Bachelor of Arts in Communication
The major in communication under the Bachelor of Arts degree is a 30-semester hour program which is a broad, liberal arts experience as well as an introduction to major facets of Communication theory and practice. Students study small group communication, interpersonal communication, and communication analysis. The BA degree with a major in communication is an appropriate degree leading to graduate school in speech communication, law school, or related occupational areas such as public relations, management, sales, communication media, the ministry and public service.
Required Courses (21 hours):
SP 100 Interpersonal Communication (3 hours) OR SP 101 Public Speaking (3 hours)
(whichever is not used to meet the General Education Basic Skill requirement)
SP 201 Advanced Public Speaking (3 hours)
SP 303 Organizational Communication (3 hours)
SP 306 Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3 hours)
SP 312 Theories of Communication (3 hours)
SP 315 Small Group Communication (3 hours)
SP 332 Theories of Persuasion (3 hours)
Communication Electives (9 hours):
Students in this program are also expected to take 9 hours of elective courses in communication from one of the following Areas of Concentration: Public Communication, Career and Professional Communication, or Public Relations . See below for courses which count in each of the Areas of Concentration.
Required Second Program of Study (Minimum 12 hours):
The student should work with an academic advisor within the department to select a second program of study in another discipline.
Last Updated July 5, 2007