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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Communication Studies - General Option (CSG) - BA Major


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45 S.H. (Minor Required)

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 the General Communication Option will be expected to:

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

Required Courses (36 S.H.)


Electives (9 S.H.)


Choose three additional CMST courses, excluding CMST 191 - Introduction to Public Speaking  or CMST 192 - Introduction to Speech Communication . At least one course must be at the 300- or 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 three credits of CMST 399 - Internship  can be used toward this requirement. Courses not used for the option requirements may be used to meet this requirement.

Note:


◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

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