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2025 - 2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Communication Studies -General, B.A.

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Total Semester Hours = 120

Major Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 120 Hours, including the General Education program.

Freshman Year

First Semester

EN 131 - College English I 3 Credit Hours
Historical and Cultural Perspectives ^GE3 Credits
Reasoning Skill - Scientific ^GE3 Credits
CS 132 - Computer Applications 3 Credit Hours
SC 101 - Introduction to Human Communication 3 Credit Hours
TA 103 - Participation Seminar 1 Credit Hour
PCC 180 - Professional Seminar (CST&D) 0 Credit Hours

Total: 16

Second Semester

EN 132 - College English II 3 Credit Hours
Historical and Cultural Perspectives ^GE3 Credits
Faith and Wellness Awareness ^GE3 Credits
Reasoning Skill - Scientific ^GE3 Credits
SC 203 - Effective Listening 3 Credit Hours
PCC 180 - Professional Seminar (CST&D) 0 Credit Hours

Total: 17

Sophomore Year

First Semester

SC 220 - Communication Ethics 3 Credit Hours
SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication 3 Credit Hours
SC 231 - Introduction to Communication Theory 3 Credit Hours
Social Foundations and Civic Engagement ^GE3 Credits
TA 103 - Participation Seminar 1 Credit Hour
PCC 280 - Professional Seminar (CST&D) 0 Credit Hours

Total: 16

Second Semester

Reasoning Skill - Scientific ^GE3 Credits
Social Foundations and Civic Engagement ^GE3 Credits
SC 232 - Rhetorical Criticism 3 Credit Hours
TA 103 - Participation Seminar 1 Credit Hour
TA 245 - Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 Credit Hours
Free Elective 3 Credits
PCC 280 - Professional Seminar (CST&D) 0 Credit Hours

Total: 16

Junior Year

First Semester

SC 301 - Issues in Multicultural Communication 3 Credit Hours
SC 302 - Organizational Communication 3 Credit Hours
SC 304 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hours
SC 305 - Persuasion Theory and Practice 3 Credit Hours
Free Elective 3 Credits
TA 103 - Participation Seminar 1 Credit Hour
PCC 380 - Professional Seminar (CST&D) 0 Credit Hours

Total: 16

Second Semester

SC 335 - Introduction to Argumentation and Debate 3 Credit Hours
SC 403 - Communication in Conflict Mediation and Negotiation 3 Credit Hours
SC 407 - Special Topics 3 Credit Hours
Free Elective 3 Credits
TA 300 - Theatre Arts Research and Junior Research Seminar 3 Credit Hours
PCC 380 - Professional Seminar (CST&D) 0 Credit Hours

Total: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

SC 401 - Small Group Communication 3 Credit Hours
SC 407 - Special Topics 3 Credit Hours
SC 407 Special Topics 3 Credits
SC 499 - Senior Seminar in Speech Communication 3 Credit Hours
PCC 480 - Professional Seminar (CST&D) 0 Credit Hours

Total: 12

Second Semester

SC 407 - Special Topics 3 Credit Hours
SC 490 - Internship 6 Credit Hours
Free Elective 3 Credits
PCC 480 - Professional Seminar (CST&D) 0 Credit Hours

Total: 12

Notes:

GE SC 230 * Need C or better for passing grade. SC 490* All 6 credits may be completed in ONE semester OR 2 semesters of 3 credits each.

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