Communication Studies - Applied Communication (CSG) - BA Major

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45 credits

Minor (or additional major if non-dual degree seeking) required outside CMST department.

2.5 GPA required.

C grade or better required in major courses.

Communication Studies - Applied Communication 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 Applied 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 (30 credits)

Foundations (9 credits)

CMST 281 - Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
CMST 282 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3 credits)
CMST 283 - Introduction to Rhetorical Studies (3 credits)

Core Requirements (15 credits)

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

Statistics (3 credits)

Choose one:

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

English (3 credits)

Choose one:

ENG 210 - Advanced Expository Writing (3 credits)
ENG 211 - Writing in Communities (3 credits)
△ ENG 439 - Technical Writing (3 credits)

Oral Intensive (3 credits)*

Choose one:

◎ CMST 375 - Argumentation (3 credits)
◎ CMST 385 - Health Communication (3 credits)
◎ CMST 451 - Topics in Communication Studies (3 credits)

Writing Intensive (3 credits)*

Choose one:

△ CMST 366 - Organizational Communication (3 credits)
△ CMST 389 - Persuasion and Advocacy (3 credits)

Note

* For students who will graduate with a double-major and have met the Oral/Writing Intensive course requirement through another program, the CMST Intensive course requirement(s) may be waived provided that the student have an additional upper-level CMST course to reach the required 45 semester hours for the major.

Electives (15 credits)

Choose up to two 100/200-level courses, excluding CMST 191 or CMST 192 .
Choose at least three 300/400-level courses not fulfilling core requirements, oral or written intensives. Students will earn 24 credits of upper-level coursework if three upper-level elective courses are taken. Students will earn 27 credits of upper-level coursework if four upper-level elective courses are taken.
Courses not used for intensive requirements may be used to meet elective requirements.
Only three credits of CMST 399 can be used toward this requirement.
CMST 291 , CMST 292 , & CMST 451 may be repeated for credit with different topics.

Elective Course Options

CMST 195 - Nonverbal Communication (3 credits)
CMST 266 - Professional Communication Skills (3 credits)
CMST 289 - Gender and Communication (3 credits)
CMST 290 - Disability Communication and Culture (3 credits)
CMST 291 - Topics in Multicultural Communication (3 credits)
CMST 292 - Multicultural U.S. Rhetoric (3 credits)
CMST 296 - Fundamentals of Interviewing (3 credits)
CMST 321 - Conflict and Communication (3 credits)
△ CMST 366 - Organizational Communication (3 credits)
CMST 369 - Leadership and Communication (3 credits)
CMST 371 - Advanced Small Group Communication (3 credits)
◎ CMST 375 - Argumentation (3 credits)
◎ CMST 385 - Health Communication (3 credits)
CMST 387 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
△ CMST 389 - Persuasion and Advocacy (3 credits)
CMST 399 - Internship (1-12 credits)
◎ CMST 451 - Topics in Communication Studies (3 credits)
CMST 499 - Independent Studies in CMST (1-6 credits)

Dual Degrees

Students wishing to complete two degrees concurrently, (example: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) must complete a minimum of an additional 30 credits above the required 120-128 credit hours. Students must complete all major requirements under both degrees, including separate minors if required.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning