Bachelor of Arts in Applied Communication (Offered on-campus and online)
This program prepares students for a broad range of careers by providing a strong communication foundation involving speaking, listening, writing, organizational, leadership, and conflict negation skills as they apply to a variety of institutional and relational contexts. Students have the opportunity to build their portfolio consisting of research projects, accomplishments, and experiences. The program requires a minor or dual major.
Course Number and Title | Hrs. | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
COM 101 Human Communication | 3 | None |
COM 120 Found. of Health Comm. | 3 | None |
COM 204 Comm. Theory & Research | 3 | COM 101 or 120 |
COM 343 Conflict, Mediation, & Negotiation | 3 | COM 101 or 120 |
COM 425 Risk & Crisis Comm. | 3 | COM 101 or 120; Jr. Status |
Choose 15 credits from the following: | 15 |
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COM 205 Intro to Public Relations | (3) | COM 101 or 120 |
COM 206 Small Group Comm. | (3) | COM 101 or 120 |
COM 210 Family Communication | (3) | COM 101 or 120 |
COM 301 Public Speaking | (3) | COM 101 or 120 |
COM 302 Intercultural Comm. | (3) | COM 101 or 120 |
COM 304 Interpersonal Comm. | (3) | COM 101 or 120 |
COM 305 Organizational Comm. | (3) | COM 101 or 120 |
COM 333 Leadership Communication | (3) | COM 101 or 120 |
Total Hours | 30 hrs. |
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*Note: Due to the percentage of coursework overlap, students may not combine this major with the B. A. in Public Relations & Strategic Communication, or the B. A. in Sport Communication for a dual major. Students may not combine this major with a minor in Public Relations.
Plus Institutional Baccalaureate Degree Requirements.
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