Communication Studies Major

This is a nine course (36 credit) major.  A minimum of 18 credits must be taken at UST.  All majors take four core courses; two must be completed before taking additional courses within the major.

Students then take four elective courses in consultation with a faculty advisor.  Two of those courses must be from the options below; the other two may be from this list or any department offering including Individual Study, Internships, and Special Topics courses.  Two of the four elective courses must be 300-level or above.

All majors also complete COMM 480 Capstone Course in Communication.  The other eight courses must be completed prior to enrolling.  Seven completed, with one concurrent enrollment, is allowed.

Communication Studies Minor

The Communication Studies minor consists of five courses.

Twelve credits from the following:

COMM 100     Public Speaking COMM 120     Communication Theories and Methods COMM 140     Rhetorical Criticism COMM 160     Electronic Media Production

Plus:

Eight additional credits in courses at the 200-level or higher, but not including
COMM 480.  Students may select these remaining courses from the list below.

COMM 220     Small Group Communication COMM 222     Interpersonal Communication COMM 240     Persuasion COMM 250     Argumentation & Advocacy COMM 260     Audio Production COMM 264     Electronic Media & Society COMM 270     Videography: TV in the Field COMM 315     Media Communication Skills

COMM 320     Organizational Communication COMM 322     Intercultural Communication COMM 330     Investigating Communication COMM 340     Rhetoric of Race, Class & Gender COMM 350     Modern American Rhetoric COMM 360     Television Criticism COMM 370     Advanced Video Production COMM 425     Family Communication

Communication Arts & Literature Teacher Licensure

24 Credits (Six courses at four credits each)

COMM 100     Public Speaking
COMM 120     Communication Theories and Methods
COMM 140     Rhetorical Criticism
COMM 160     Electronic Media Production
COMM 217     Survey of Communication Disorders
COMM 340     Rhetoric of Race, Class & Gender
OR
COMM 350     Modern American Rhetoric

Students seeking elementary or secondary licensure in Communication Arts & Literature should consult the Communication Studies and English Department chairs and an advisor in the Education Department.