Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Program Objectives
Graduates of the Communication Studies (CMS) program pursue careers in labor relations, human resources, tourism, banking, corporate relations, sales, and many other professional contexts. Communication Studies students learn how to successfully demonstrate and promote effective human communication, including relationship building and maintenance, resolving conflict, persuading and negotiating, professional speaking, communication training and development, and leadership skills. CMS students must exhibit cognitive and behavioral learning by demonstrating
- sufficient knowledge about various human communication processes and
- satisfactory skills related to communication competency.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 09.0101
Summary Checklist for General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Element 1 | ||
| A: Written Communication | 3 | |
| B: Written Communication | 3 | |
| C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Element 2 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Element 3 | ||
| A: Arts | 3 | |
| B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Element 4 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Element 5 | ||
| A: Historical Science | 3 | |
| B: Social Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Element 6 | ||
| Diversity of Perspectives Experiences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Student Success Seminar | ||
| ASO 100 | Student Success Seminar (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.) | 1 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| CMS 200 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CMS 205W | Advocacy and Opposition | 3 |
| CMS 210 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or CMS 215 | Business and Professional Presentations | |
| CMS 305 | Research Design in Communication Studies | 3 |
| CMS 275 | Applied Organizational Communication Skills | 3 |
| CMS 310 | Team Building and Small Group Communication | 3 |
| CMS 350 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| CMS 375 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| CMS 410 | Human Communication Theory | 3 |
| CMS 495 | Communication, Leadership, and Change | 3 |
| Communication Electives | ||
| Choose from nine hours of upper-division CMS courses (300 or 400 level) | 9 | |
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 44 hours of free electives | 44 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |