Communication Studies Major-Liberal Arts, B.S.

Human Communication Emphasis 34-35 Credits

Core Requirements: 13 Credits
COMS 106 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
COMS 207 Listening Skills 3 cr.
COMS 208 Problem Solving in Small Group Communication 3 cr.
COMS 284 Sophomore Seminar: Foundations in Communication and Theatre Studies 3 cr.
COMS 484 Senior Portfolio Seminar in COMS 1 cr.
Emphasis Requirements:
Professional and Organizational Communication 12-13 Credits
COMS 216 Communication in the Interview 3 cr.
COMS 316 Organizational Communication 3 cr.
COMS 318 Communication and Leadership 3 cr.
COMS 379 Internship 3-4 cr.
+ 9 Credits of Directed Electives
Personal/Cultural Communication 12-13 Credits
COMS 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
COMS 311 Persuasion 3 cr.
COMS 313 Intercultural Communication 3 cr.
COMS 379 Internship 3-4 cr.
OR
COMS 499 Independent Study 3 cr.
+ 9 Credits of Directed Electives
Public Communication 15-16 Credits
COMS 211 Public Speaking 3 cr.
COMS 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
COMS 311 Persuasion 3 cr.
COMS 312 Argumentation and Decision Making 3 cr.
COMS 314 Introduction to Criticism for Oral Communication 3 cr.
OR
COMS 319 Freedom to Speak 3 cr.
OR
COMS 414 Speech in History 3 cr.
COMS 379 Internship 3-4 cr.
OR
COMS 499 Independent Study 3 cr.
+ 6 Credits of Directed Electives
Directed Electives 6-9 Credits
Students may choose 6-9 additional credits not taken in their emphasis requirements from:
COMS 206 Family Communication 3 cr.
COMS 211 Public Speaking 3 cr.
COMS 216 Communication in the Interview 3 cr.
COMS 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
COMS 311 Persuasion 3 cr.
COMS 312 Argumentation and Decision Making 3 cr.
COMS 313 Intercultural Communication 3 cr.
COMS 314 Introduction to Criticism for Oral Communication 3 cr.
COMS 316 Organizational Communication 3 cr.
COMS 318 Communication and Leadership 3 cr.
COMS 319 Freedom to Speak 3 cr.
COMS 370 Intercollegiate Debate 1 cr.
COMS 371 Intercollegiate Forensics 1 cr.
COMS 414 Speech in History 3 cr.
COMS 416 Communication Training and Development in Organizations 3 cr.
COMS 440 Gender Communication 3 cr.
OR
Any other COMS course(s) chosen in consultation with the adviser

NOTE: Students choosing the Professional and Organizational Communication emphasis may take up to 6 credits outside the department. All credits must be in the same category and have adviser approval. A list of approved courses is available upon request.

Communication Studies Major - Liberal Arts B.A.

34 Total Credits
Required Courses: 4 cr. hrs.
COMS 284 Sophomore Seminar: Foundations in Communication and Theatre Studies 3 cr.
COMS 484 Senior Portfolio Seminar in COMS 1 cr.
Directed Electives: 30 cr. hrs.
An approved plan of study must be filed with the Department of Communication Studies by the beginning of the junior year or immediately upon declaring a COMS major.