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University Catalog 2015-2016 
    
University Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Communication (BA)


Objectives


The Bachelor of Arts in Communication (with concentrations available in Communications Studies, Journalism, or Theatre) is designed to allow the student to study communication in its various aspects of contemporary communication, from interpersonal and small group communication to media literacy, journalism and theatre. The degree offers specific content concentrations in the areas of Communication Studies, Journalism or Theatre. The BA in Communication curriculum has 12 hours of core curriculum that all three concentrations share.

Communication Curriculum (BA)


Freshman Year


Fine Arts (GER)


Natural Sciences (GER)


  • Natural Sciences (GER) 6 Semester Credit Hours

English (GER)


Mathematics (GER)


Major Courses


Total: 30 SCH


Sophomore Year


Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)


Major Courses


Total: 30 SCH


Junior Year


Natural Sciences (GER)


  • Natural Sciences (GER) 3 Semester Credit Hours

Humanities (GER)


  • Humanities (GER) 6 Semester Credit Hours

Major Courses


  • Modern Language 3 Semester Credit Hours*
  • 3 Semester Credit Hours
  • Concentration Courses 9 Semester Credit Hours**
  • Electives 6 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 30 SCH


Senior Year


Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)


Major Courses


  • Concentration Courses 15 Semester Credit Hours**
  • Electives 9 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 30 SCH


Total Semester Hours 120


*Nine hours Modern Language requirement must be in the same language.

Concentration areas offered


**Concentration courses chosen by students in consultation with advisor from one of the following concentrations: