Communication Studies, B.A.

Curriculum

A. General Education Requirements (35 hours)

SPCH 314

Public Speaking

3

B. Major Requirements (45 hours)

COM 200	Interpersonal Communication	3
COM 201	Intercultural Communication	3
ENGL 322	Advanced English Grammar	3
JOUR 349	Mass Media	3
JOUR 351	Journalism I	3
JOUR 352	Journalism II	3
JOUR 451	Broadcast Journalism	3
MCOM 250	Introduction to Broadcasting	3
MCOM 353	Radio Production	3
MCOM 354	Advanced Radio Production	3
MCOM 355	Television Production	3
MCOM 356	Advanced Television Production	3
MCOM 357	Introduction to Public Relations	3
MCOM 400	Print & Broadcast Management	3
MCOM 450	Media Law and Ethics	3

C. Related Area Requirements (15 hours)

1. Related Area Core (15 hours)

SPCH 201	Voice and Diction	3
SPCH 314	Public Speaking	3
MCOM 347	Mass Communication Theory and Research	3
MCOM 498	Internship	3-6
MCOM 499	Broadcast Seminar	3

2. Related Area Electives (6 hours)

Select 2 consecutive courses from below.

SPAN 101	Elementary Spanish	3
SPAN 102	Elementary Spanish	3
FREN 101	Elementary French	3
FREN 102	Elementary French	3
LATN 101	Introductory Latin	3
LATN 102	Introductory Latin II	3
CHIN 101	Introduction to Chinese I	3
CHIN 102	Introduction to Chinese II	3

D. Concentration Requirements (0 hours)

E. Free Electives (19 hours)

Total Credit Hours: 120

Curriculum Guide for Majors in Communication Studies

Freshman Year

First Semester

ENGL 102	English Composition and Grammar	3
UNIV 110	Freshman Seminar	1
GE	Natural Science/Lab	4
GE	Social & Behavioral Science	3
HLTH 185	Health Concepts	2
	Any approved foreign language	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Semester

ENGL 103	English Composition and Vocabulary	3
UNIV 120	Freshman Seminar II	1
GE	Natural Science/Math	3
GE	Social & Behavioral Science	3
GE	Physical Education Activity	1
	Any approved foreign language	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Sophomore Year

First Semester

ENGL 201	World Literature I	3
GE	Social & Behavioral Science	3
SPCH 201	Voice and Diction	3
COM 200	Interpersonal Communication	3
	Free Elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Semester

GE	Fine Arts	2
GE	World Lit & Language Elective	3
MCOM 250	Introduction to Broadcasting	3
SPCH 314	Public Speaking	3
COM 201	Intercultural Communication	3
	Free Elective 1	1
Total Credit Hours:		15

Junior Year

First Semester

JOUR 351	Journalism I	3
MCOM 353	Radio Production	3
MCOM 355	Television Production	3
	Free Electives	6
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Semester

ENGL 322	Advanced English Grammar	3
JOUR 349	Mass Media	3
JOUR 352	Journalism II	3
MCOM 354	Advanced Radio Production	3
MCOM 356	Advanced Television Production	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Senior Year

First Semester

MCOM 347	Mass Communication Theory and Research	3
JOUR 451	Broadcast Journalism	3
MCOM 400	Print & Broadcast Management	3
MCOM 450	Media Law and Ethics	3
	Free Elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Semester

MCOM 498	Internship	3-6
MCOM 499	Broadcast Seminar	3
MCOM 357	Introduction to Public Relations	3
	Free Electives	6
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 120