2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Area of Emphasis
Students must complete requirements in one of the following areas of emphasis:
- Generalist
- Health Communication
- Journalism
- Mass Media
- Organizational Communication
- Public Relations
- Social Media Communication
- Sports Communication
Generalist
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses 1 | 18-21 | |
| Required: | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Business and Media Writing | ||
| Elements of Media | ||
| Communication Problems and Research Methods | ||
| Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | ||
or COMM 237 | Small Group Communication | |
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 2 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses | 30 | |
| Select 30 credits from any 300 and 400 level COMM courses 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 48-51 | |
- 1
Note: 5 of the 6 supporting courses must be completed before taking any upper-level courses.
- 2
May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
- 3
Internships are available for 1-12 credits but only 3 credits maximum of internship can be used to meet requirements of a major in Communication.
Health Communication
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses 1 | 18-21 | |
| Required: | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | ||
or COMM 237 | Small Group Communication | |
| Business and Media Writing | ||
| Elements of Media | ||
| Communication Problems and Research Methods | ||
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 2 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses 1 | 30 | |
| Required: | ||
| Principles of Public Relations/Corporate Communications | ||
| Information and Communication Technologies | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Health Communication Campaigns and Strategies | ||
| Communication Law | ||
| Information, Media and Society | ||
| Health Communication and Technology | ||
| Cases in Communications and Media Management | ||
| Electives: | ||
| Choose 6 credits of upper level Communication electives 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 48-51 | |
- 1
Note: 5 of the 6 supporting courses must be completed before taking any upper-level courses.
- 2
May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
- 3
Internships are available for 1-12 credits but only 3 credits maximum of internship can be used to meet requirements of a major in Communication.
Journalism
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses 1 | 18-21 | |
| Core Courses | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Business and Media Writing | ||
| Elements of Media | ||
| Communication Problems and Research Methods | ||
| Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | ||
or COMM 237 | Small Group Communication | |
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 2 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses 1 | 30 | |
| Required: | ||
| News Reporting and Writing | ||
| Principles of Public Relations/Corporate Communications | ||
| Video Production | ||
| Communication Law | ||
| Theories of the Interview | ||
| Documentary Video Production | ||
| Advanced Reporting | ||
| Digital Journalism | ||
| Media Workshop | ||
| Elective: | ||
| Choose one upper-level elective course in Communication 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 48-51 | |
- 1
Note: 5 of the 6 supporting courses must be completed before taking any upper-level courses.
- 2
-
May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
- 3
Internships are available for 1-12 credits but only 3 credits maximum of internship can be used to meet requirements of a major in Communication.
Mass Media
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses 1 | 18-21 | |
| Core Courses | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Business and Media Writing | ||
| Elements of Media | ||
| Communication Problems and Research Methods | ||
| Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | ||
or COMM 237 | Small Group Communication | |
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 2 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses 1 | 30 | |
| Required: | ||
| News Reporting and Writing | ||
| Radio Broadcasting | ||
| Video Production | ||
| Mass Media Advertising | ||
| Documentary Video Production | ||
| Communication Law | ||
| Information, Media and Society | ||
| Social Media Strategies | ||
| Electives: | ||
| Choose two upper-level Communication elective courses (totaling 6 credits) 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 48-51 | |
- 1
Note: 5 of the 6 supporting courses must be completed before taking any upper-level courses.
- 2
May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
- 3
Internships are available for 1-12 credits but only 3 credits maximum of internship can be used to meet requirements of a major in Communication.
Organizational Communication
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses 1 | 18-21 | |
| Core Courses | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Business and Media Writing | ||
| Elements of Media | ||
| Communication Problems and Research Methods | ||
| Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | ||
or COMM 237 | Small Group Communication | |
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 2 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses 1 | 30 | |
| Required: | ||
| Principles of Public Relations/Corporate Communications | ||
| Information and Communication Technologies | ||
| Persuasion and Argumentation | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Theories of the Interview | ||
| Health Communication Campaigns and Strategies | ||
| Communication Law | ||
| Social Media Strategies | ||
| Cases in Communications and Media Management | ||
| Elective: | ||
| Choose one upper-level elective course in Communication 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 48-51 | |
- 1
Note: 5 of the 6 supporting courses must be completed before taking any upper-level courses.
- 2
Internships are available for 1-12 credits but only 3 credits maximum of internship can be used to meet requirements of a major in Communication.
Public Relations
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses 1 | 18-21 | |
| Core Courses | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Business and Media Writing | ||
| Elements of Media | ||
| Communication Problems and Research Methods | ||
| Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | ||
or COMM 237 | Small Group Communication | |
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 2 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses 1 | 30 | |
| Required: | ||
| News Reporting and Writing | ||
| Principles of Public Relations/Corporate Communications | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Health Communication Campaigns and Strategies | ||
| Communication Law | ||
| Public Relations Campaigns | ||
| Social Media Strategies | ||
| Cases in Communications and Media Management | ||
| Media Workshop | ||
or COMM 317 | How to Create Great Social Media Content | |
| Elective: | ||
| Choose 1 upper-level elective course in Communication 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 48-51 | |
- 1
Note: 5 of the 6 supporting courses must be completed before taking any upper-level courses.
- 2
May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
- 3
Internships are available for 1-12 credits but only 3 credits maximum of internship can be used to meet requirements of a major in Communication.
Sports Communication
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | 18-21 | |
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Address | ||
| Business and Media Writing | ||
| Elements of Media | ||
| Communication Problems and Research Methods | ||
| Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication | ||
or COMM 237 | Small Group Communication | |
| Writing Competency | ||
| Required: | ||
| Research and Rhetoric 2 | ||
| Upper-Level Courses 1 | 30 | |
| Required: | ||
| News Reporting and Writing | ||
| Sports, Media, and Society | ||
| Principles of Public Relations/Corporate Communications | ||
| Video Production | ||
| How to Create Great Social Media Content | ||
| Communication Law | ||
| Public Relations Campaigns | ||
| Sports Writing, Promotion, and Public Relations | ||
| Cases in Communications and Media Management | ||
or COMM 477 | Social Media Strategies | |
| Elective: | ||
| Any Upper-Level COMM or IS Elective (totaling 3 Credits) 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 48-51 | |
- 1
Note: 5 of the 6 supporting courses must be completed before taking any upper-level courses.
- 2
May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
- 3
Internships are available for 1-12 credits but only 3 credits maximum of internship can be used to meet requirements of a major in Communication.
Social Media Communications
Note: 5 of the 6 supporting courses must be completed before taking any upper-level courses.
May be satisfied with an ACT English score of 32 or higher, or a SAT Reading score of 39 or higher, or an equivalent writing competency in another major.
Internships are available for 1-12 credits but only 3 credits maximum of internship can be used to meet requirements of a major in Communication.