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Bachelor of Science in Communication
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Communication (BS/COM) degree program is designed to develop knowledge and skills for effective communication in a variety of public and private work environments. The program was created specifically to build upon personal and professional communication experiences. The BS/COM degree enhances the communication skills necessary for the development of professional competence and values; critical thinking and problem solving; information utilization; and collaboration. The curriculum focuses on the development of core communication competencies. It emphasizes theory and application in the domains of interpersonal, small group, organizational, and mass communication. Specific areas of focus include business communication, diversity, intercultural communication, conflict resolution, legal and ethical issues, media and culture, and future trends in communication technology.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite(s) | |
| GEN/300 | Skills for Professional Development | 3 | --- |
| COM/310 | Communication Theories and Practice | 3 | GEN/300, COMM/215 |
| COM/320 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | GEN/300, COMM/215 |
| COM/330 | Small Groups and Team Communication | 3 | COM/310 |
| COM/340 | Mass Communication | 3 | COM/310 |
| COM/350 | Organizational Communication | 3 | COM/310 |
| COM/360 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | GEN/300, COMM/215 |
| CIS/319 | Computers and Information Processing | 3 | GEN/300 |
| VCT/300 | Image Editing | 3 | GEN/300, CIS/319 |
| VCT/310 | Web Design | 3 | GEN/300, CIS/319 |
| VCT/320 | Electronic Publishing | 3 | GEN/300, CIS/319 |
| COM/400 | Media and Society | 3 | COM/310 |
| COM/410 | Management, Leadership, and Communication | 3 | COM/310 |
| COM/420 | Creativity and Communication | 3 | GEN/300, COMM/215 |
| COM/430 | Public Relations and Public Affairs | 3 | COM/310 |
| COM/440 | Communication Law | 3 | COM/310 |
| COM/450 | Ethics and Communication | 3 | COM/310 |
| COM/460 | Communication for Training and Development | 3 | COM/310 |
| COM/470 | Communication in Mediation and Conflict Resolution | 3 | COM/310 |
| COM/480 | Capstone for Communication Studies | 3 | All of the above courses |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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