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Communication Studies is an area of study that focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, and is the discipline that studies all forms, modes, media, and consequences of communication through humanistic, social scientific, and aesthetic inquiry. Using participatory learning, students work to enhance their oral, written, and critical thinking skills. Emphasis is placed on communication in social, professional, and culturally diverse settings, and the context of a multimedia, globalized world. The program offers two areas of concentration:
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What makes this major unique?
One of the defining features of the discipline of Communication Studies is that it has many areas of specialization. That means a major in Communication Studies can often be tailored to a student’s interests, strengths, and ambitions through a variety of specialty courses.
Career Possibilities
The ability to communicate is one of the highly sought skills by employers. Communication Studies is a broad degree that can open the door to a wide variety of employment opportunities. The knowledge and skills taught in Communication courses are essential to being hired, regardless of one’s major. The curriculum prepares graduates with necessary knowledge and skills even if they change to different education or career paths than their chosen concentration. Graduates often find jobs in private, government, and non-profit sectors. Some careers may need additional courses or additional schooling in business, law, political science, psychology, public affairs, sociology, or social work.
Speech-language pathologists typically need at least a Master’s degree. Although Master’s programs do not require a particular undergraduate degree for admission, certain courses must be taken before entering a program. Internship/fellowship is required to refine the skills learned during their academic program under the supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist, and is also an integral part to be certified as a CCC-SLP (The Certificate of Clinical Competence in the field of Speech-Language Pathology). All states regulate speech-language pathologists. Most states require speech-language pathologists to be licensed, and other states require registration.
Transfer Possibilities
A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 Credits
English: 6 credits
ENG101 English Composition I – 3
(or ENA101 depending on placement scores)
ENG102 Writing through Literature – 3
Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits
Select one course from the following – 3
MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern World
MAT123 Modern Problem Solving
(Depending on Placement Scores)
MAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry
MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry
(depending on placement scores)
MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra
(depending on placement scores)
MAT120 Elementary Statistics
Life & Physical Sciences: 3 credits
Select one course from the following – 3
SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences
SCB206 Introduction to Neuroscience
SCC101 Topics in Chemistry
SCC102 Chemistry of Photography
SCP101 Topics in Physics
SCP105 Life in the Universe
SCP140 Topics in Astronomy
B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 Credits
Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories
AND one additional course from any flexible core category.
World Cultures and Global Issues
US Experience in its Diversity
Creative Expression
Individual and Society
Scientific World
Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies: 15 credits | |
| CMF090 First Year Seminar for Communication Studies | 0 |
| HUC101 Introduction to Communication Studies | 3 |
| HUC106 Public Speaking | 3 |
| HUC111 Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| HUN180 Intercultural Communication (Urban Study) | 3 |
| HUC230 Communication Theory (Capstone) | 3 |
| Concentration Area: 15 Credits | |
| PUBLIC RELATIONS & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION | |
| HUC141 Public Relations | 3 |
| HUC142 Public Relations Writing | 3 |
| Select three of the following courses: | 9 |
| HUC117 Communication and Technology | 3 |
| HUC120 Mass Communication | 3 |
| HUC130 Introduction to Media Literacy | 3 |
| HUC136 Persuasion | 3 |
| HUC143 Public Relations Campaigns | 3 |
| HUC151 Organizational Communication | 3 |
| HUC192 Health Communication | 3 |
| HUC220 Experiential Learning in Communication Studies | 3 |
| SPEECH PATHOLOGY | |
| HUC/ELL114 Normal Language Development | 3 |
| HUC115 Phonetics | 3 |
| HUC116 Survey of Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders | 3 |
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 |
| HUC104 Voice and Diction | 3 |
| HUC112 Small Group Communication | 3 |
| HUC113 Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| HUC119 Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| HUC192 Health Communication | 3 |
| HUC220 Experiential Learning in Communication Studies | 3 |
| DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY | |
| HUC117 Communication and Technology | 3 |
| HUC120 Mass Communication | 3 |
| Select three of the following courses: | 9 |
| HUC118 Gender and Communication | 3 |
| HUC127 Sports Communication | 3 |
| HUC130 Introduction to Media Literacy | 3 |
| HUC140 Introduction to Broadcasting | 3 |
| HUC192 Health Communication | 3 |
| HUC204 Race and Communication | 3 |
| HUC220 Experiential Learning in Communication Studies | 3 |
| COMMUNICATION GENERALIST | |
| Select five of the following courses: | 15 |
| HUC108 Professional Communication | 3 |
| HUC109 Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| HUC112 Small Group Communication | 3 |
| HUC118 Gender and Communication | 3 |
| HUC119 Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| HUC120 Mass Communication | 3 |
| HUC130 Introduction to Media Literacy | 3 |
| HUC136 Persuasion | 3 |
| HUC151 Organizational Communication | 3 |
| HUC192 Health Communication | 3 |
| HUC204 Race and Communication | 3 |
| HUC220 Experiential Learning in Communication Studies | 3 |
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