B.A. in Communication Studies
College of Arts and Humanities
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English Composition requirements | 6 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3 | |
| Public Speaking requirement | 3 | |
| Science requirements | 6 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirements | 6 | |
| Humanities requirements | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Student Electives | 9 | |
| Writing Emphasis requirements | 9 | |
| Language/Culture Requirements | ||
| Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202) or demonstrating language proficiency through the elementary II (102) level of a language and further acquiring a cultural foundation. | 3-15 | |
| Major Requirements 1 | ||
| COM 204 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 212 | Mass Communication | 3 |
| COM 216 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COM 219 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| COM 224 | Communication Research 1 | 3 |
| SPK 208 | Public Speaking 2 | 3 |
| Three of the required lower-division courses COM 219, COM 224 (or HON 313), and SPK 208 (or HON 211) are prerequisites for all upper division communication study courses. In addition, COM 216 is a prerequisite for COM 304. Also, SPK 208 must be taken to satisfy the general education communication requirement. | ||
| Upper-division Courses | ||
| Students will work with their advisers to select seven appropriate courses at the 300 and/or 400 level from the listing of department courses. Students can choose to take upper-division courses in one of the following three areas of specialization: interpersonal and intercultural communication; mass media and public relations; and rhetoric and public communications. COM 400 may not be used to satisfy the upper-division course requirements. | 21 | |
| Student Electives | ||
| Course selected in consultation with adviser to meet career objectives (can include a selected minor) | 21-24 | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
| 1 | Honors College majors and minors may substitute HON 313. |
| 2 | Honors College majors and minors may substitute HON 211. |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| SPK 208 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 219 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| Language 101 | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| COM 224 | Communication Research | 3 |
| COM 204 |
Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication or Mass Communication |
3 |
| MAT 103 | Introduction to Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| Language 102 | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| Choose two COM courses: | 6 | |
| Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication or Mass Communication |
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| Language 201 or Language Culture Cluster | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive or Writing Emphasis | 3 | |
| Apply for formal admission to Communication and Media | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| Language 202 or language culture cluster | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive | 3 | |
| Diversity or Interdisciplinary | 3 | |
| Writing Emphasis | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| COM upper | 3 | |
| COM upper | 3 | |
| Language culture cluster or Diversity or Interdisciplinary (choose 1) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive or Elective | 3 | |
| Applied Area (minor) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| COM upper | 3 | |
| COM upper | 3 | |
| Language Culture Cluster or Diversity or Interdisciplinary (choose 1) | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive | 3 | |
| Applied Area (Minor) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| COM upper | 3 | |
| COM upper & writing emphasis | 3 | |
| Language culture cluster or Diversity or Interdisciplinary | 3 | |
| Applied Area (Minor) | 3 | |
| Applied Area (Minor) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| COM upper | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive or Elective | 3 | |
| Applied Area (Minor) | 3 | |
| Applied Area (Minor) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
