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

University Core Curriculum Requirements

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

Communication Studies Core Requirements (21 hours)

Courses required for the following emphasis options: Organizational Communication and Leadership, Relational Dynamics and Engagement, Advocacy and Public Culture.

Emphases

Organizational Communication and Leadership Emphasis (18 hours)

(Major Code: 1206)

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

Required courses (6 hours)

Choose 3 hours from the following:

And choose nine hours from the following:

COMM 2178 - Forensics 1
COMM 3332 - Strategic Communication 3
COMM 3333 - Crisis Communication 3
COMM 3345 - Group Dynamics 3
COMM 3399 - WT Leadership 3 (6) (Students accepted for this class must enroll for both fall and spring semesters.)
COMM 4278 - Advanced Forensics 2
COMM 4300 - Communication Study Abroad 3 or
MCOM 4300 - Communication Study Abroad 3
COMM 4302 - Event Planning 3

Electives

Take additional electives as needed to total 120 hours overall.

Relational Dynamics and Engagement Emphasis (select 18 hours)

(Major Code: 1208)

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

Required Courses (12 hours)

And choose 6 hours from the following:

Electives

Take electives as needed to total 120 hours overall.

Advocacy and Public Culture Emphasis (27 hours)

Complete the Communication Studies Core and 27 hours as listed below.

Required:

And choose 3 hours from the following:

Electives

Take additional electives as needed to total 120 hours overall.

Strategic Communication Emphasis (online degree option; complete 45 hours)

(Major Code: 1209)

Students are advised to complete the University core requirements during their first two years of classes. Students must complete 45 hours listed below.

Electives

Take additional electives as needed to total 120 hours overall.

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

Refer to the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

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.
All communication studies majors will compile an e-portfolio that demonstrates the student’s competencies in at least five 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 in the required internship class. The student must receive a score of three or higher on each section of the portfolio to be certified for graduation.

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