2022-2023 Catalog

 

Human Communication Studies - B.S.

Purpose

The Human Communication Studies major provides comprehensive preparation in communication theory and practice. Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of careers and graduate education.

Students must receive a "C" or higher for all courses within their major. Any grade below a "C", including "C-" must be repeated with a "C" or higher to graduate with a Communication/Theatre major.

Requirements (46 credits)

Division Core (12 credits)

COM-105Communication in Context

1

COM-329Media and Society

3

COM-340Communication Theory

3

COM-479Communications Senior Seminar I

1

COM-480Communications Senior Seminar II

3

Choose one Communication Lab:

COM-116JCommunication Lab-Journalism

1

COM-116PCommunication Lab-Public Relations

1

COM-116RCommunication Lab-Radio

1

COM-116VCommunication Lab-Television

1

COM-116TCommunication Lab-Theatre

1

Each section of COM-116 may be repeated up to 8 times.

Major Requirements (16 credits)

COM-227Research Methods in Communication

3

COM-280Intercultural Communication

3

COM-352Interpersonal Communication

3

COM-370Symbols and Imaging

3

COM-321Persuasion

3

COM-300
Communication Research Practicum

1 to 2

COM-300 may be repeated up to 8 times.

Electives (12 credits)

Choose 12 units:

COM-209Small Group Communication

3

COM-233Principles of Public Relations

3

COM-366Organizational Communication

3

COM-326Conflict Communication

3

COM-445Communication Internship

3

Cognate (6 credits)

Choose six units at 200 level or above from SOC, PSY or POL with Division approval.

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