Requirements
Communication majors and minors are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA in major course work, successfully fulfill sequence requirements (33 credits), and courses from one concentration (18 credits). They must also complete a Sophomore Review, practice skills at on-campus media outlets, complete an internship, and submit a professional portfolio of their work during their senior year.
Communication Core Courses
- COMM 180 Business and Professional Communication
- COMM 185 Communication in Society
- COMM 190 New Media
- ART 220 Introduction to Graphic Design or ART 128 Graphic Design for non-majors
- COMM 259 Writing Fundamentals
- COMM 269 Communication Theory and Research
- COMM 370 Law and Ethics
- COMM 475 Internship
- COMM 489 Professional Development
- Writing Elective not taken for track (3 credits) - Choose from:
- COMM 184 Newswriting
- COMM 377 Feature Writing
- COMM 315 Communication Techniques
- COMM 240 Copyediting and Graphics
- COMM 275 Broadcast Newswriting
- COMM 430 Magazine Editing and Design
- COMM 485 Special Topics in Communication
One Elective not taken for track or non-Communication course with approval of advisor (3 credits)
