Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 
  
2024-2025

Communication, B.A.


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The Department also offers the Bachelor of Arts in Communication, a recent program encompassing the study of speaking and writing as well as the exploration of interpersonal, organizational, and intercultural communication, information media, and communication ethics. In addition, Communication majors are required to do an internship their junior year, not just to gain practical experience, but to discover their interests. The program is designed to help students acquire broad knowledge and competencies in communication and the intellectual skills that will enable them to become critically aware and engaged citizens of the world and to succeed in communication-related professions, including business, government, law, entertainment, and mass media.

First Year


Fall


Total: 17


Spring


Total: 17


Second Year


Fall


Total: 18


Spring


Total: 15


Third Year


Fall


Total: 15


Spring


Total: 15


Fourth Year


Fall


Total: 14


Spring


Total: 14


Note:


A minimum grade of “C” is required in ENGL 0101 /ENGL 0102  and all major courses.
Students must complete 12 hours in foreign language.
Six hours of the social/behavioral science electives must be in the same area.

GE Courses: 1. Humanities/Fine Arts; 2. Social/Behavioral Sciences; 3. Natural Sciences/Mathematics

General Education Competencies


  • Humanities: 14 hours (excluding the foreign language requirement)
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences: 12 hours
  • Natural Sciences/Mathematics: 13 hours

Total: 39


Departmental Requirements (Non-General Education Courses):


  • OREN 101/102, Individual Development & Growth: 2 hours
  • Physical Education: 2 hours
  • Foreign Language Requirement: 12 hours
  • Humanities 5 hours
  • Social Science 6 hours
  • Natural Sciences/Mathematics 3 hours
  • Free Electives 12 hours

Total: 42


Grand Total For Communication Major: 125


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