 3
CM 170 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hour(s): 2-4 - CM 179 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hour(s): 2-4 OR
CM 270 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hour(s): 2-4 - CM 279 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hour(s): 2-4 OR
CM 370 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hour(s): 2-4 - CM 379 - Special Topics in Communication Semester Hour(s): 2-4