Communication Studies Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science

Offered by Department of Communication

General Education
Foundational Requirements (LOPERS 1-4) 12
Including:
LOPER 2: Writing Skills
Introduction to Academic Writing
LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning
Mathematics for Liberal Arts 1
Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5 – 8)13
LOPER 8: Natural Science
Must choose a lab science course.
Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 26
Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional0
BS Science-related course requirements0
Program Specific Requirement
ENG 102Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research 33
Major Option
Complete all required courses60
Unrestricted electives
Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum26
Total Credit Hours120

Students selecting a major in Organizational and Relational Communication must earn a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. in the major.

Major Option

Communication Core Requirements
SPCH 202Communication Concepts in Society3
SPCH 252Communication Inquiry3
SPCH 301Introduction to Organizational Communication3
SPCH 370Small Group Communication3
SPCH 450Language and Social Change 43
or SPCH 850P Language and Social Change
SPCH 456Rhetorical Theory 53
or SPCH 856P Rhetorical Theory
SPCH 459Communication Studies Senior Practicum3
SPCH 499Communication Theory 63
or SPCH 899 Applied Communication Theory
Communication Techniques Requirements
Select one of the following:3
Advanced Public Speaking
Logic Argumentation and Reasoning
Persuasion and Propaganda
Area of Application
Choose 12 hours:12
Interpersonal and Relational Communication
Story Analysis: Investigating Myths and Narratives
Introduction to Health Communication
Leadership Communication
Advanced Organizational Communication 7
Advanced Organizational Communication
Interviewing
Diffusion of Innovations
Intercultural Communication
Communication Training and Consulting
Public Relations
Social Media Strategies
Communication Electives
Select 9 credit hours of the following:9
SPCH 200-SPCH 499
Website Design
CMS - WordPress
Senior Portfolio
Internship (Limit 6 hours total)
Organizational and Relational Communication Support Track
Select 12 credit hours in a support track area in consultation with advisor. 12
Total Credit Hours60

Organizational and Relational Communication Support Track

Tailored Option
12 hours selected in consultation with your adviser and approved by department chair. Generally includes at least 9 hours of upper-division course work.
Intercultural Communication
Take 12 hours from list
Introduction to International Studies
Study abroad credit (9-12 hours)
1

Math 106 or any approved LOPER 4 course. Students without sufficient preparation will also need to take the following, increasing the total credit hours needed:

  • MATH 101
2

Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option will need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required General Education hours.

3

Students are encouraged to take the Communications specific section of ENG 102.

4

Students accepted into the Accelerated 4+1 Masters of Public Communication program may take SPCH 850P to satisfy SPCH 450 in their undergraduate program.

5

Students accepted into the Accelerated 4+1 Masters of Public Communication program may take SPCH 856P to satisfy SPCH 456 in their undergraduate program.

6

Students accepted into the Accelerated 4+1 Masters of Public Communication program may take SPCH 899 to satisfy SPCH 499 in their undergraduate program.

7

Students accepted into the Accelerated 4+1 Masters of Public Communication program may take SPCH 852P to satisfy SPCH 452 in their undergraduate program.

This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your academic advisor. Advisors can also help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.

Semester 1
LOPR 126First Year Seminar3
ENG 101Introduction to Academic Writing (LOPER 2)3
SPCH 100Fundamentals of Speech Communication (LOPER 3)3
LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement3
LOPER 6: Humanities3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 2
ENG 102Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research3
MATH 106Mathematics for Liberal Arts (LOPER 4)3
LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts3
SPCH 202Communication Concepts in Society3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 3
LOPER 8: Natural Science4
Area of Application Course3
SPCH 252Communication Inquiry3
SPCH 270Advanced Public Speaking3
or SPCH 332 Logic Argumentation and Reasoning
or SPCH 360 Persuasion and Propaganda
Unrestricted Elective2
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 4
LOPER 7: Social Science3
Major Elective3
Area of Application Course3
LOPER 10: Respect for Human Diversity3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 5
SPCH 301Introduction to Organizational Communication3
Major Elective3
SPCH 456Rhetorical Theory3
or SPCH 856P Rhetorical Theory
SPCH 370Small Group Communication3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 6
SPCH 450Language and Social Change3
or SPCH 850P Language and Social Change
SPCH 200- 499 or JMC3
Major Elective3
Area of Application Course3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 7
SPCH 499Communication Theory3
or SPCH 899 Applied Communication Theory
Elective3
Area of Application Course3
SPCH 200- 499 or JMC3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 8
SPCH 459Communication Studies Senior Practicum3
SPCH 200- 499 or JMC3
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15