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The course requirement for communication majors is thirty-nine semester hours. Teacher licensure through the E11A program is an option for communication majors. Consult department chairperson for details.

A minor in communication consists of fifteen semester hours.

A minor in political journalism is available for political science majors. The political journalism minor consists of eighteen semester hours.

The department also offers a Bachelor of Arts with a major in theatre. See THR.

Faculty

Jonathan A. Hess, Chairperson
Professors Emeriti: Blatt, Gilvary, Harwood, Morlan, Rang, Wolff
Professors: Cusella, Hess, Lain, Robinson, Skill, Thompson
Associate Professors: Anderson, Griffin, Scantlin, Wallace, Watters, Yoder
Assistant Professors: Dunlevy, Han, Langhorne, Taylor,
Media Executive in Residence: Walters
Lecturers: Angel, Beauredard-Shinkle, Combs, Flynn, Oh, Parsons


Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication (Communication Management Concentration) (CMT)


Sem. Hrs.
Communication Management1 39
CMM 110, (111 or 112), 113, 201, 202, 320, 321, 330, 412, 421
24
Select two courses from: 6
CMM 322, 351, 352, 413, 420, 498
Select courses in CMM or THR2 9
Select twelve additional semester hours in a single academic discipline selected from business, education or the social sciences3 12
Liberal Studies Curriculum
Humanities and Fine Arts
Philosophy and Religious Studies 12
Any courses in CMM or THR2 9
Literature: English or Foreign Language 3
Creative and Performing Arts 3
Foreign Language and/or Additional Arts and/or Humanities (excludes CMM courses) 3-9
Social Sciences 12
Mathematics (excludes MTH 102, 204, 205) 3
Natural Sciences 11
Communication Competencies (ENG 101-102 or 114 or 198) 0-6
Introduction to the University: ASI 150 0-1
General Education courses/academic electives to total at least 124
_______
1At least twenty-four of the required thirty-nine semester hours in all communication concentrations must be 300-400 level. No more than six total semester hours of CMM 390, CMM 397 and CMM 498 may be applied toward the thirty-nine semester hours.
2Dance courses in the theatre program (THR 201, 251, 261, 271, 301, 351, 361, 371) do not count toward the thirty-nine semester hours requirement.
3Beyond the Liberal Studies requirements; six semester hours must be 300- or 400- level.

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication (Communication Studies Concentration) (CSS)

Sem. Hrs.
Communication Studies1 39
CMM 110, (111 or 112), 113, 201, 202, 330
Select courses from CMM or THR2,3 27
Select twelve additional semester hours in a single academic discipline selected from business, education or the social sciences4 12
Liberal Studies Curriculum
Humanities and Fine Arts
Philosophy and Religious Studies 12
History 6
Literature: English or Foreign Language 3
Creative and Performing Arts 3
Foreign Language and/or Additional Arts and/or Humanities (excludes CMM courses) 3-9
Social Sciences 12
Mathematics (excludes MTH 102, 204, 205) 3
Natural Sciences 11
Communication Competencies (ENG 101-102 or 114 or 198) 0-6
Introduction to the University: ASI 150 0-1
General Education courses/academic electives to total at least 124
_______
1At least twenty-four of the required thirty-nine semester hours in all communication concentrations must be 300-400 level. No more than six total semester hours of CMM 390, CMM 397 and CMM 498 may be applied toward the thirty-nine semester hours.
2Approved program of study by advisor and department chair must be submitted prior to completion of eighteen semester hours.
3Dance courses in the theatre program (THR 201, 251, 261, 271, 301, 351, 361, 371) do not count toward the thirty-nine semester hours requirement.
4Beyond the Liberal Studies requirements; six semester hours must be 300- or 400- level.

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication (Electronic Media Concentration) (RTV)


Sem. Hrs.
Electronic Media1 39
CMM  110, (111 or 112), 113, 201, 202, 330, 340, 343, 3972
19-21
Select one course from: 3
CMM 341, 342, 344
Select two courses from: 6
CMM 345, 440, 442, 444, 446, 449, 498
CMS 414
Select courses in CMM or THR3 9
Select 12 semester hours in a single academic discipline selected from business, education or the social sciences4 12
Liberal Studies Curriculum
Humanities and Fine Arts
Philosophy and Religious Studies 12
History 6
Literature: English or Foreign Language 3
Creative and Performing Arts 3
Foreign Language and/or Additional Arts and/or Humanities (excludes CMM courses) 3-9
Social Sciences 12
Mathematics (excludes MTH 102, 204, 205) 3
Natural Sciences 11
Communication Competencies (ENG 101-102 or 114 or 198) 0-6
Introduction to the University: ASI 150 0-1
General Education courses/academic electives to total at least 124
_______
1At least twenty-four of the required thirty-nine semester hours in all communication concentrations must be 300-400 level. No more than six total semester hours of CMM 390, CMM 397 and CMM 498 may be applied toward the thirty-nine semester hours.
2Flyer TV or WUDR.
3Dance courses in the theatre program (THR 201, 251, 261, 271, 301, 351, 361, 371) do not count toward the thirty-nine semester hours requirement.
4Beyond the Liberal Studies requirements; six semester hours must be 300- or 400- level.

