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Degree Requirements
In addition to the General Education requirements and the 192 total hours specified by the University, all majors in the School of Communication Studies must complete (1) seven core courses, (2) two theory courses in the student's concentration and one theory course in one of the other concentrations, (3) one course in research methods, (4) one concentration-specific internship or practicum, (5) one course in advanced presentations, (6) three elective courses in the School, (7) a minimum of 28-hours in a related area approved by a faculty advisor, (8) three consecutive quarters of another language or a Study Abroad experience or three courses emphasizing cultural topics, and (9) two courses in contemporary technology. Only one approved course in the major can be applied toward the University’s Tier II requirements.
Summary
| Core courses |
28 hrs |
| Concentration courses |
36 hrs |
| Related Area courses |
28 hrs |
| Foreign language |
12 hrs |
| Technology |
8 hrs |
| TOTAL |
112 hrs |
Core Courses
All majors in the School of Communication Studies must complete a 28-hour sequence of seven courses composing a common core of knowledge. This requirement provides all majors with a foundation upon which the area of concentration is built. A grade of C or better is required in each course in the core. The seven core courses are:
| 103 |
Public Speaking |
4 |
| 110 |
Communication between Cultures |
4 |
| 205 |
Techniques of Group Discussion |
4 |
| 206 |
Communication in Interpersonal Relationship |
4 |
| 215 |
Argumentative Analysis and Advocacy |
4 |
| 235 |
Introduction to Communication Theory |
4 |
| 450 |
Capstone Seminar in Communication |
4 |
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