Communication Studies, Public Relations and Corporate Communication, B.A. (CIP 09.0902)

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the academic major, students must comply with the General Academic Regulations for Graduation and Undergraduate Academic Policies . As part of these policies, students must complete the General College Curriculum , which is based on the degree.

Major Requirements

Communication Studies majors may specialize in one of seven concentrations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree: broadcasting and electronic media (traditional television/video and radio); communication generalist; communication pre-law; digital and new media; converged journalism (newspaper, magazine, and digital/electronic); and public and interpersonal communication; and public relations and corporate communication; or pursue the Bachelor of Science with a major in Health Communication, Sports Communication, or Communication Training and Development. Students also may pursue accelerated dual degrees in Health Communication with the Master of Science in Public Health (4+1) and Communication Studies Pre-Law with the Juris Doctorate (3+3). As stated in the general academic regulations, Communication Studies majors must have a “C” or better in each course in the major.

Core:

COMM 150 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
or
COMM 280 - Introduction to Communication Theory (3)
COMM 160 - Presentational Speaking (3)
COMM 170 - Writing for the Mass Media (3)
COMM 370 - Communication Ethics (3)
COMM 390 - Organizational Communication (3)
and
COMM 450 - Internship (3) or
COMM 470 - Capstone Seminar (3)

Concentration Introduction:

COMM 211 - Introduction to Public Relations (3)

Production Segment:

(one of the following courses)

Writing Segment:

COMM 251 - Public Relations Writing (3)

Research Segment:

(one of the following courses)

Departmental Electives:

Six hours of communication studies courses at the 200-level or higher, with at least three hours at the 300-level or higher.