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication (Journalism Concentration) (JRN)


Sem. Hrs.
Journalism1 39
CMM 110, (111 or 112), 113, 201, 202, 330, 331, 430, 431, 432
24
Select two courses from: 6
CMM 332, 333, 334, 412, 416, 439, 498
CMS 414
Select courses in CMM or THR2 9
Select twelve additional semester hours in a single academic discipline selected from business, education or the social sciences3 12
Liberal Studies Curriculum
Humanities and Fine Arts
Philosophy and Religious Studies 12
History 6
Literature: English or Foreign Language 3
Creative and Performing Arts 3
Foreign Language and/or Additional Arts and/or Humanities (excludes CMM courses) 3-9
Social Sciences 12
Mathematics (excludes MTH 102, 204, 205) 3
Natural Sciences 11
Communication Competencies (ENG 101-102 or 114 or 198) 0-6
Introduction to the University: ASI 150 0-1
General Education courses/academic electives to total at least 124
_______
1At least twenty-four of the required thirty-nine semester hours in all communication concentrations must be 300-400 level. No more than six total semester hours of CMM 390, CMM 397 and CMM 498 may be applied toward the thirty-nine semester hours.
2Dance courses in the theatre program (THR 201, 251, 261, 271, 301, 351, 361, 371) do not count toward the thirty-nine semester hours requirement.
3Beyond the Liberal Studies requirements; six semester hours must be 300- or 400- level.

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication (Public Relations Concentration) (PUB)


Sem. Hrs.
Public Relations1,2 39
CMM 110, (111 or 112), 113, 201, 202, 330, 360, 412, 460, 461
24
Select two courses from: 6
CMM 331, 332, 421, 430, 469, 498
Select courses in CMM or THR3 9
Select twelve additional semester hours in a single academic discipline selected from business, education or the social sciences2 12
Liberal Studies Curriculum
Humanities and Fine Arts
Philosophy and Religious Studies 12
History 6
Literature: English or Foreign Language 3
Creative and Performing Arts 3
Foreign Language and/or Additional Arts and/or Humanities (excludes CMM courses) 3-9
Social Sciences 12
Mathematics (excludes MTH 102, 204, 205) 3
Natural Sciences 11
Communication Competencies (ENG 101-102 or 114 or 198) 0-6
Introduction to the University: ASI 150 0-1
General Education courses/academic electives to total at least 124
_______
1At least twenty-four of the required thirty-nine semester hours in all communication concentrations must be 300-400 level. No more than six total semester hours of CMM 390, CMM 397 and CMM 498 may be applied toward the thirty-nine semester hours.
2Beyond the Liberal Studies requirements; six semester hours must be 300- or 400- level.
3Dance courses in the theatre program (THR 201, 251, 261, 271, 301, 351, 361, 371) do not count toward the thirty-nine semester hours requirement.

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication (Theatre Concentration) (CTR)


Sem. Hrs.
Theatre1 39
CMM 110, (111 or 112), 113, 201, 202, 330
12
THR 203, 310, 340, 415
12
Select two courses from: 6
THR 305, 307, 323, 325, 326, 330, 424
Select courses in CMM or THR2 9
Select twelve additional semester hours in a single academic discipline selected from business, education or the social sciences3 12
Liberal Studies Curriculum
Social Sciences 12
Humanities and Fine Arts
Philosophy and Religious Studies 12
History 6
Literature: English or Foreign Language 3
Creative and Performing Arts 3
Foreign Language and/or Additional Arts and/or Humanities (excludes CMM courses) 3-9
Mathematics (excludes MTH 102, 204, 205) 3
Natural Sciences 11
Communication Competencies (ENG 101-102 or 114 or 198) 0-6
Introduction to the University: ASI 150 0-1
General Education courses/academic electives to total at least 124
_______
1At least twenty-four of the rquired thirty-nine semester hours in all communication concentrations must be 300-400 level. No more than six total semester hours of CMM 390, CMM 397 and CMM 498 may be applied toward the thirty-nine semester hours.
2Dance courses in the theatre program (THR 201, 251, 261, 271, 301, 351, 361, 371) do not count toward the thirty-nine semester hours requirement.
3Beyond the Liberal Studies requirements; six semester hours must be 300- or 400- level.

Minor in Communication (CMM)