This program is designed for the student who wants a broad, general undergraduate background in communications and does not necessarily want to specialize in advertising, broadcasting, print journalism, or public relations. This may be the student who plans to pursue advanced academic degrees rather than work in industry. The focus of the program is highly theoretical and conceptual.

 

 

 

 

Major Requirements

1. Complete one course from the following: Engl 150, Honrs 150, Phil 150 (students must receive a B grade or better to be eligible to apply for admission to the program).

2. Complete the following courses: Comms 101, 211, 238 (students must receive a B grade or better to be eligible to apply for admission to the program).

3. Apply to the major.

4. Complete the following: Comms 300.

5. Complete one course from the following: Comms 319, Soc 300.

6. Complete the following: Comms 411, 483.

7. Complete 1 hour from the following practicum course: Comms 396R.

8. Complete 18 hours (six courses) from the following department electives.  Students must complete at least one course from each cluster.  The remainder may be selected from within one cluster (specialized approach) or from any of the other clusters (general approach).

    Cluster 1:  Comms 302, 351, 411, 416

    Cluster 2:  Comms 301, 360, 406, 480

    Cluster 3:  Comms 381, 382, 481, 482

Note: Students may use one course from Comms 230, 235, or 239 toward the 18 elective hours requirement.

9. Complete 80 credit hours outside the Department of Communications, including 65 credits in liberal arts and sciences.