Communication (BA) - Communication Studies Track

Program of Study

Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 14-5
Choose one of the following communication options3
COMM 1110
Public Speaking
Foreign Language Course Options
AMSL, ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002; SWAH - 1001, 1002.
Take one of the following courses1-2
ITDS 1779
Scholarship Across the Disciplines
LEAD 1705
Introduction to Servant Leadership
PERS 1506
Perspectives 1-hour
PERS 1507
Perspectives 2-hour
Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 13-7
DATA 1501Introduction to Data Science 3
MATH 1001Quantitative Skills and Reasoning3
MATH 1101Introduction to Mathematical Modeling3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
MATH 1113Pre-Calculus4
MATH 1125Applied Calculus3
MATH 1131Calculus with Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 1132Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 1165Computer-Assisted Problem Solving3
MATH 1401Introduction to Statistics3
MATH 1501Calculus I4
MATH 2125Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3
STAT 1401Elementary Statistics3
Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History 6
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics 6
Select one Fine Arts course3
ARTH 1100
Art Appreciation
ARTH 2125
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
ARTH 2126
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
MUSC 1100
Music Appreciation
THEA 1100
Theatre Appreciation
ITDS 1145
Comparative Arts 2
Select one Humanities course3
ENGL 2111
World Literature I
ENGL 2112
World Literature II
ITDS 1155
The Western Intellectual Tradition
ITDS 1774
Introduction to Digital Humanities
PHIL 2010
Introduction to Philosophy
ITDS 1145
Comparative Arts 2
Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing 6
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,37-11
ANTH 1145Human Origins3
ASTR 1105Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System3
ASTR 1106Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies3
ASTR 1305Descriptive Astronomy Lab1
ATSC 1112Understanding the Weather3
ATSC 1112LUnderstanding the Weather Lab1
BIOL 1125Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab3
BIOL 1215KIntroductory Biology4
BIOL 1225KContemporary Issues in Biology with Lab4
CHEM 1151
& 1151L		Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab		4
CHEM 1152
& 1152L		Survey of Chemistry II
and Survey of Chemistry II Lab		4
CHEM 1211
& 1211L		Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry I Lab		4
CHEM 1212
& 1212L		Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry II Lab		4
CPSC 1105Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology3
CPSC 1301KComputer Science I4
ENVS 1105Environmental Studies3
ENVS 1105LEnvironmental Studies Laboratory1
ENVS 1205KSustainability and the Environment4
GEOG 2215Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems3
GEOL 1110Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment3
GEOL 1121Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology3
GEOL 1121LIntroductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab1
GEOL 1122Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology3
GEOL 1322Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab1
GEOL 2225The Fossil Record4
PHYS 1111
& PHYS 1311		Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics I Lab		4
PHYS 1112
& PHYS 1312		Introductory Physics II
and Introductory Physics II Lab		4
PHYS 1125Physics of Color and Sound3
PHYS 1325Physics of Color and Sound Lab1
PHYS 2211
& PHYS 2311		Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics I Lab		4
PHYS 2212
& PHYS 2312		Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics II Lab		4
Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences6
Select one Behavioral Science course
ECON 2105
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2106
Principles of Microeconomics
PHIL 2030
Moral Philosophy
PSYC 1101
Introduction to General Psychology
SOCI 1101
Introduction to Sociology
Select one World Cultures course3
ANTH 1107
Discovering Archaeology
ANTH 1105
Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 2105
Ancient World Civilizations
ANTH 2136
Language and Culture
ENGL 2136
Language and Culture
GEOG 1101
World Regional Geography
HIST 1111
World History to 1500
HIST 1112
World History since 1500
ITDS 1156
Understanding Non-Western Cultures
Core IMPACTS Total Hours42
Health and Wellness3
KINS 1106Lifetime Wellness2
or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness
Select one of the following1
Any PEDS course
MUSC 1206
Body Mapping (Music Majors Only)
1

The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours. 

2

ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once. 

