A major or minor in communication is designed to accommodate many different student goals.  Our major allows students to focus on three tracks in the major or to create a general major tailored to their professional goals.  All majors will complete a professional internship experience in their senior year.  

MAJOR IN COMMUNICATION
All majors must take the following foundation courses (16 credit hours):
Communication 101, Introduction to Communication Theory
Communication 107, Argument and Social Issues
Communication 200, Rhetorical Act
Communication 204, Investigative Methods in Communication
Communication 308, Communication Ethics and Freedom of Expression,
                                or other approved ethics course
Communication 480, Capstone Experiential Learning Seminar (1 credit)

In consultation with the faculty advisor, students select an additional 18 credits in communication electives, 9 of which must be numbered 300 or above; and 3 credits writing beyond the IN 151/152 courses.  

Students may choose to take an elective track in the major consisting of 18 hours of study in one of three areas: public relations, mass media/journalism, or organizational communication. All majors are required to take a senior internship in a professional area of interest.  

Track 1: Public Relations
Communication 341, Organizational Culture
Communication 456, Applications in Public Relations
Communication 351/English 315/English 316, one approved writing
     course beyond EN 151/152 and department tool requirement
Communication 306, 260, 360, or 401, Communication Seminar or
     Persuasion with advisor approval
Communication 471, Internship in public relations
Communication xxx, additional Communication elective

Track 2: Mass Media/Journalism
Communication 225, Issues in Mass Media
Communication 425, Media Law and Policy
Communication 306, 260, 360. 401, Seminar or Persuasion
           with advisor approval

A. Mass Media Concentration
Communication 314 or 324, Advanced Production Course, Audio or Video
Communication 472, Internship in media
Communication xxx, additional Communication Elective

B.  Journalism Concentration
Communication 351 or English 315, Topics in Writing for Communication Professionals or Newswriting II, beyond tool requirement
Communication 472, Internship in journalism
Communication xxx, additional Communication elective

Track 3: Organizational Communication
Communication 310: Small Group Communication
Communication 341, Organizational Culture
Communication 342 or 344, Conflict or Leadership
Communication 260, 360, 401, Psychology 305, or approved
     management course with advisor approval
Communication 474, Internship in organizational communication
Communication xxx, additional communication elective

MINOR IN COMMUNICATION
The minor in communication requires a minimum of 21 credits, including Communication 101, Introduction to Communication Theory; Communication 200, Rhetorical Act; and at least 9 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Students wishing to complete a communication minor must consult with the Department Chair.