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.
The
department also offers an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts
in Humanities with a concentration in the combined
disciplines of Communication Studies and Theatre. The
latter is an option for the student interested in the
inter-relationships of art, music, theatre, literature,
speech, philosophy, and languages.
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A.
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General Education (73 sh total)
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SPCH102 Fundamentals of
Public Speaking is required
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3 sh
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B.
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Core Requirements (27 sh total)
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SPCH103 Small Group
Communication
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3 sh
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SPCH104 Interpersonal
Communication
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3 sh
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SPCH200
Voice & Articulation
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3 sh
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SPCH303 Argumentation and
Debate
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3 sh
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SPCH315 Intro to
Communication Research |
3 sh |
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SPCH320 Business
Communication |
3 sh |
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SPCH369 Internship* |
6 sh |
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SPCH400 Senior Communication
Seminar |
3 sh |
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C.
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Communication Studies Electives (12 sh total)
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Select four courses from
among the following: |
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SPCH300 Organizational
Communication |
3 sh |
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SPCH301 Listening and
Conflict Management |
3 sh |
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SPCH304 Intercultural
Communication |
3 sh |
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SPCH305 Public Relations
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3 sh
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SPCH312 Communication and
Responsibility |
3 sh |
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SPCH333 Oral Interpretation |
3 sh |
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SPCH375 Persuasion
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3 sh
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SPCH499 Independent Study
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1-3 sh
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*Students must have a 2.500 GPA to participate in an
internship.
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D. |
Electives |
8 sh |
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Updated 09/2004
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