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Communication Studies

Public Communication >> Communication Studies

The goal of the School of Communication is to develop liberally-educated and professionally-trained communicators who are equipped, intellectually and ethically, to convey the issues of contemporary society.

Communication Studies is the newest major offered by the School of Communication. It's a great option if you want to develop a strong understanding of media and communication. As a Communication Studies major, you'll start with a series of required courses that introduce you to visual media, public relations and journalism and media ethics. After you complete your core courses, you take a series of media studies courses with a special focus. You can choose a concentration in Media and Government, History of the Media, Media and Society or International Media.

Communication Course Requirements

Core Courses (15 credit hours)

Media and Ethics (3 credit hours)

Concentrations (choose one area of concentration)

Media and the Government (18 credit hours)

Media and Society (18 credit hours)

History of the Media (18 credit hours)

International Media (18 credit hours)