Communication Studies majors choose one of two areas of concentration: public/professional studies or media studies. The Public and Professional Studies program is geared for those interested in careers in organizational communication, law, politics, government, labor unions, human relations, corporate-government relations, and fund raising. The Media Studies program emphasizes the fields of communication as they apply to mass media. The program qualifies graduates for entry-level positions in broadcasting, advertising, sales, marketing, politics, and public relations.

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary

Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	44-55
Major Requirements	42
Open Electives	31-42
Total Credits	128

University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)

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Course List

Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements 1		44-55
Total Credits		44-55

1	Includes major-required courses in contemporary global issues (3 credits) and either a Fine Arts, Performing Arts, or Religious Studies course (3 credits).

Major Requirements (42 Credits)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Major Core Courses
COS 111	Introduction to Communication	3
COS 113	Media, Culture, and Society	3
COS 114	Introduction to Mass Media	3
Major Elective Courses
Group One
Select two of the following:		6
COS 226	Writing for the Electronic Media
COS 228	Writing for Convergent Technologies
COS 280	Introduction to Journalism
Approved Service Learning Course is an additional AOK 1.
Group Two
Select a minimum of 12 credits:		12-15
COS 119	Organizational Communication
COS 205	Dynamics of Small Group Communication
COS 213	Intercultural Communication
COS 214	Interpersonal Communication
COS 239	Milestones in Communication Research
Select one of the following Approved Topics courses:
MAR 201	Principles of Marketing
SPE 203	Persuasive Speaking
SPE 309	Speechwriting
Group Three
Select a minimum of 12 credits:		12-15
COS 235	Advertising and Consumer Culture
COS 242	New Communication Technologies and Moral Panic
COS 244	Digital Cultures
COS 245	Communication and Popular Culture
COS 270	Political Communication
COS 311	Ethics, Morality, and the Media
COS 312	Introduction to Cultural Studies
COS 335	Media and Gender
COS 336	Propaganda
COS 338	Media Criticism
COS 481	Language and Power
One additional Group 2 or Group 3 course (3 credits) 1
Total Credits		39-45

1	Note: COS 280 Introduction to Journalism can be taken only for Group 1 or 2.

Open Electives (31-42 Credits)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives
Select 31-42 credits		31-42
Total Credits		31-42