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Bachelor of Arts in Communication

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication provides skill development on a foundation of social science theory and research. This major focuses on human communication processes in dyadic, small group, organizational, mediated and public settings. Concentration areas include: Public Relations, Sport Communication, and Communication Studies. Students develop strategic communication skills in listening, speaking, writing, critical thinking, research, and relationship building. 

course number and title

hrs

prerequisites

Required Communication Major courses

COM 101 Human Communication

or

COM 120 Foundations of Health Communication

(3)

(3)

None

COM 204 Communication Theory and Research

3

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 262 Strategic Messaging

3

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 343 Conflict, Mediation, and Negotiation

3

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 425 Risk and Crisis Communication

3

COM 101 or COM 120

Total hours required

15 hrs.

Choose One Area of Concentration

Communication Studies Concentration

Choose 5 courses from the following:

COM 163 Foundations of Sport Communication

(3)

None

COM 205 Introduction to Public Relations

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 206 Small Group Communication

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 208 Argumentation and Advocacy

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 210 Family Communication

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 211 Public Relations Writing

(3)

COM 205

COM 222 Topics in Communication

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 244 Sport Communication and Culture

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 270 Research Methods in Communication

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 274 Strategic Social Media

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 301 Public Speaking

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 302 Intercultural Communication

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 304 Interpersonal Communication

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 305 Organizational Communication

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 315 International Storytelling

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 320 Health Communication

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 333 Leadership Communication

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 415 Communication In Sport Organizations

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120; COM 163

COM 436 Internship in Communication Studies

(3)

Permission of Instructor

COM 470 Research Experience in Communication Studies

(3)

Permission of Instructor

COM 474 Public Relations Campaigns

(3)

COM 205; Junior status

Total Communication Studies Concentration hrs.

15 hrs.

OR

Public Relations Concentration

Required courses:

COM 205 Introduction to Public Relations

3

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 211 Public Relations Writing

3

COM 205

COM 274 Strategic Social Media

3

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 474 Public Relations Campaigns

3

COM 211; Junior status

Choose one course from the following:

COM 436 Internship in Communication Studies

(3)

Permission of Instructor

COM 470 Research Experience in Communication Studies

(3)

Permission of Instructor

any other COM elective

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

Total Public Relations Concentration hrs.

15 hrs.

OR

Sport Communication Concentration

Required

COM 163 Foundations of Sport Communication

3

None

COM 244 Sport, Communication and Culture

3

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 274 Strategic Social Media

3

COM 101 or COM 120

COM 415 Communication in Sport Organizations

3

COM 101 or COM 120; COM 163

Choose one course from the following:

COM 436 Internship in Communication Studies

(3)

Permission of Instructor

COM 470 Research Experience in Communication Studies

(3)

Permission of Instructor

any other COM elective

(3)

COM 101 or COM 120

Total Sport Communication Concentration Hrs.

15 hrs.

Total hours

30 hrs.

Please note - Students pursuing a BA in Communication:

  • Must earn a minor with the BA in Communication

  • May not earn a minor and a concentration in the same area

  • May not overlap more than 9 credit hours between the Communication major and a Communication department minor

  • Must take 12 credit hours that are 300/400 level which apply toward the major.

Plus Institutional Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Courses and Descriptions

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