Communication Studies, B.A.

Communication Studies, B.A. or B.S.

Communication Studies is a core liberal art that provides training in the skills required by today’s employers. Students who complete this program should be equipped to prepare and present well organized and reasoned oral and written presentations in a variety of contexts. Students will be able to identify, analyze, and evaluate multiple perspectives of a given argument and will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the implications of ethics in communication. Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate professionalism and to adapt to a variety of contexts when they graduate from this program. The science of interpersonal and group dynamics, effective communication in business and industry, and the art of persuasion and social influence are emphasized in the major. In addition to the requirements listed below, students must meet all general graduation requirements as listed in the Undergraduate Academic Policies section in this Bulletin. A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for completion.

Course Requirements

Choose 21 hours from the following:

Communication Studies has a flexible curriculum that allows students to focus on career goals. A COMS advisor will help students choose courses from below that will best meet personal and career objectives.

General Education and General Electives

Students must also complete the General Education Core requirements to include any specific courses listed below. Students must also complete sufficient general electives to reach 120 or more total semester hours.

Bachelor of Arts Requirements

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Art degree must successfully complete the second-year sequence of a world language. Alternative options, including a placement exam, are listed in the Bachelor of Arts requirements in the Undergraduate Academic Policies section of this Bulletin.