Communication Studies Major

Communication Emphases

All Communication majors take a core set of classes, but you may choose one of our three emphases:

• General Communication Studies
• Speech Communication
• Mass Communication

COMMUNICATION		42 UNITS
Core: (24 Units)
COM 216	Interpersonal Communication	3
COM 280	Theories of Human Communication	3
COM 311	Advanced Public Speaking	3
COM 321	Mass Communication	3
COM 324	Intercultural Communication	3
COM 485	Communication Criticism	3
COM 488	Communication Research Methods	3
ITP 261	Information Technology	3
Emphasis: (18 Units)
Choose one of the following:
GENERAL COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Choose six of the following:		18
COM 211	Introduction to Argumentation and Debate	3
COM 222	Theory and Practice of Journalism	3
COM 328	Small Group Communication	3
COM 335	Nonverbal Communication	3
COM 344	Theory and Practice of Interviewing	3
COM 412	Writing for the Broadcast Media	3
COM 422	Studies in Public Relations	3
COM 451	Organizational Communication	3
SPEECH COMMUNICATION
Choose six of the following:		18
COM 211	Introduction to Argumentation and Debate	3
COM 222	Journalism	3
COM 328	Small Group Communication	3
COM 412	Writing for the Broadcast Media	3
COM 422	Studies in Public Relations	3
COM 451	Organizational Communication	3
THR 330	Performance Studies and Readers Theatre	3
MASS COMMUNICATION
COM 222	Theory and Practice of Journalism	3
COM 344	Theory and Practice of Interviewing	3
COM 412	Writing for the Broadcast Media	3
COM 422	Studies in Public Relations	3
Choose two of the following courses:		6
COM 328	Small Group Communication	3
COM 335	Nonverbal Communication	3
COM 451	Organizational Communication	3