Programs

Major Requirements (52 Credits)

1. The COM major consists of 36 credits in COM and 16 credits of pre-approved cognate work in allied areas of study. Cognates may count toward second majors and minors.
2. Core: COM 101 and 111; one ethics class selected from PHL 225, 227, 228 or 229; one additional cognate course selected from PHL 103, PHL 126, ENG 201, ENG 203, ENG 225, any intermediate conversation or composition course in a non-English language, or other course pre-approved by the COM Department.
3. Concentration: Complete COM and cognate courses in one of the following areas of concentration:
1. Relational and Interpersonal Communication: COM 301 and 12 additional COM credits, at least 4 of which must be upper level. Must also take 8 additional cognate credits selected from COG 120, 180, 280; EHS 223; PSY 212, 231, 236, 240; REL 210; SOA 220, 241, 251, 353; WST 101, 102, 280; or other course pre-approved by the COM Department.
2. Organizational and Strategic Communication: COM 302 and 12 additional COM credits, at least 4 of which must be upper level. Must also take 8 additional cognate credits selected from ART 224, 230, 232; BUS 323, 333, 401; EHS 270; PAF 150, 350, 450; POL 141, 341, 345; SOA 326; or other course pre-approved by the COM Department.
3. Media and Communication Technology: COM 303 and 12 additional COM credits, at least 4 of which must be upper level. Must also take 8 additional cognate credits selected from ART 224, 230, 232; any CSC course at 114 or above; ENG 270, 370; MUS 201, 214, 215; NMS 210; SOA 328; or other course pre-approved by the COM Department.
4. Capstone Courses: COM 350, 385 and 450. Note: No more than 4 credits of COM 385-386 may be counted toward the COM major.

Minor Requirements

Twenty-four credits which must include COM 101; 111; 350; 450; 8 additional COM credits at least 4 of which must be upper level.

Four credits from COM, with the exception of practicum or independent study courses, count towards the Distributive Requirements in the Humanities.