Jan 29, 2026

2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin

Debate and Forensics, Certificate

This program will prepare students for careers in debate and forensics.

Required Courses:

COMS 2243 - Principles of Argumentation Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 3211 - Intercollegiate Debate Sem. Hrs: 1 (3 semesters)
COMS 3433 - Communication Criticism Sem. Hrs: 3

Select one of the following:

COMS 3243 - Principles of Persuasion Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 4203 - Small Group Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 431V - Special Problems Sem. Hrs: Variable

Total Required Hours: 12