ba in communications
Purpose: To provide an understanding of the role that communication plays in contemporary socienty with a focus on broadcasting, public speaking, and public relations. Students can use their training to assume leadership positions in public administration, the behavioral sciences, the media, or as a basis for graduate study in communication.
Administrator: Chair, Department of Communication Studies
Requirements: 49 semester credits
CO 101. Introduction to Communication (3)
CO 131. Oral Interpretation (3); or
CO 142. Introduction to Public Relations (3)
CO 201. Small Group Communication (3); or,
CO 212. Communication Activities (1); or,
CO 225. Introduction to Scriptwriting (3)
CO 260. Introduction to Performance (3)
CO 302. Organizational Communication (3)
CO 305. Nonverbal Communication (2)
CO 321. Advanced Public Speaking (3)
CO 328. Media Law and Ethics (3)
CO 350. Argumentation and Debate (3); or,
CO 360. Broadcast Communication (3)
CO 444. Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3)
CO 461. Communication Research and Theory (3)
CO 495. Internship in Communication Studies (1-2) (2 required)
