Communication, Bachelor of Arts
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Course Number and Title |
Credits |
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Foundational Studies Program requirements indicated in bold. |
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ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing |
3 |
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ENGL 102 Intro to College Writing and Research |
3 |
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UF 100 Intellectual Foundations |
3 |
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UF 200 Civic and Ethical Foundations |
3 |
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DLM Mathematics |
3-4 |
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DLN Natural, Physical, & Applied Sciences course with lab |
4 |
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DLN Natural, Physical, and Applied Sciences course |
3-4 |
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DLV Visual and Performing Arts |
3 |
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DLL Literature and Humanities |
3-4 |
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DLS Social Sciences course in a first field |
3 |
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DLS Social Sciences course in a second field |
3 |
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Communication Arts: choose one from the following: COMM 131 Listening COMM 211 Voice Study for Media and Live Performance COMM 231 Public Speaking COMM 268 Introduction to Video Production COMM 269 Introduction to Audio Production COMM 273 Reporting and News Writing COMM 278 Principles of Public Relations |
3 |
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Communication Contexts: choose one from the following: COMM 221 Interpersonal Communication COMM 341 Nonverbal Communication COMM 351 Intercultural Communication COMM 356 Communication in the Small Group COMM 361 Organizational Communication COMM 390 Conflict Management |
3 |
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Analysis and Criticism/Research: choose one from the following: COMM 302 Research Methods* COMM 304 Perspectives of Inquiry* COMM 331 Message Analysis and Criticism COMM 332 Contemporary Public Communication COMM 360 Media Aesthetics and Culture COMM 365 Film Styles and Genres *Courses chosen to satisfy requirement may not be used toward Communication in the Discipline requirement. |
3 |
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Communication Theory and Philosophy: choose one from the following: COMM 321 Rhetorical Theories COMM 421 Theory and Philosophy of Communication COMM 431 Small Group Theory and Research COMM 466 Communication Technology and Social Change COMM 467 Mass Communication and Democracy |
3 |
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Complete either the following course work to graduate with a B. A. in Communication (without an emphasis) or complete the courses listed under one of the emphases below to graduate with a B.A. in Communication with an emphasis. |
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CID COMM 271 Introduction to Media or CID COMM 302 Research Methods or CID COMM 304 Perspectives of Inquiry |
3 |
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Communication Electives: choose 18 communication credits of which at least 15 must be upper-division. Courses chosen to satisfy elective requirements must be in addition to the courses chosen to satisfy the Communication Arts, Communication Contexts, Analysis and Criticism/Research, and Communication Theory and Philosophy requirements. |
18 |
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FF COMM 475 Adv Studies in Comm Theory & Philosophy or FF COMM 498 Communication Seminar |
3 |
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Upper-division electives to total 40 credits |
7-16 |
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Electives to total 120 credits |
31-36 |
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Total |
120 |
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Media Production Emphasis |
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CID COMM 271 Introduction to Media |
3 |
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Choose 18 credits, of which at least 15 credits must be upper-division from the following*: COMM 267 The Film Grip's Role COMM 268 Introduction to Video Production COMM 269 Introduction to Audio Production COMM 273 Reporting and News Writing COMM 316 Comm Activities: Studio TV for Community**†COMM 317 Communication Activities: UTP**†COMM 318 Communication Activities: Student Radio**†COMM 319 Communication Activities: Student Newspaper**†COMM 363 Advanced Journalistic Writing COMM 368 Advanced Audio Production COMM 369 Video Post-Production COMM 370 Advanced Video Production COMM 373 Reporting Public Affairs COMM 470 The Film Producer's Role COMM 486 Studies in Media Production** *Courses chosen to satisfy emphasis area elective requirements must be in addition to the courses chosen to satisfy the Communication Arts, Communication Contexts, Analysis and Criticism/Research, and Communication Theory and Philosophy requirements. **Course may be repeated for credit towards emphasis area requirements. †Only three credits of communication activities classes (COMM 316-319) will count towards emphasis area requirements. |
