Communication Studies, B.A.

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The B.A. in Communication Studies is designed for students with interests in communication theory, research, and practice and includes courses in communication contexts including interpersonal, group, and organizational communication; rhetoric, persuasion, and advocacy; and media studies. To graduate with a major in Communication Studies students take a minimum 40 credits and satisfy the requirements outlined in each course category below. Students must also have at least a 2.00 grade point average for courses used to satisfy major requirements.

Communication Studies majors complete the following courses (40 credits)

Foundational courses (4 courses)

One research methods course (1 course) selected from:

Three additional advanced communication studies courses (3 courses), selected from:

One Engaged Learning Experience in Communication Studies (a minimum of 4 credits), selected from:

COM-505 Structured Internship
IDS-507 International Internship
HUM-502 Humanities Lab
IGD-101 Introduction to Intergroup Dialogue
Approved Study Away or MayX experiences in Communication Studies
Whereas all students are encouraged to complete an engaged learning experience in a collaborative setting, some students with specific interests may also satisfy this requirement with credit hours in individualized coursework (COM-501 Independent Study , COM-502 Directed Research , COM-503 Individualized Internship )

Communication Studies, B.A.

Foundational courses (4 courses)

One research methods course (1 course) selected from:

Three additional advanced communication studies courses (3 courses), selected from:

One Engaged Learning Experience in Communication Studies (a minimum of 4 credits), selected from:

One Capstone Experience in Communication Studies (1 course), selected from: