Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Those students choosing the speech option must take:
- COMM 1003 Introduction to Communication
- COMM 1023 Exploration of Media and Communication or JOUR 1023 Exploration of Media and Communication
- COMM 2003 Public Speaking
- COMM 3003 Interpersonal Communication
- COMM 3123 Argumentation or COMM 3133 Digital Civility
- COMM 3513 Media Criticism
- COMM 4823 Communication Capstone
Students choosing the speech option, in consultation with an advisor, can design a program in one of the following areas of emphasis:
- communication for the professions
- language and culture
- organizational communication
- performance studies
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1023 Composition II 1 |
3 |
| SS 1XXX Social Science Courses 1, 2 | 3 |
| MATH XXXX Mathematics 1 |
3 |
| Elective | 6 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| SCIL 1XXX Science with Laboratory 1 |
4 |
| COMM 2003 Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 6 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 |
3 |
| SS 1XXX Social Science Courses 1, 2 | 3 |
| COMM 3123 Argumentation or COMM 3133 Digital Civility | 3 |
| Elective | 6 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 3003 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3513 Media Criticism | 3 |
| COMM Elective (3000-4000 level) | 3 |
| Elective | 6 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 |
3 |
| COMM Elective (3000- 4000 level) | 3 |
| Elective (3000-4000 level) | 6 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 4823 Communication Capstone | 3 |
| Elective (3000-4000 level) | 12 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM Elective | 3 |
| COMM Elective (3000- 4000 level) | 3 |
| Elective (3000-4000 level) | 1 |
| Elective | 5 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2Certain electives and social sciences are recommended based on student’s emphasis.