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2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin

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2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Communication Studies, Emphasis in Public Communication, BA

A complete 8-semester degree plan is available at https://www.astate.edu/info/academics/degrees/

University Requirements:

See University General Requirements for Baccalaureate degrees

First Year Making Connections Course:

UC 1013 - Making Connections Sem. Hrs: 3

General Education Requirements:

See General Education Curriculum for Baccalaureate degrees Sem. Hrs: 35

Students with this major must take the following:

MDIA 1003 - Mass Communications in Modern Society Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 1203 - Oral Communication Sem. Hrs: 3 (Required Departmental Gen. Ed. Option)

Major Requirements:

COMS 2243 - Principles of Argumentation Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 2313 - Communication Theory Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 2373 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 3363 - Communication Research Methods Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
COMS 3433 - Communication Criticism Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 4533 - Communication Studies Capstone Sem. Hrs: 3

Communication Studies Electives:

STCM 3023 - Principles of Advertising Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 2253 - Introduction to Health Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 3203 - Business and Professional Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 3243 - Principles of Persuasion Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 3253 - Principles of Listening Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 3263 - Humor, Communication, and Political Discourse Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 3363 - Communication Research Methods Sem. Hrs: 3 If not taken to satisfy the core requirement
COMS 3373 - Gender Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 3433 - Communication Criticism Sem. Hrs: 3 If not taken to satisfy the core requirement
COMS 4203 - Small Group Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 4243 - Interpersonal Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 4253 - Intercultural Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 4263 - Organizational Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 431V - Special Problems Sem. Hrs: Variable
COMS 4323 - Communication in Personal Relationships Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 4373 - Conflict Resolution Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 4383 - Computer Mediated Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 4403 - Seminar in Health Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 4423 - Narratives in Health and Healing Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 4433 - Health Communication Campaigns Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 4503 - Internship in Communication Studies Sem. Hrs: 3
STCM 3003 - Principles of Public Relations Sem. Hrs: 3
STCM 4603 - Crisis Communication Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 24

Emphasis Area (Public Communication):

COMS 3243 - Principles of Persuasion Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 4253 - Intercultural Communication Sem. Hrs: 3
COMS 431V - Special Problems Sem. Hrs: Variable
STCM 3003 - Principles of Public Relations Sem. Hrs: 3

Sub-total: 12

Electives:

Electives Sem. Hrs: 46

Total Required Hours: 120