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Communication Studies, B.A.  

The Department of Communications and Philosophy offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.  This program stresses theory, skill acquisition, and practical applications.  All courses focus ultimately on effective communication.

A.

General Education (73 sh total)

 

 

SPCH102 Fundamentals of Public Speaking is required

  3 sh

B.

Core Requirements (27 sh total)

 

 

SPCH103 Small Group Communication

  3 sh

 

SPCH104 Interpersonal Communication

  3 sh

 

SPCH200 Voice & Articulation

  3 sh

 

SPCH303 Argumentation and Debate

  3 sh

  SPCH315 Intro to Communication Research 3 sh
  SPCH320 Business Communication

3 sh

  SPCH369 Internship* 6 sh
  SPCH400 Senior Communication Seminar 3 sh

C.

Communication Studies Electives (12 sh total)

 

  Select four courses from among the following:  
  MCOM/SPCH208 Communication Theory 3 sh
  SPCH300 Organizational Communication 3 sh
  SPCH301 Listening and Conflict Management 3 sh
  SPCH304 Intercultural Communication 3 sh

 

SPCH305 Public Relations

  3 sh

  SPCH312 Communication and Responsibility 3 sh
  SPCH333 Oral Interpretation 3 sh

 

SPCH375 Persuasion

  3 sh

 

SPCH499 Independent Study

1-3 sh

     

 

  *Students must have a 2.500 GPA to participate in an internship.

 

D.

Electives

8 sh

Updated 05/2009

 


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