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B.A. Communication
| Degree Requirements | Sample Program |
| Course Descriptions | Course Schedule |
Degree Requirements
The B.A. in Communication requires 120 course credits, including:
| College Core Requirements | 49 credits | |
| Communication Major | 36 credits | |
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Major Courses |
21 credits |
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| COMM 110 Introduction to Human Communication | (3 credits) | |
| COMM 120 Introduction to Media Studies | (3 credits) | |
| COMM 210 Public Speaking | (3 credits) | |
| COMM 220 Visual Communication and Design | (3 credits) | |
| COMM 230 Media Writing | (3 credits) | |
| COMM 375 Internship I | (3 credits) | |
| COMM 490 Seminar in Communication | (3 credits) | |
| Upper Level electives in Communication | (15 credits) | |
| Open Electives |
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(35 credits) |
| TOTAL | 120 credits |
The 15 Upper Level electives in Communication must be completed in one of two concentration areas: 1) Digital Arts and Media Studies; or 2) Strategic and Human Communication. All majors must complete a three credit internship during either their junior or senior year. All majors must attain a minimum grade of C in all Communication courses. No exceptions will be made.
Lambda Pi Eta
Membership in Lambda Pi Eta (the national communication honor society) is open to all qualified juniors and seniors.
Sample Program
B.A. in Communication (120 credits)
| FYE 101 The First-Year Experience | 1 credit |
| ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (fall) | 3 credits |
| ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (spring) | 3 credits |
| Modern Language and Literature Core | 6 credits |
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Humanities and Social Science Core |
3 credits |
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Natural Science Core |
3 credits |
| COMM 110 Introduction to Human Communication | 3 credits |
| COMM 120 Introduction to Media Studies | 3 credits |
| Open Elective | 6 credits |
| TOTAL | 31 credits |
Year 2
| Introduction to Ethics Core | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Religion Core | 3 credits |
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Math Core | 3 credits |
| COMM 210 Public Speaking | 3 credits |
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COMM 220 Visual Communication and Design |
3 credits |
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COMM 230 Media Writing |
3 credits |
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Open Elective |
6 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 3
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Natural Science or Mathematics Core | 3 credits |
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Communication course in student’s concentration |
3 credits |
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Communication course in student’s concentration |
3 credits |
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Communication course in student’s concentration |
3 credits |
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Communication course in student’s concentration |
3 credits |
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Open Electives |
6 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 4
| Religious Studies Topics Core | 3 credits |
| COMM 375 Internship I | 3 credits |
| COMM 490 Seminar in Communication | 3 credits |
| Communication course in student’s concentration | 3 credits |
| Open Electives | 18 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Total Credits for Graduation: 120