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> Majors and Areas of Study > Communication
(Bachelor of Arts Degree)
Human communication is a transactional process in which persons share meaning. The
communication studies major includes a variety of courses ranging from public speaking,
interpersonal, group and organizational communication, to persuasion, rhetorical theory
and intercultural communication.
Students can become more proficient thinkers and speakers as they learn the theories
and skills associated with human communication, whether on the job, at home, or in a
variety of social situations.
The communication studies major helps prepare students for jobs in which sound
human communication skills are especially significant. It also helps prepare students
for graduate study in communication and other areas. Communication studies students
are encouraged to take courses in media communication and in business, sciences, and
liberal, fine and performing arts to help broaden their knowledge bases and enhance
their employability skills.
A student who graduates from Thiel College with a major in communication studies
will:
• possess the basic communication skills necessary for success in their personal and
professional lives.
• possess effective communication skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for
successful post-baccalaureate and/or graduate study in communication related
areas.
• be a critical communication producer and consumer.
• be prepared for employment in entry-level and/or management positions requiring
communication-related theoretical knowledge and/or technical skills.
• be aware of the ethical issues concerning effective communication.
• be prepared for admission into a discipline-related graduate or professional
program.
Major Requirements
| COMM 171 |
Introduction to Communication |
3 CH |
| COMM 181 |
Public Speaking |
3 CH |
| COMM 225 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 CH |
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| COMM 331 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 CH |
| COMM 250 |
Small Group Communication |
3 CH |
| COMM 300 |
Persuasion |
3 CH |
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| COMM 325 |
Communication Ethics |
3 CH |
| COMM 430 |
Rhetorical Theory |
3 CH |
| COMM 470 |
Senior Seminar |
3 CH |
| * Communication electives |
21 CH |
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TOTAL 42 CH |
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| * Electives in any communication major may not count toward a communication
minor or a double major in communication studies and media communication. |
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Minor Requirements
| COMM 171 |
Introduction to Communication |
3 CH |
| COMM 181 |
Public Speaking |
3 CH |
| COMM 225 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 CH |
| or |
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| COMM 331 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 CH |
| COMM 250 |
Small Group Communication |
3 CH |
| COMM 300 |
Persuasion |
3 CH |
| or |
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| COMM 325 |
Communication Ethics |
3 CH |
| COMM 430 |
Rhetorical Theory |
3 CH |
| * Communication electives |
6 CH |
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TOTAL 24 CH |
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| Note: In communication courses a C minus or better is required in order for a course to
count towards the major or minor. Recommendation: It is recommended that students majoring in communication studies take an internship and become involved with
extracurricular activities in forensics, theatre and student media. |
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