Major

Communication Arts

For first-year student entering the University in the Fall 2021 and beyond:

The General Education proficiency in Oral Communication may be fulfilled by COM-106.

For students entering the University prior to the Fall of 2021:

The General Education Requirement in Fine Arts may be fulfilled by any of the following courses: COM-325, COM-330, COM-351

The General Education Requirement in Oral Communication may be fulfilled by COM-106, COM-206. COM-106 is designed specifically for non-Communication Arts majors; Communication Arts majors and Minors must complete COM-206.

The General Education Requirement in Gender Studies may be met by completing COM-330, COM-382 or the honors course COM-329. COM-329 also fulfills the requirement in history.

The General Education Requirement in Cross-cultural Studies may be met by completing COM-303. Communication arts Majors and Minors must complete all courses for the Major/Minor (including departmental electives) with a grade of C or higher.

Students also take four additional courses of their choice to prepare for specific careers in communication. Students interested in digital production are strongly encouraged to enroll in DMA-201 Time-Based Media.

N.B. Majors and Minors must complete COM-206 Speaking in Professional Settings with a grade of C or higher to fulfill the communication proficiency requirement in General Education.

Total Credits
34
Course Sequencing

Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample Program of Study for the Communication Arts Major.

Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor. The plan is intended as a guide only. Many variations are possible.

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
4
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
3
1
Sub-Total Credits
16
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
6
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
9 - 11
Sub-Total Credits
13-15