Communication Studies (BA Degree)

Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)

• See Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for all bachelor degrees 
• COMM 110 - Public Speaking
    is needed for this major as a prerequisite for several required courses
• MATH 105 - Introduction to Mathematical Structures (3 hours) or higher satisfies the Liberal Arts Core requirement in Mathematics for this major

Major Studies (24 hours)

• ART 221 - Digital Image Editing (3 hours)
• ART 441 - Web Design II (3 hours)
• COMM 115 - Media Literacy & Criticism (3 hours)
• COMM 225 - Multimedia Writing and Reporting (3 hours)
• COMM 250 - Interpersonal Communication (3 hours)
• COMM 385 - Applied Communication Theory (3 hours)
• COMM 450 - Communication Research & Professional Development (3 hours)
• COMM 469 - Communication Internship (3 hours)

Major Electives (9 hours from)

Choose 3 courses from:

• COMM 214 - Mass Media (3 hours)
• COMM 220 - Sports Communication (3 hours)
• COMM 235 - Multiplatform Editing (3 hours)
• COMM 240 - Introduction to Public Relations (3 hours)
• COMM 325 - Advanced Reporting (3 hours)
• COMM 340 - Advanced Public Relations Writing (3 hours)
• COMM 350 - Family Communication (3 hours)
• COMM 355 - Christian Communication (3 hours)
• One approved Special Topic in Communication or Theatre (3 hours)
• One Theatre course (3 hours)