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Dec 04, 2024
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2023-24 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Communication, BA or BS
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(66 credits)
The Communication major focuses on the study of how human beings create meaning through the exchange of verbal, nonverbal and mediated messages. Students learn how to competently create and critically consume messages in both written and oral forms, and become adept at the skills and underlying theories of such topics as: intercultural interactions, small group communication, persuasion, public communication, race and gender, conflict management, and interviewing and listening. This major is offered via traditional on-campus instruction or fully online. The online program may work well for professionals or others who would benefit from a flexible class schedule. The curricula for online and on-campus programs are designed and taught by Communication faculty.
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Complete the following required courses*:
Complete 12 credits from the following intermediate courses:
Complete 8 credits from the following courses:
Complete 12 credits from the following advanced courses:
Capstone
The required capstone experience is designed to synthesize four years of learning in one portfolio of personal, professional, and scholarly work. The course experience is completed in the senior year and supervised by a faculty member. The student must have 2 capstone credits and earn a passing grade to meet major and SOU graduation requirements.
Capstone experience credits may be earned under:
COMM 410A - Capstone in Communication Studies
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