The Department of Communication Studies offers a flexible degree path to give you a competitive edge in a crowded job market!
A degree in Communication Studies can be pursued easily as a second major or as a stand-alone major. Many CMM classes can be taken online with award-winning professors!
Only three required courses!
Then, you choose 10 CMM electives that match your interests and meet your career goals!
- CMM 303 – Communication Theories
- CMM 411 – Communication Research
- CMM 478 – Communication Capstone
- 10 other CMM courses (or approved electives) of your choosing!
PROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH A MINOR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
The Department offers two different minors in Communication Studies (only 12 hours/4 classes)!
- A minor in Communication Studies consists of 12 hours, but may not include CMM 103 Fund Speech-Communication, CMM 104H Honors in Speech Comm, or CMM 207 Bus & Prof Communication as those courses are used to fulfill general education requirements.
- A minor in Business Communication is a great way to set yourself apart from others seeking employment in businesses and organizations. The minor is your credential that says you have studied the communication skills that are most desired by employees. Learn about our Business Communication Minor.
Students choose from a variety of courses to complete their major or minor in Communication Studies.
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Communication Studies, BA, Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate the ability to orally communicate competently. This includes the critical thinking skills necessary to compose, share, support, and defend messages that are appropriate to the unique audience being addressed and the type of speaking context in which the message is being shared (dyadic, group, organizational, or public).
Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in written documents. This includes the critical thinking skills necessary to compose, share, support, and defend arguments that are appropriate to the unique audience being addressed and the type of speaking context in which the document is being shared.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the primary theories within the field of Communication Studies. This includes the ability to recognize, differentiate, and select appropriate theories/theoretical concepts to assess communication events and/or the ability to analyze the appropriateness of others’ selection and use of theories/theoretical concepts.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the four research methods commonly used to study human communication. This includes the ability to recognize, differentiate and select the appropriate method to assess communication events and/or the ability to analyze the appropriateness of others’ selection and use of methods.