Communication Studies B.A./B.S.

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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

Emphasis options:

Corporate Communication
Speech Performance
Strategic Communication

University Core Curriculum Requirements

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

Communication Studies Core Requirements (18 hours)

Courses required for the following emphasis options: Corporate Communication, Graduate School Preparation, and Speech Performance.

Emphases

Corporate Communication Emphasis (18 hours)

(Major Code: 1206)

Complete the Communication Studies Core and at least 18 hours as listed below.

Required courses (12 hours)

And choose nine hours from the following:

COMM 2178 - Forensics 1 or
COMM 4278 - Advanced Forensics 2
COMM 3301 - Advanced Public Speaking 3
COMM 3320 - Nonverbal Communication 3
COMM 3325 - Communication for the Classroom 3
COMM 3332 - Strategic Communication 3 (if not selected above)
COMM 3333 - Crisis Communication 3 (if not selected above)
COMM 3399 - WT Leadership 3 (6) (Students accepted for this class must enroll for both fall and spring semesters.)
COMM 4300 - Communication Study Abroad 3 or
MCOM 4300 - Communication Study Abroad 3
COMM 4302 - Event Planning 3
COMM 4310 - Communication Training and Development 3 (if not selected above)
COMM 4373 - Methods in Competitive Speech 3
MCOM 4321 - 1910 PR 3

Recommended electives:

Speech Performance Emphasis (select 18 hours)

(Major Code: 1208)

Complete the Communication Studies Core and 18 hours as listed below.

Strategic Communication Emphasis (online degree option; complete 43 hours)

(Major Code: 1209)

Students are advised to complete the University core requirements during their first two years of classes. Students must complete 43 hours listed below.

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

Electives (as needed to total 120 hours overall)

Students must complete at least 36 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”.

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