Communication, B.A.

Program Learning Outcomes

“Expected student learning outcomes specify the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes students are expected to attain in courses or in a program.” Page 69. Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 2018.

1. Develop competent communication skills, including oral, written, and nonverbal.
2. Describe how contexts affect communication situations and ethical decision making.

3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

4. Identify ethical communication practices.

Graduation Requirements

Conferral of a Baccalaureate degree in this program of study is determined by successful completion of the Baccalaureate Graduation Requirements outlined here .

NOTE: Students must earn 39 upper level (3000-4000) credit hours in order to graduate. A total of at least 21 of these upper level credit hours must be completed in the selected major.

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Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) - 43 Credit Hours

Communication majors must meet the Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Requirements as set out in Faith, Roots, and Reason Program .

• Fine Art Recommendation: Communication majors are well advised to take THE 2212 - Theatre Appreciation , CIN 1002 - Television Appreciation , or CIN 1202 - Film Appreciation  to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement of the Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) program.
• Social Science Recommendation: Communication majors are strongly recommended to take COM 3573 - Communication Research Methods  to fulfill the Social Science requirement of the Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) program.
• Global Studies Recommendation: Communication majors are strongly recommended to take COM 3523 - Global Digital Media Ethics  to fulfill the Global Studies requirement of the Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) program. Communication majors with a concentration that includes one of the Global Studies courses are required to select a separate course from the Faith, Roots & Reason (General Education) list to meet this requirement. Consult with your advisor regarding the best way to handle this requirement.

Communication Major - 36 Credit Hours

Additional Required Credit Hours - 41 Credit Hours

This program must include a minor from outside the program or an additional major.

Sample Degree Plan

Communication Degree Plan