18 |
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FF COMM 489 Advanced Studies in Media |
3 |
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Upper-division electives to total 40 credits |
10-16 |
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Electives to total 120 credits |
31-33 |
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Total |
120 |
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Media Studies Emphasis |
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CID COMM 271 Introduction to Media |
3 |
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Choose 18 credits, of which at least 15 credits must be upper-division from the following*: COMM 171 Mass Media and Society COMM 278 Principles of Public Relations COMM 331 Message Analysis and Criticism COMM 332 Contemporary Public Communication COMM 360 Media Aesthetics and Culture COMM 362 Legal and Ethical Issues of Mass Media COMM 364 Visual Communication COMM 365 Film Styles and Genres COMM 466 Communication Technology and Social Change COMM 467 Mass Communication and Democracy COMM 482 Studies in Public Relations COMM 487 Studies in Media Theory** *Courses chosen to satisfy emphasis area elective requirements must be in addition to the courses chosen to satisfy the Communication Arts, Communication Contexts, Analysis and Criticism/Research, and Communication Theory and Philosophy requirements. **Course may be repeated for credit towards emphasis area requirements. |
18 |
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FF COMM 489 Advanced Studies in Media |
3 |
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Upper-division electives to total 40 credits |
10-16 |
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Electives to total 120 credits |
31-33 |
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Total |
120 |
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Public Communication Emphasis |
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CID COMM 302 Research Methods or CID COMM 304 Perspectives of Inquiry |
3 |
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Choose 18 credits, of which at least 15 credits must be upper-division from the following*: COMM 112 Reasoned Discourse COMM 114 Communication Activities: Forensics†COMM 160 Communication and Culture COMM 214 Intercollegiate Debate COMM 231 Public Speaking COMM 278 Principles of Public Relations COMM 314 Communication Activities: Forensics†COMM 321 Rhetorical Theories COMM 331 Message Analysis and Criticism COMM 332 Contemporary Public Communication COMM 364 Visual Communication COMM 373 Reporting Public Affairs COMM 412 Persuasion COMM 414 Intercollegiate Debate COMM 421 Theory and Philosophy of Communication COMM 482 Studies in Public Relations COMM 484 Studies in Rhetoric and Public Presentation *Courses chosen to satisfy emphasis area elective requirements must be in addition to the courses chosen to satisfy the Communication Arts, Communication Contexts, Analysis and Criticism/Research, and Communication Theory and Philosophy requirements. †Only six credits of communication activities classes (COMM 114 and COMM 314) will count towards emphasis area requirements. |
18 |
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FF COMM 441 Advanced Public Presentation or FF COMM 475 Adv Studies in Comm Theory & Philosophy or FF COMM 498 Communication Seminar |
3 |
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Upper-division electives to total 40 credits |
7-13 |
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Electives to total 120 credits |
34-36 |
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Total |
120 |
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Relational and Organizational Studies Emphasis |
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CID COMM 302 Research Methods or CID COMM 304 Perspectives of Inquiry |
3 |
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Choose 18 credits, of which at least 15 credits must be upper-division from the following*: COMM 131 Listening COMM 160 Communication and Culture I COMM 221 Interpersonal Communication COMM 307 Interviewing COMM 341 Nonverbal Communication COMM 351 Intercultural Communication COMM 356 Communication in the Small Group COMM 361 Organizational Communication COMM 390 Conflict Management COMM 421 Theory and Philosophy of Communication COMM 431 Small Group Theory and Research COMM 475 Adv Studies in Comm Theory & Philosophy COMM 481 Studies in Interpersonal Communication COMM 483 Studies in Organizational Communication COMM 485 Studies in Gender and Communication *Courses chosen to satisfy emphasis area elective requirements must be in addition to the courses chosen to satisfy the Communication Arts, Communication Contexts, Analysis and Criticism/Research, and Communication Theory and Philosophy requirements. |
18 |
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FF COMM 432 Advanced Organizational Communication or FF COMM 471 Advanced Interpersonal Communication or FF COMM 498 Communication Seminar |
3 |
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Upper-division electives to total 40 credits |
7-13 |
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Electives to total 120 credits |
34-36 |
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Total |
120 |