Communication Studies Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science
Offered by Department of Communication
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| 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 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5 – 8) | 13 | |
LOPER 8: Natural Science | ||
Must choose a lab science course. | ||
| Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 2 | 6 | |
| Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional | 0 | |
| BS Science-related course requirements | 0 | |
| Program Specific Requirement | ||
| ENG 102 | Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research 3 | 3 |
| Major Option | ||
| Complete all required courses | 60 | |
| Unrestricted electives | ||
| Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum | 26 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Students selecting a major in Organizational and Relational Communication must earn a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. in the major.
Major Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Core Requirements | ||
| SPCH 202 | Communication Concepts in Society | 3 |
| SPCH 252 | Communication Inquiry | 3 |
| SPCH 301 | Introduction to Organizational Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 370 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 450 | Language and Social Change | 3 |
| SPCH 456 | Rhetorical Theory | 3 |
| SPCH 459 | Organizational & Relational Communication Senior Practicum | 3 |
| SPCH 499 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| 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 | ||
| 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 Hours | 60 | |
Organizational and Relational Communication Support Track
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GS hours.
- 3
Students are encouraged to take the Communications specific section of ENG 102.