Communication Studies

It is expected that these four courses will be completed within the first 18 hours of COMM coursework.

Note: Students must complete COMM 20113 and COMM 20223 with a combined GPA of 2.5 or higher to enroll in COMM 30163

Additional requirements include the BA language requirement, a minor of 18 semester hours or a second major, plus core curriculum requirements.

The BS with a major in communication studies consists of 124 semester hours with 36 hours in communication studies, including the four required courses: COMM 10123, COMM 20113, COMM 20223, and COMM 30163

Students pursuing the BS degree must also complete 9 hours of 40000 level COMM electives as well as MATH 10043 or INSC 20153 with a grade of “C” (2.0 GPA) or higher.

Note: Students must complete COMM 20113 and COMM 20223 with a combined GPA of 2.5 to take COMM 30163. Students must complete COMM 30163 with a grade of “C” (2.0 GPA) or higher prior to taking any 40000 level courses.

Additional requirements include a minor of 18 semester hours or a second major, plus core curriculum requirements.

To pursue the MS in Communication Studies, a student must have a bachelor’s degree, including at least 15 hours in communication studies and nine hours in related areas.

The graduate major consists of 36 credit hours, including two basic plans.

Plan I: The non-thesis plan includes 36 hours of coursework. A student electing this option must successfully complete oral and written comprehensive examinations as specified by the graduate committee.

Plan II: The thesis plan includes 30 hours of coursework and six hours of thesis. A student electing this option must successfully complete the thesis and satisfactorily pass an oral defense of the thesis.

General Information about Plan I and II

At least 24 hours of a student’s program must be at the 60000 level. With special permission from the graduate coordinator, students may take up to six hours outside the department.

Required Courses are COMM 60173, COMM 60183, and COMM 60193