3

At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program45
Core Total45
Field of Study Requirements
Select 12 hours of the following (A Grade of C or better is required for all GFA courses):12
GFA 1000
Introduction to On-Set Film Production
GFA 1040
Intro to Film & TV Post-Production
GFA 1500
Introduction to Digital Entertainment, Esports, & Game Development
COMM 2105
Interpersonal Communication
COMM 2136
Group Communication
COMM 2137
Introduction to Mass Communication
COMM 2545
Selected Topics in Communication
Foreign Language 2002
Take the two following courses:
Foreign Language 10023
Foreign Language 20013
Field of Study Requirements Total18
Required for the Major
Theory & General Concepts -- 9 hrs
COMM 3256Communication Theories3
COMM 4000Communication Exit Assessment0
Select one of the following:3
COMM 4116
Communication Ethics
COMM 4125
Free Speech and Free Expression
Select one of the following:3
COMM 3157
Qualitative Communication Research
COMM 3255
Quantitative Communication Research
COMM 4115
Rhetorical Criticism
Communication Core -- 12 hrs
COMM 3135Persuasion3
COMM 3136Non-Verbal Communication3
COMM 3139Interpersonal Conflict Resolution3
COMM 4145Organizational Communication3
Required for the Major Total21
Major Electives Electives -- 21 hrs
Communication Perspectives - 6 hrs
Select Two of the Following:6
COMM 3145
Family Communication
COMM 3149
Race and Communication
COMM 4107
Communication, Gender, and Sexuality
Communication Advocacy
Select One of the Following:3
COMM 3148
Community, Dialogue, & Advocacy
COMM 4125
Free Speech and Free Expression (If not used in Required for the Major )
Select 12 Hrs of Additional 3000 Level or Higher COMM Classes.12
General Electives: 1818
Select any 1000 level or above courses. Suggested options are COMM and GFA courses. A Grade of C or better is required for all GFA courses.
Total Credit Hours123

Program Map 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 1101 English Composition I (minimum grade of C) 3
Select one of the following: 3
MATH 1001
 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher)  
MATH 1101
 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (or higher)  
COMM 2105 Interpersonal Communication 3
Social ScienceBehavioral Science Course 3
HIST 2111
or HIST 2112
 U. S. History to 1865
or U. S. History since 1865
 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
Institutional Priorities ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) 2
COMM 2136 Group Communication 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesLab Science Course 4
Institutional PrioritiesCOMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002. COMM 1110 is the recommended choice for Communication majors. 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
POLS 1101 American Government 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesMath/Science/Tech 3
COMM 2545 Selected Topics in Communication 3
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsHumanities Course 3
Arts, Humanities, and EthicsFine Arts Course 3
KINS 1106
or PHED 1205
 Lifetime Wellness
or Concepts of Fitness
 2
 Credit Hours17
Spring
FL 1002Foreign Language 1002 3
Technology, Mathematics, and SciencesNon-lab Science 3
Social ScienceWorld Culture Class 3
Remaining Field of Study COMM Elective 1 3
Any 3000 or 4000 Level COMM Course 3
Any 3000 or 4000 Level COMM Course 3
 Credit Hours18
Third Year
Fall
FL 2001Foreign Language 2001 3
COMM 3256
or COMM 3157
 Communication Theories
or Qualitative Communication Research
 3
Any 3000 or 4000 Level COMM Course 3
Any 3000 or 4000 Level COMM Course 3
Any 3000 or 4000 Level COMM Course 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
COMM 3256
or COMM 3255
 Communication Theories
or Quantitative Communication Research
 3
Any 3000 or 4000 Level COMM Course 3
Any 3000 or 4000 Level COMM Course 3
General Elective 2 3
General Elective 2 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
Any 3000 or 4000 Level COMM Course 3
Any 3000 or 4000 Level COMM Course 3
Any 3000 or 4000 Level COMM Course 3
Health and WellnessPEDS Course 1
Program Elective 3
 Credit Hours13
Spring
COMM 4698 Senior Internship (highly recommended Area I course; may be taken twice) 3
Any 3000 or 4000 Level COMM Course 3
General Elective 2 3
General Elective 2 3
COMM 4000 Communication Exit Assessment 0
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours120
1

(Select one)GFA 1000 Introduction to On-Set Film Production, GFA 1040 Intro to Film & TV Post-Production and GFA 1500 Introduction to Digital Entertainment, Esports, & Game Development are 6-credit-hour courses (Could be used for a Certificate in Film Production or an Associate of Arts degree in Film Production, or Film Production Nexus Degree).

2

Note on general elective: This could be used for a minor or Writing for Social Media Certificate.

  • A 2.5 GPA is required in all major classes.

 
 

Admission Requirements

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Additional Program Requirements

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