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Prerequisites: It is the policy of the Department of Communication that course prerequisites will be strictly enforced. Prerequisites are listed in parenthesis. Major, Junior status, and the completion of 171, 176, 306, and 307 for all 400-level and above courses.

Course Requirements: A minimum of 54 credits (18 three-credit courses) in communication coursework is required to complete the major. Students must complete:
1. All Category I: Core Foundation Courses
2. One course from each of the major concentration areas A-E listed in Category II
3. Two additional courses from one chosen area of concentration in A-E listed in     Category II
4. Any five additional courses, which can be taken from Category II or III
5. A minimum of 18 credit hours in classes numbered at the 400-level or above

Note: A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in both the major and the University GPA to graduate.

I. *Core Foundation Required Courses
171: Effective Public Speaking
176: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
306: Introduction to Rhetorical Theory
307: Introduction to Communication Theory
401: Rhetorical Theory
407: Communication Theory
*Requires a grade of “C” or better to graduate in the Communication Core

II. Major Concentration Areas:

A. Advanced Communication Skills
201: Professional Speaking (171)
202: Persuasive Speaking (171)
221: Communication in Problem Solving Groups
243: Public Relations Writing
245: Interviewing (171)

281: Business Communication

300: Public Relations Research
303: Public Debate
439: Research in Communication

B. Organizational Communication
242: Introduction to Public Relations
308: Communication and Organizations
344: Public Relations Case Studies (242)
406: Organizational Diversity (176)
408: Leadership Communication (308)
409: Organizational Identity, Image and Issue Mgmt
442: The Public Relations Campaign (242 & 243)
508: Organizational Cultures (308)

C. Interpersonal Communication
348: Nonverbal Communication (176)
349: Intercultural Communication
402: Family Communication
403: Gender Communication
404: Health Communication

443: Theories of Interpersonal Communication
449: Advanced Intercultural Communication (349)

450  Interpersonal Influence

549: Seminar in Integrated Intercultural Communication (349)

D. Public Communication
302: Theories of Argument
371: Communication Criticism
405: Rhetorical Issues in Public Health and Medicine

411: Non-Traditional Rhetorical Theory Media
428: Women in Political Communication
463: The Rhetorical Presidency
464: The Rhetoric of Protest and Reform
465: The Rhetoric of Presidential Debates

466: Rhetorical Dimensions of Terrorism
467: Environmental Communication (306 or Permission)
557: Communication and the Contemporary Presidential Campaign
605: Rhetoric of Social Movements

E. Mass Media
326: Introduction to Mass Communication
416: Children and Media
418: Gender and New Media
426: Media and Public Opinion
427: Media and Public Policy
429: Mediated Communication and Technology
446: Theories of Mediated Communication
447: Mediated Communication & Society
448: Mediated Communication & Culture
638: Seminar in Analysis of Media

III. Communication Electives
188: Careers in Communication
391: Internship Communication (188; 171, 176, 306, 307) — Only junior or senior majors in   Communication may takes this course and earn three hours in the major. Can be repeated for an additional six hours of University elective credit. Pass/Fail
392: Project in Communication (Independent study requiring instructor permission)
437: Special Topics in Communication (Concentration dependent upon topic)
440: Senior Honors Project (Admission to Communication Honors Program)

***COURSE TITLES may have changed, refer to COURSE NUMBERS to avoid duplication.

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