Degree Programs

Majors in the Department of Communication are required to select 30 hours of core courses from the following list. In addition to these core courses, students must also fulfill University core requirements which are listed in the catalog.

All majors must take the following courses
(15 hours)

1307 Introduction to Mass Communication
1318 Interpersonal Communication
1370 Communication Studies
1373 Media Writing
4340 Organizational Communication

In addition to these 15 hours, majors must select TWO courses from the following list
(6 hours):

2335 Argumentation and Critical Thinking
2341 Performance Studies
2373 Advanced Public Speaking
3340 Interviewing
3385 TV News-Writing & Performing

In addition, all majors must select TWO from the following list
(6 hours):

3375 Film Theory
4310 Communication Law & Ethics
4383 Persuasion
4390 Communication Theory

In addition, majors must select ONE from the following list (3 hours):

3301 Intercultural Communication
3370 Psychology of TV & Film
4301 Rhetorical Theory & Criticism
4320 Nonverbal Communication
4395 Pop Culture Theory

Majors must add an additional 18 hours of professional electives, in one of five fields: Advertising, Broadcasting, Corporate Communication, Film, or Journalism. Majors should consult with an advisor for electives that are appropriate to their field of study or major interests.

Communication Course Rotation

The department intends to offer the following courses during the indicated semesters. Some of these courses may also be offered during the mini and summer sessions. The course rotation plan may vary. For the most accurate information, see the semester class schedule published by the University. All courses listed here carry the COMM alpha designation in the University’s catalog and class schedules.

Courses offered every semester

1307 Introduction to Mass Communication
1315 Public Speaking (a University Core Curriculum course)
1318 Interpersonal Communication
1370 Communication Studies
1373 Media Writing
2374 Introduction to Broadcasting
3130 Communication Laboratory
3234 Practicum
3310 Business & Professional Speaking
3340 Interviewing
3361 Desktop Publishing
4300 Problems and Projects
4340 Organizational Communication
4361 Communication Internship
4395 Studies in Communication
4396 Studies in Media
4397 Media Projects

Courses offered, in addition to those offered every semester

1360 Honors Public Speaking
1375 Film Appreciation
2303 Audio Production
2311 News Reporting
2331 Broadcast Announcing
2335 Argumentation and Critical Thinking
2341 Performance Studies
2371 Advertising Principles & Practices
2372 Editing & Copyreading
2373 Advanced Public Speaking
2375 TV & Film Genre
2376 Film Production I
2377 Screenwriting
2378 Digital Editing
2380 American Film Classics
3301 Intercultural Communication
3303 Studio Recording
3330 Advanced Journalistic Writing
3360 Introduction to Public Relations
3365 Corporate Video Production
3370 Psychology of TV and Film
3375 Film Theory
3376 Film Production II
3377 American Cinema
3378 Pop Culture Theory
3380 TV Production
3381 Photojournalism
3383 TV Field Production
3385 TV News-Writing & Performing
3390 Conflict Management & Small Group Communication
4301 Rhetorical Theory & Criticism
4310 Communication Law
4320 Nonverbal Communication
4341 Human Resource Interviewing
4350 Corporate Training & Development
4370 Issues Management
4380 Advertising Campaign Strategies
4383 Persuasion
4390 Communication Theory

Courses scheduled for Fall 2006, in addition to those offered every semester

1360 Honors Public Speaking
2331 Broadcast Announcing
2335 Argumentation and Critical Thinking
2371 Advertising Principles and Practices
2372 Editing and Copyreading
2375 TV & Film Genre
2376 Film Production I
3360 Public Relations
3365 Corporate Video Production
3381 Photojournalism
4310 Communication Law
4383 Persuasion
4390 Communication Theory
PLUS TWO VERY SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES:
4396 Advanced Digital Editing
4396 Film Directors

Schedule for Spring 2007, in addition to those offered every semester

2303 Audio Production
2311 News Reporting
2341 Performance Studies
2373 Advanced Public Speaking
2376 Film Production I
2378 Digital Editing
3330 Advanced Journalistic Writing
3370 Psychology of TV & Film
3375 Film Theory
3383 TV Field Production
3390 Conflict Management and Small Group Communication
4301 Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
4310 Communication Law
4341 Human Resource Interviewing
4370 Issues Management
4380 Advertising Campaign Strategies
4390 Communication Theory
PLUS THREE VERY SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES:
4396 Film Production III
4396 European Film
4396 Publishing on the World Wide Web