Communication Studies
General
Program Title
Communication Studies
Degree Designation
BA
Award Type
Baccalaureate
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
This program helps students to understand communication theory in a variety of contexts: interpersonal, small group, organizational, and public communication. Several types of major and minor programs (including teacher education programs, an interdepartmental major, and a minor in intercultural communication) prepare students to analyze and practice communication in business and professional situations (both profit and non-profit), in educational settings (including preparation for graduate school) and in the community at large.
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Does this BA major require fewer than 45 credits? Please check the following as appropriate.
BA majors requiring fewer than 45 credits require one of the following: one year of coursework in a single foreign language, or a second major, or a minor.
Requirements
Free Form Requisites
Communication Studies
Credits: 39
Requirements: 18 credits: CMST 210 or CMST 211 or CMST 310; and CMST 220 or CMST 320 or CMST 321 or CMST 322; and CMST 300 or CMST 319; and CMST 330 or CMST 338 or CMST 339; and CMST 404; and an Upper Division Writing course.
Electives: 21 credits: Any CMST courses including those not chosen for the core.
At least 18 credits must be at the 300- or 400- levels. CMST 444, CMST 491, CMST 492, and independent study courses will not count towards the 300- or 400- level requirement.
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
SLO #1: Critical Thinking - Students should be able to:
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SLO #2: Ethics and Communication - Students should be able to:
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SLO #3: Communication and Culture - Students should be able to:
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SLO #4: Creation and Presentation of Messages - Students should be able to:
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SLO #5: Civic Engagement - Students should be able to:
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SLO #6: Relational Communication - Students should be able to:
Degree Maps
Major Code
8132
Program Code
7298