Communication, B.A., Mass Communication Track

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More information and a general overview of Communication

For a sample 4 year plan see Mass Communication Degree Map

To see a complete list of courses that will fulfill core requirements go to The Core Curriculum

Major Field of Concentration:

The major in communication consists of two tracks: Human Communication or Mass Communication (including journalism). Whichever track is chosen, the B.A. in Communication requires lower division requirements of

Lower Division Requirements:

CT 2000 - Fundamentals of Communication (3)
CT 2040 - Interpersonal Communication (3)
JN 2000 - Introduction to Journalism (3)

Language:

The B.A. in Communication also requires two semesters of college-level study of one language other than English. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing two semesters of college-level literature in one language other than English. In either case, these two courses must be taken for college-level credit.

Upper Division Requirements:

The upper-division Communication requirements (12 hours) for both tracks include

CT 3300 - Presentational Speaking and Listening (3)
CT 3840 - Persuasion: Theories of Social Influence (3)
CT 3850 - Intercultural Communication (3)
CT 4940 - Senior Capstone (3)
A minor or an additional 12 credit hours of upper-division courses in related disciplines (outside communication) are required, to be chosen under the direction of the major advisor.

Additional upper-division Communication requirements (9 hours) for each track are as follows:

Mass Communication track:

CT 4890 - Seminar in Mass Media (3)

Two of the following upper-division communication and/or journalism courses:

JN 3030 - Feature Writing (3)
JN 3050 - Editing and Design (3)
JN 3500 - Introduction to Public Relations (3)
or
CT 3500 - Introduction to Public Relations (3)
JN 4170 - Principles of Advertising (3)
or
CT 4170 - Principles of Advertising (3)
JN 4990 Special Topics by approval

CT 4990 Special Topics by approval

Note:

A grade of C or better is required in each upper-division course in the major.

(A grade of C- will not fulfill the requirement.)

Speech Contest

All Business Communication, Communication, and Strategic Communication majors are required to compete in either the Dowling Oratory Contest or the Bourke Extemporaneous Speaking Contest to complete major requirements.

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