Communication Studies
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General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| College Composition I | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| or | ||
| College Composition II | ||
or ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing | |
| College Composition III: Persuasive Writing | ||
| Speech Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking 1 | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Mathematics in Society | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Lab Science | ||
| Select two of the following, one must come from the Natural and Physical Sciences category | 8 | |
| Natural and Physical Sciences (ND:LABSC) | ||
| Concepts of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Zoology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Introduction to Earth Science | ||
| The Earth Through Time | ||
| Concepts of Physics | ||
| Introductory Astronomy | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| Additional Sciences (ND:SCI) | ||
| Cognition and Brain Science | ||
| Technology, Engineering, and Design | ||
| Technology Solutions for Society | ||
| Wellness | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Concepts of Fitness and Wellness | ||
| Introduction to Stress Management | ||
| Computer Science and Literacy | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Information Security | ||
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems 2 | ||
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Introduction to Programming in Java | ||
| Introduction to Structured Programming I | ||
| Social Implications of Computer Technology 2 | ||
| Discovering Computing | ||
| Humanities | ||
| Literacies | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Bible as Literature | ||
| Mythology | ||
| Women and Literature | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage | ||
| Ethics and Philosophy of Science | ||
| 1st Year Spanish I | ||
| 1st Year Spanish II | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish I | ||
| 2nd Year Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Theatre Arts | ||
| Art and Music | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| History of Craft | ||
| Fine Arts and Aesthetics | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| World Music | ||
| History of Popular/Rock Music | ||
| Social Science | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Understanding Media and Social Change | ||
| Human Communication | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| United States to 1877 | ||
| United States to Present | ||
| World Civilizations to 1500 | ||
| World Civilizations since 1500 | ||
| Environmental History | ||
| Native American Studies | ||
| American National Government | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Additional Humanities or Social Science | ||
| Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following: | 2 | |
| Two-Dimensional Design | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Photography I | ||
| Survey of Geography | ||
| Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
| Group Piano for Non-Majors | ||
| Valkyries | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Athletic Band | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Planetarium Science | ||
| Theatre Practicum | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
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Required
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Course satisfies the Digital Literacy graduation requirement.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (37 credits) | ||
| COMM 212 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 216 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM 312 | Gender Communication | 3 |
| COMM 360 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| COMM 411 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| COMM 491 | Senior Capstone | 1 |
| COMM 497 | Internship | 3-12 |
| or COMM 487 | Field Experience | |
| Journalism and Media | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Media Writing | ||
| Communication and Interviewing | ||
| Sports Information | ||
| Corporate | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Corporate Training | ||
| Event Planning | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Digital Media Management | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Public Relations | ||
| Digital Communication | ||
| Social Media Management | ||
| Communication Electives | ||
| Choose nine additional credits from any COMM course, 200-level or above, or other course(s) as approved by the department chair (9 credits). 2 | 9 | |
| Directed Electives | ||
| Choose 18 credits from the following: | 18 | |
| Photography I | ||
| Photography II | ||
| Business Communications | ||
| Introduction to Programming in Java | ||
| Introduction to Structured Programming I | ||
| College Composition III: Persuasive Writing | ||
| Technical and Scientific Writing | ||
| Writing for the Web | ||
| Sport Ethics | ||
| Current Issues in Community Health | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Foundations of Leadership | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Advertising and Promotions | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| International Politics | ||
| 3D Modeling and Design | ||
| Or other course(s) as approved by the department chair | ||
| Total Credits | 64-73 | |
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Additional credits of COMM 487 or COMM 497 may only be used for elective credits here if the course has not already been used to fulfill the major requirement above.
Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 64-73 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs
For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.
Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Art and Music (Gen Ed) | 3 | COMM 112 (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| CIS 170 (Gen Ed) | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| COMM 110 (Gen Ed) | 3 | ENGL 125 (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| ENGL 110 (Gen Ed) | 3 | HPER 100 (Gen Ed) | 2 |
| MATH 104 (Gen Ed) | 3 | Lab Science (Gen Ed) | 4 |
| UNIV 150 (for on-campus students) | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| COMM 211 (elective) | 3 | COMM 212 | 3 |
| COMM 216 | 3 | GEOG 111 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Lab Science (Gen Ed) | 4 |
| PSYC 111 (Gen Ed) | 3 | Literacies (Gen Ed) | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Additional Humanities or Social Science (Gen Ed) | 2 | ||
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| COMM 200 | 3 | COMM 312 | 3 |
| COMM 311 | 3 | COMM 314 | 3 |
| COMM 360 | 3 | COMM 411 | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| COMM 304 | 3 | COMM 414 | 3 |
| COMM 315 (elective) | 3 | COMM 415 (elective) | 3 |
| COMM 497 | 3-12 | COMM 483 | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | COMM 491 | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15-24 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 125-134 | |||
Please note: This plan is intended for general information only. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.