Communication Studies (B.A.)
Administered by Department of Communication Studies and Theatre Arts
Effective Fall, 2009
Students seeking Secondary Education Certification in Communication Studies must declare majors in both Communication Studies (Interpersonal Relationship Management, Leadership and Social Influence, or Organizational Communication) and the corresponding Secondary Education Communication Studies track and complete the Communications Studies major course sequence as well as the Secondary Education Professional Course and Certification requirements. Students must consult their advisers in both departments each semester regarding course selection and other certification requirements.
Among 53 semester hours of general education requirements of the university, Communication Studies majors must take:
25.103 Public Speaking
Core requirements: A total of 9 semester hours are required from the following:
25.104 Interpersonal Communication
25.207 Investigating Communication
25.220 Intercultural Communication (diversity)
Areas of Concentration:
All majors are required to take five of six courses in their chosen area of concentration, which must include the appropriate required course for that area, plus a minimum of one course from each of the other two areas of concentration, for a total of 21 semester hours. Students may take additional courses as free electives.
Interpersonal Relationship Management
25.215 Communication Theory (required)
25.309 Gender Issues in Communication (diversity)
25.313 Communication and Conflict
25.419 Communication in the Family
25.425 Communication in Relationships
25.426 Leadership and Team Building
Leadership and Social Influence
25.205 Understanding Social Influence (required)
25.315 Persuasion
25.321 Argumentation
25.413 Community Leadership
25.417 Evaluating Media Influence
25.418 Issue and Image Campaigns
Organizational Communication
25.210 Organizational Communication Theory (required)
25.306 Computer Applications for Professional Communicators
25.307 Communication for Business Professionals
25.407 Interviewing
25.423 Communication Training in Organizations
25.424 Corporate Communication
Capstone Experience:
The capstone experience is required of all students in the major regardless of the area of concentration. After completing 80 or more semester hours, students with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average are eligible to register for an internship that will serve as their capstone experience. Students may register for 3 to 9 internship semester hours. Additional internship credit beyond the required 3 hours cannot be substituted for other coursework, but would be considered as electives. Students academically ineligible for Internship in Communication should consult their academic advisor to arrange a suitable alternative experience, such as additional specialized coursework.
25.497 Internship in Communication
Elective Courses:
25.206 Oral Interpretation
25.218 Discussion
25.470 Independent Study
25.492, 25.493, 25.495 Advanced Studies in Communication
25.494 Advanced Studies in Communication (diversity)