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The Communication degree is unique because it provides hands-on experience in journalism

and marketing communication that will better prepare graduates for their careers. Textbook

principles are applied on a daily basis and students learn how to handle media at various

levels.

I. Communication Major

General Education & Degree Requirements

(see p. 55)

52 SH

B. Communication Core Requirements

33 SH

COM 1013, 2053, 2073, 3013, 3203, 4003, 4013, 4123, 4143

Either COM/ART 2283, COM/ART 3283, or

COM/ART 4283, COM 4603 Internship

C. Communication Major Electives (choose any 6 courses)

18 SH

ART 3033, BUS 3013, 3023, 3223

COM/ART 2283, 3283, 4283, COM/BUS 3243, 4113

COM 3073, 3083, 3303, 4023, 4503 ENG 3023, 4063 and ESS 4013

D. Electives

23 SH

TOTAL

126 SH

II. Minor in Communication

18 SH

A minor in Communication may be earned by completing a

minimum of 18 semester hours in the following courses: COM 1013,

2073, 3013 and three (3) additional Communication courses

at the 2000-4000 level.

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

COM 1013 Mass Communication

An overview of broadcasting, print, Internet, and film in society. Emphasis on contempo-

rary issues, processes, interrelationships, and impact of the mass media. (Every Year)

COM 1023 Fundamentals of Speech

Performance-oriented training and experience including informative, entertaining, com-

memorative and persuasive speaking. (Every Semester)

COM 1213 Beginning American Sign Language I

This course is an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL). Students develop basic

skills in the production and comprehension of ASL and are introduced to grammatical

principles and cultural protocols needed to communicate at a fundamental level in social

and professional situations. The curriculum initiates students to the Deaf Community as a

linguistic and cultural group. (Fall) This course does not count toward the Bachelor of Arts

Modern Language Requirement.

COM 1223 Beginning American Sign Language II

This course is a continuation of COM 1213 Beginning American Sign Language I (ASL).

Emphasis is given to grammatical structure and various sentence types as well as increased

fingerspelling and numbering proficiency in ASL. Further development of conversational

strategies is examined. Explorations of Deaf culture and history are undertaken. Prereq-

uisite: A grade of “C-” or better in COM 1213 Beginning American Sign Language I or