The following course sequence sheet is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as formal academic advisement. Course selections and sequence may vary depending on course availability and counsel from your academic adviser. You should consult an academic adviser before developing an actual academic plan.
More information: see degree requirements.
| Cr. | First Semester | Cr. | Second Semester |
| 3 | 25.103 Public Speaking | 3 | 25.104 Interpersonal Communication |
| also counts as General Ed. Communication | also counts as General Ed. Group A | ||
| 3 | 20.101 Composition I | 3 | General Ed. 53 Quantitative/Analytical Reasoning |
| or General Ed. 53 Quantitative/Analytical Reasoning | or 20.101 Composition I | ||
| 3 | General Ed. Group B (Social Sciences) | 3 | General Ed. Group B (Social Sciences) |
| 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) | 3 | General Ed. Group A (Humanities) |
| 3 | General Ed. Group B (Social Sciences) | 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) |
| 1 | 09.100 Optional University Seminar | 1 | General Ed. Fitness/Recreation Skills |
| 16 | Total Semester Credits | 16 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Third Semester | Cr. | Fourth Semester |
| 3 | 25.205 Understanding Social Influence | 3 | 25 207 Communication Research Methods |
| 3 | 25.220 Intercultural Communication | 3 | 25.209 Examining Communication |
| counts as Diversity course | must receive min. C to take 400-level courses | ||
| 3 | General Ed.Writing Intensive | 3 | General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making |
| or General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making | or Writing Intensive | ||
| 3 | General Ed. Group A (Humanities) | 3 | General Ed. Group B (Social Sciences) |
| 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) | 3 | General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math) |
| 15 | Total Semester Credits | 15 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Fifth Semester | Cr. | Sixth Semester |
| 3 | 25.315 Persuasion | 3 | 25.321 Argumentation & Analysis |
| or other Leadership & Public Advocacy Track course | or other Leadership & Public Advocacy Track course | ||
| 3 | 25.423 Community Leadership | 3 | 25.427 Strategic Communicatoin |
| or other Leadership & Public Advocacy Track course | or 25.417 Media and Visual Culture | ||
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 1 | General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills | ||
| 16 | Total Semester Credits | 15 | Total Semester Credits |
| Cr. | Seventh Semester | Cr. | Eighth Semester |
| 3 | 25--- Communication Studies Elective 1 | 3 | 25--- Communication Studies Elective 3 |
| 3 | 25--- Communication Studies Elective 2 | 3 | 25.497 Internship in Communication |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 3 | Free Elective | 3 | Free Elective |
| 15 | Total Semester Credits | 12 | Total Semester Credits |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 120 |
Students must receive a C or better in 25.207 and 209 in order to take a 400-level Communication Studies Course and complete the major.
The sequence of General Education courses is an example only; they may be taken in any order.
Consult advisor for current schedule of department electives.
25.220 counts as a Diversity course; one additional course selected for General Education OR Free Elective must also qualify as a Diversity course.
See list of Diversity Courses and consult advisor.