2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog [DRAFT]

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog [DRAFT]

Communication Arts, BA

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A major in Communication Arts permits a concentration in Communication Studies, Film and Media, or Strategic Communication.

Communication Arts Core (30 hours)

One course from among:

A concentration of 15 hours (not taken as a requirement for the core) is required as follows:

Communication Studies Concentration (15 hours):

COMM 347 - Conflict and Communication
COMM 349 - Gender and Communication
COMM 377 - Content Strategy for Social Media
Students will choose one course not already taken in the Core:
COMM 343 - Interpersonal Communication
COMM 442 - Intercultural Communication
Students will select one upper division communication course not taken elsewhere (3 credits):

Film and Media Concentration (15 hours):

Strategic Communication Concentration (15 hours):

Additional Information

The minimum requirement for acceptance into the Communication Arts major is a 2.25 gpa in the major.

Students in the Communication Arts major are encouraged to participate in the co-curricular activities of one or more concentration areas.