Communication Studies, B.A./B.S.

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The Communication Studies major provides the foundation for analyzing, crafting, and disseminating messages on both personal and professional levels. In this major you gain a greater understanding of the messages on both public and private delivery platforms. This major is also valuable if you’re interested in pursuing professions in politics, law, speech writing, media relations, as well as for those who wish to pursue graduate studies and teaching. For more information contact the Communication Studies Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 40 Credits

Communication Studies Core: (19 cr.)

Introductory Courses

Advanced Writing

Select one course from the following:

Senior Seminar

CMM 491 - Senior Seminar (1 cr.)

Electives: (21 cr.)

Select seven courses from the following:

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.
Students must earn a minimum grade of C in each of the following courses: CMM 101, CMM 118, CMM 226, and CMM 416 .