Communication Studies - General (CSG) - BA Major

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45 S.H. (minor required outside communication studies department)

2.5 GPA required.

C grade or better required in major courses.

Communication Studies - General Major Map

Overview

This option is designed to provide students with the most choices in their major in communication studies. Students can choose from the widest number of courses and customize the curriculum to meet their personal and professional goals. Students who major in General Communication will be expected to:

Assess communication behavior
Compare and contrast diverse perspectives on communication
Analyze communicative issues in real-world scenarios
Apply communication research findings both in and out of the classroom
Conduct semi-independent research in Communication Studies

Required Courses (36 S.H.)

Foundations (9 S.H.)

CMST 281 - Intercultural Communication (3 S.H.)
CMST 282 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3 S.H.)
CMST 283 - Introduction to Rhetorical Studies (3 S.H.)

Core Requirements (15 S.H.)

CMST 357 - Communication in Social Media (3 S.H.)
◆ CMST 380 - Communication Research Methods (3 S.H.)
△ CMST 485 - Senior Seminar in Communication Theory (3 S.H.)

Statistics (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

◆ ECON 222 - Statistics for Business and Economics (3 S.H.)
◆ PSY 231 - Statistics (3 S.H.)
STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics (3 S.H.) (recommended)
STAT 210 - Statistics (3 S.H.)

English (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

ENG 210 - Advanced Expository Writing (3 S.H.)
ENG 211 - Writing in Communities (3 S.H.)
△ ENG 439 - Technical Writing (3 S.H.)

Theory (9 S.H.)

Choose three:

△ CMST 366 - Organizational Communication (3 S.H.)
CMST 371 - Advanced Small Group Communication (3 S.H.)
◎ CMST 375 - Argumentation (3 S.H.)
CMST 387 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3 S.H.)
△ CMST 389 - Persuasion and Advocacy (3 S.H.)

Topics (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

◎ CMST 451 - Topics in Communication Studies (3 S.H.)
◎ CMST 452 - Topics in Public Communication (3 S.H.)

Electives (9 S.H.)

Choose 3 additional CMST courses, excluding CMST 191 - Introduction to Public Speaking or CMST 192 - Introduction to Speech Communication .
At least 1 course must be at the 300/400-level.
◎ CMST 451 - Topics in Communication Studies and/or ◎ CMST 452 - Topics in Public Communication may be used more than once provided they cover different topics.
Only 3 S.H. of CMST 399 - Internship can be used toward this requirement.
Courses not used for the option requirements may be used to meet this requirement.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning