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Bachelors Degrees    

   
Communication Studies    

   Communication Studies is one of five undergraduate sequences in the Department of Communication. It represents a general overview of the communication discipline and supports students pursuing teaching careers and graduate programs.

Students need to complete:

CORE CURRICULUM
 


 Eighteen (18) hours of study are required as part of each major field of study for the Communication Studies major. Students must take:

COMM 2350 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
 

The study of contemporary interpersonal communication theory and research. Persuasion and Social Influence 

COMM 2352 Persuasion and Social Influence
 

An introduction to theories of persuasion that analyze the communication process as a social influence in various forms in the field of communication. 

COMM 3353
Intercultural Communication

The process of communication in culture, verbal, non-verbal cues, values and person perception in cross and intercultural interaction.

COMM 3354
Small Group Communication
 

An examination of theories, research, and principles to small group communication.

COMM 3357
New Communication Technologies

The theory and research of the effect of technology on human communication. Surveys the impact of the effects on human interaction mediated by various technologies.

COMM 4352
 Contemporary Rhetoric
   Study of modern humanistic contributions to theories of communication and persuasion.


Nine (9) advanced elective hours are required.

*Any upper-division course except those included in sequence  requirements for this major. Course Catalog