| Communication Program Goals | Communication Major |
| Communication Minor | | Public Relations Major |

Program Goals:
Graduates of any communication program will be qualified to pursue graduate studies or a variety of careers requiring problem-solving, critical thinking, critical listening, and inferential reading. Graduates will demonstrate effective speaking and writing skills in a variety of contexts.

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COMMUNICATION MAJOR

33 Credits
Program Goal:
A broad and integrated approach to the field of communication, coursework in both process and theory will prepare students for graduate work in the field as well as for related areas such as law, mediation, social interaction, and other disciplines.

Requirements (21 credits):
CA 201 Interpersonal Communication
CA 250 Mass Communication
CA 374 Presentation Techniques
CA 376 Intercultural Communication
CA 380 Organizational Communication
CA 401 Communication Theory
CA 495 Cooperative Education (3 cr.)

Four of the following (12 credits):
CA 212 Oral Interpretation
CA 220 Newswriting
CA 305 Film Studies
CA 309 Acting and Directing
CA 313 Event/Play Production Apprentice
CA 323 Writing for the Non-Print Media
CA 324 Writing for Publication
CA 403 Public Relations
CA 410 TV/Radio

Recommended Coursework:
EN 312 History of the English Language
MA 221 Statistics I (=GER mathematics)
PY 201 General Psychology (= GER social science)
Writing, sociology, literature, political science, history, philosophy.

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COMMUNICATION MINOR

21 Credits Requirements:
CA 201 Interpersonal Communication
CA 250 Mass Communication
CA 374 Presentation Techniques
CA 376 Intercultural Communication

Three of the following:
CA 212 Oral Interpretation
CA 220 Newswriting
CA 305 Film Studies
CA 309 Acting and Directing
CA 313 Event/Play Production Apprenticeship
CA 323 Writing for the Non-Print Media
CA 324 Writing for Publication
CA 380 Organizational Communication
CA 401 Communication Theory
CA 403 Public Relations
CA 410 TV/Radio

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PUBLIC RELATIONS MAJOR

57 Credits
Program Goal:
An applied approach to the field of communication, coursework in usual practices and key skills will prepare students for entry level positions in public relations, journalism, promotions, advertising, business, non-profit organizations, and related professions.

Core Communication Requirements (21 credits):
CA 201 Interpersonal Communication
CA 250 Mass Communication
CA 374 Presentation Techniques
CA 376 Intercultural Communication
CA 380 Organizational Communication
CA 401 Communication Theory
CA 495 Cooperative Education (3 cr.)

Public Relations Requirements (18 credits):
BU 390 Advertising
CA 220 Newswriting
CA 323 Writing for the Non-Print Media
CA 324 Writing for Publication
CA 403 Public Relations
CA 410 TV/Radio

Six of the following (18 credits):
AR/CA 209 B/W Photography I
AR 223 Graphic Design I
AR 224 Graphic Design II
BU 230 Marketing Principles
BU 235 Management Information Systems
BU 240 Management Principles
IS 243 Multimedia Development
IS 260 Computer Decision-Making Applications
EN 210 Critical Writing
EN 314 Workshop in advanced Grammar
EN 318 Creative Writing
CA 212 Oral Interpretation
CA 305 Film Studies
CA 309 Acting and Directing
CA 313 Event/Play Production Apprenticeship

Recommended Coursework:
AR 221 Basic Design (= GER in fine arts)
MA 221 Statistics I (=GER mathematics)
PY 201 General Psychology (= GER social science)

Graphic Communication Minor (see Art)
Theater Minor (see Theater)
Writing Minor (see English)
Language Arts Licensure 7-12 (see English)
Marketing Minor (see Business)

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