B.A. in Communication Studies

Summary of Requirements

Admission to Communication Studies requires:

1. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
2. Successful completion of COM 150 and PSY 101 or SOC 101 with a grade of C or better.
3. An unofficial transcript.

Requirements to maintain good standing and graduation for Communication Studies majors:

1. Maintenance of a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Students whose GPA falls below a cumulative 2.5 will be placed on probation and given one semester to improve their cumulative GPA to 2.5. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the major.
2. A student majoring in Communication Studies can have no more than one "D" or "D+" in major courses.
3. A Communication Studies major must complete one internship in the field prior to graduation. Internships range from one to three credits and must occur at least for 10 consecutive weeks in a semester. A one-credit internship requires 100 hours on internship site. A two-credit internship requires 200 hours on internship site. A three-credit internship requires 300 hours on internship site.

Required pre-major courses 6 hours

Choose one course:

Required courses 21-23 hours

Required related courses 3 hours

Take any one of the following English courses:

Elective courses 15 hours

Choose 15 hours: