Columbus State University
1999-2000 Academic Catalog
Department
of Communication
College
of Arts and Letters
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Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in communication offers a broad background
in theory and skills applicable to all communication contexts. Based on the premise that
communication is a foundational aspect of society, the communication program is designed
for students to acquire knowledge about effective interaction with others in a variety of
environments.
The general communication concentration may be
used as a basis for continued study in graduate school, or for management, sales, the
ministry, marketing and other professional fields relying on strong presentation skills.
The public relations concentration prepares
students for entry-level positions in a variety of settings including business, non-profit
agencies, government, military, professional and trade associations, and sports
information.
Also see the Department
of Communication web page.
Expected Outcomes
Communication graduates will have:
- Communication skills (e.g., writing, speaking and listening).
- Production skills (e.g., computer graphics, Internet sites, public relations).
- Research skills (e.g., library, surveys).
- Adaptability in responding to persons (e.g., age, gender, cultural differences) and
situations.
- Knowledge of communication history, theory and career opportunity.
Course Requirements
BA
Communication
Areas A-E and Wellness Courses
Required Hours: 45
Area F
Courses Related to Major
Required Hours: 18
- COMM 1105 Interpersonal Communication
- COMM 1136 Group Communication
- COMM 1137 Mass Media and Society
- Foreign Language 1002
- Foreign Language 2001
- Select three semester hours from Areas A-E of the core.
Area G
Program Requirements
Required Hours: 12
- COMM 3125 Mass Communication
- COMM 3141 Public Relations 1
- COMM 3145 Family Communication
- COMM 3147 Intercultural Communication
- COMM 4000 Communication Exit Assessment
Area H
Program Electives
Required Hours: 18
- Select from the following:
COMM 3116 Business and Professional Speaking
COMM 3135 Persuasion
COMM 3136 Nonverbal Communication
COMM 3137 Couples Communication
COMM 3146 Political Communication
COMM 3242 Public Relations 2
COMM 4155 Communication Research
COMM 4156 Communication Theories
COMM 4555 Selected Topics in Communication
COMM 4698 Internship
COMM 4899 Independent Study
COMM 5145 Organizational Communication
COMM 5146 Communication Training and Development
Area I General Electives
Required Hours: 30
Total Hours Required 123
BA
Communication - Public Relations Concentration
Areas A-E and Wellness Courses
Required Hours: 45
Area F
Courses Related to Major
Required Hours: 18
- COMM 1105 Interpersonal Communication
- COMM 1136 Group Communication
- COMM 1137 Mass Media and Society
- Foreign Language 1002
- Foreign Language 2001
- Select three semester hours from Areas A-E of the core.
Area G
Program Requirements
Required Hours: 18
- COMM 3125 Mass Communication
- COMM 3141 Public Relations 1
- COMM 3242 Public Relations 2
- COMM 3145 Family Communication
- COMM 3147 Intercultural Communication
- COMM 4000 Communication Exit Assessment
- COMM 5145 Organizational Communication
Area H
Program Electives
Required Hours: 12
- Select from the following:
COMM 3116 Business and Professional Speaking
COMM 3135 Persuasion
COMM 3136 Nonverbal Communication
COMM 3137 Couples Communication
COMM 3146 Political Communication
COMM 4155 Communication Research
COMM 4156 Communication Theories
COMM 4555 Selected Topics in Communication
COMM 4698 Internship
COMM 4899 Independent Study
COMM 5146 Communication Training and Development
Area I
General Electives
Required Hours: 12-15
Area J
Minor Requirement
Required Hours: 15-18
- Complete requirements for one of the minors listed in the Undergraduate Minors section of this catalog.
Total Hours Required 123
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