Communication Studies B.A./B.S.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/ Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

May be either depending on option selected; see the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Major in Communication Studies

(Major Code: 1205)

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

Communication Studies Core Requirements (18 semester hours)

Options

Students majoring in communication studies must complete the 18-hour communication studies core requirements and choose at least 18 hours of courses from the following three emphases:

Corporate Communication Option (select 18 hours)

Following three courses are required for all Corporate Communication majors:

Choose nine hours from the following:

Recommended electives:

Graduate School Preparation

Required Courses:

Nine hours of communication studies electives in consultation with a communication studies adviser.

which may include
COMM 4300
or
MCOM 4300
.

Speech Performance Option (select 18 hours)

B.A. or B.S. Requirements (6-12 hours)

Electives (as needed to total 120 hours overall)

Students must complete at least 39 hours of advanced courses (3000/4000 level) for degree.

Notes:

COMM 2178 /COMM 4278 is a repeatable course and may be repeated up to a maximum of four hours for the communication studies major. COMM 3399 -WT Leadership is a course that is by application only.

Students are advised to complete the University core curriculum requirements during their first two years of classes.

Course Rotation

Fall semester only classes

Spring semester only classes

COMM 3301 - Advanced Public Speaking 3 (odd years)
COMM 3302 - Advanced Performance of Literature 3 (even years)
COMM 3315 - Research Methods 3
COMM 3345 - Discussion and Small-Group Communication 3
COMM 4310 - Communication Training and Development 3

May intersession only class

COMM 3320 - Nonverbal Communication 3

Graduation Requirement

All communication studies majors will compile an e-portfolio that demonstrates the student’s competencies in at least six of the following eight areas:

Leadership,
Presentational speaking/visual communication,
Interpersonal communication,
Written communication,
Communication and culture,
Group communication,
Theoretical perspectives/ethics, and
Internships and professional experience.

This portfolio must be submitted for review early in the semester the student plans to graduate. The student must receive a score of three or higher on each section of the portfolio to be certified for graduation. Portions of the portfolio will be presented as part of the capstone course, COMM 4301 —Introduction to Rhetorical Criticism.

Notes:

Students seeking teaching certification in communication studies are advised to select the speech performance emphasis.

For information about the master of arts (M.A.) degree in communication, refer to the “Graduate Catalog”.

Advising Services Degree Checklist and Curriculum Guides

The following Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides (suggested course sequence) are available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists:

Communication Studies B.A. or B.S. - Corporate Communication
Communication Studies B.A. or B.S. - Graduate School Preparation
Communication Studies B.A. or B.S. - Speech Performance Option