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Communication Major (Bachelor of Arts)

A student majoring in communication must complete the major core requirements and one concentration for a total of 68 hours (plus concentration cognates), the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Senior students are required to complete a senior project.

Communication Major (B.A.) Core Requirements:

COMM 145Media and Culture

4
COMM 235Introduction to Filmmaking

4
COMM 357Media Law

4
COMM 475Communication Theory

2
COMM 487Senior Project

1
COMM 494Cooperative Education/Practicum in Communication

0
COMM 495Communications Colloquium

0
COMM 496Seminar in Communication

2
COMM 497Seminar in Communication

1
JOUR 148Creativity and Communication

3
JOUR 245Media Writing

4
JOUR 349Social Media Journalism

3
SPCH 101Fundamentals of Speech Communication

4
Total Credit Hours:32

COMM 494: Minimum 120 hours

COMM 495: four colloquia required

Cognates

GRPH 235Digital Imaging I

4
GRPH 255Graphic Design and Layout

4
PHTO 156Principles of Photography

3
or
PHTO 255Film Photography

3