Communication, Communications Studies Concentration (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.

The Communication Studies Concentration requires 24 semester hours of core courses along with 6 hours of directed electives. All courses are concentrated in contemporary theory, research, and practical application of communication principles. This Concentration area focuses on communication in interpersonal, intercultural, and organizational contexts. Additionally, this curriculum offers 21 elective hours.While the degree can lead directly to careers in public relations, corporate consulting and advertising, it also serves as a rigorous discipline enabling students to pursue graduate work in a variety of fields.

Communication Curriculum (BA)

Requirements for the Concentration in Communications Studies

• COMM 203: Interpersonal Communication 3 Semester Credit Hours
• COMM 300: Argumentation 3 Semester Credit Hours
• COMM 303: Intercultural Communication 3 Semester Credit Hours
• COMM 325: Intro To Comm Research Methods 3 Semester Credit Hours
• COMM 431: Organizational Communications 3 Semester Credit Hours
• COMM 439: Rhetorical Criticism 3 Semester Credit Hours
• COMM 455: Communication Theory 3 Semester Credit Hours
• COMM 466: Group Processes 3 Semester Credit Hours
• 6 additional hours selected from Directed Electives in Communication