Bachelor of Science, Major in Communication Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science, Major in Communication Studies | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| MATH, STATS, or COSC elective | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | 8 | |
| Major Core | ||
| COMS 1361 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMS 2331 | Intro - Comm Theory & Research | 3 |
| COMS 2386 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMS 4381 | Communication Theory | 3 |
| Major Core | ||
| COMS Electives (Advanced) | 12 | |
| COMS Electives (Non-advanced) | 6 | |
| Minor | ||
| Minor (required) | 18 | |
| General Electives | 19 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Note
Minor and elective hours should be chosen with the university requirement of 42 advanced hours in mind.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area III | 4 | Component Area II | 3 |
| Component Area IX | 1 | Component Area III | 4 |
| COMS 1361 | 3 | COMS 2331 | 3 |
| ENGL 13011 | 3 | ENGL 13021 | 3 |
| HIST 13012 | 3 | HIST 13022 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area VII | 3 |
| COMS 2386 | 3 | Component Area IX | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | MATH, STAT, or COSC Elective | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | 4 | Natural Sciences | 4 |
| POLS 23053 | 3 | POLS 23063 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area V | 3 | COMS Advanced Elective | 3 |
| COMS Advanced Elective | 3 | COMS Elective | 3 |
| COMS Elective | 3 | COMS 4381 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | Minor | 6 |
| Minor | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| COMS Advanced Elective | 3 | Minor | 3 |
| General Electives | 6 | General Electives | 7 |
| Minor | 6 | COMS Advanced Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies Component Area I (Communication). |
| 2 | Satisfies requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History). |
| 3 | Satisfies requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government). |
Note: Minor and elective hours should be chosen with the university requirement of 42 advanced hours in mind.
