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Communication Studies: Interdepartmental

General

Program Title

Degree Designation

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

This program helps students to understand communication theory in a variety of contexts: interpersonal, small group, organizational, and public communication. Several types of major and minor programs (including teacher education programs, an interdepartmental major, and a minor in intercultural communication) prepare students to analyze and practice communication in business and professional situations (both profit and non-profit), in educational settings (including preparation for graduate school) and in the community at large.

Department/Unit(s)

Communication Studies

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Status

Active

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Credits: 54

Program Requirements

18 credits:

CMST 210 or CMST 211 or CMST 310; CMST 220 or CMST 320 or CMST 321 or CMST 322; CMST 300 or CMST 319

CMST 330 or CMST 338 or CMST 339

CMST 404.

Select 1 course from the following: CMST 410, CMST 411, CMST 420, CMST 428, CMST 429, CMST 439, CMST 448, CMST 461.

Electives
36 credits:

Select 12 elective CMST credits in consultation with an adviser. Select 24 elective credits from at least two
other departments (in consultation with an adviser and approved by the department).

Students fulfill the University's Upper Division Writing Requirement by successfully completing course or course or course or course or course or course or course or course.

Notes

At least 15 CMST credits must be taken at the 300 or 400 level.

At least 6 CMST credits must be taken at the 400 level: CMST 444, CMST 491, CMST 492 and independent studies will not count toward the 400 level requirement.

Transfer students - please see department website for additional information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

SLO #1: Critical Thinking - Students should be able to:

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SLO #2: Ethics and Communication - Students should be able to:

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SLO #3: Communication and Culture - Students should be able to:

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SLO #4: Creation and Presentation of Messages - Students should be able to:

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SLO #5: Civic Engagement - Students should be able to:

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SLO #6: Relational Communication - Students should be able to:

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

8029

Program Code

7300