Awareness and knowledge of communication processes in diverse cultural, social, legal, and ethical contexts. Accreditation standards require that students complete 90 credits of coursework unrelated to their major, including 65 credits in Arts and Sciences courses unrelated to their major. Students contemplating a major or minor in Communication or Journalism should arrange to meet with an appropriate faculty adviser for information regarding degree requirements. A brief description and curriculum outline for each of the Department's areas of emphasis follows. This sequence concentrates on understanding the complexities of radio and television communication.
Students are prepared to analyze, plan, manage, critique, and consume audio and video content.
Students are prepared to contribute to and coordinate corporate, training, and administrative communication. Organizational Communication majors must complete 36 credits that include the courses listed below and nine credits of electives in CJ courses. This sequence focuses on understanding a variety of communication behaviors. Students are prepared for advanced study and analysis of social, legal, and political communication. Public Communication majors must complete 36 credits that include the following courses, and six credits of electives in CJ courses.