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Communication, B.A.

Communication, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
COMM 1000 Oral Communication 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Spring
COMM 2344 Interpersonal Communication (or COMM 1205 Group Communication Skills or COMM 4344 Intercultural Communication) 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Sophomore
Fall
CM CORE 1001 Digital Toolbox 3
CM CORE 2020 Communication Research Methods 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Spring
COMM 3155 Professional and Public Communication 3
COMM 2256 or COMM 2257 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 10
 Hours16
Junior
Fall
CM CORE 3255 Advocacy Campaigns 3
Major Theories and Concepts Course 3
CM CORE 4124 Communication and Media Theories 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours15
Spring
COMM 3455 Creativity, Storytelling and Identity 3
COMM 4155 or COMM 4021 or COMM 4022 or COMM 4023 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 8
 Hours14
Senior
Fall
COMM 3900/5900 Internship in Communication 3
Major Theories and Concepts Course 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Spring
Major Theories and Concepts Course 3
COMM 3001 Seminar in Communication: (Topic) 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
 Total Hours120