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	Home Course Offerings Faculty Lamda Pi Eta Program Requirements		Academics > Majors and Areas of Study > Communication > Requirements The major is designed to provide a broad-based understanding of communication theory in various communication contexts. Students will integrate theory and its practical application through a variety of courses and experiences. The major prepares students for careers in the public and private sector, print and broadcast media, publishing, government, public relations, and business. The major also provides adequate breadth and depth for students who wish to pursue graduate studies. Media Communication Major Requirements COMM 181 Public Speaking COMM 235 Announcing COMM 280 Survey of Mass Communication COMM 282 Writing for Mass Media COMM 345 Media Ethics COMM 455 Media Law and Regulation COMM 470 Senior Seminar COMM 480 Internship Choose 18 hours of Communication electives. Media Communication Minor Requirements COMM 181 Public Speaking COMM 280 Survey of Mass Communication COMM 282 Writing for Mass Media COMM 455 Media Law and Regulation Choose 12 hours of Communication electives. Communication Studies Major Requirements COMM 171 Intro to Communication COMM 181 Public Speaking COMM 225 Interpersonal Communication or COMM 331 Intercultural Communication COMM 250 Small Group Process COMM 300 Persuasion or COMM 325 Communication Ethics COMM 430 Rhetorical Theory COMM 470 Senior Seminar Additionally, at least 21 hours of communication electives must be taken to complete this major. Communication Studies Minor Requirements COMM 171 Introduction to Communication COMM 180 Public Speaking COMM 225 Interpersonal Communication or COMM 331 Intercultural Communication COMM 250 Small Group Process COMM 300 Persuasion or COMM 325 Communication Ethics COMM 430 Rhetorical Theory Choose 6 hours of Communication electives. NOTE: In Communication courses a C- or better is required in order for a course to count towards the major. Business Communication Major Requirements ACCT 113 Principles of Accounting I ACCT 123 Principles of Accounting II CSCI 111 Word Processing Applications CSCI 112 Spreadsheet Applications CSCI 113 Data Management Applications BADM 324 Advertising BADM 355 Business Law BADM 374 Principles of Management BADM 454 Marketing COMM 181 Public Speaking COMM 225 Interpersonal Communication or COMM 331 Intercultural Communication COMM 250 Small Group Process or COMM 321 Organizational Communication COMM 280 Survey of Mass Communication COMM 282 Writing for Mass Media COMM 340 Public Relations COMM 345 Media Ethics Choose one of the following: ECON 221 Principles of Microeconomics COMM 220 Introduction to Journalism COMM 405 Advanced Public Relations COMM 455 Media Law and Regulation NOTE: In Communication courses a C- or better is required in order for a course to count towards the major. It is recommended that students majoring in communication studies or business communication complete and internship before graduation. New Media & Arts Major Requirements ART 110 Drawing I COMM 171 Intro to Communication ART 201 Modern Art History ART 210 Drawing II COMM 225 Interpersonal Communication ART 240 Intro to Graphic Design COMM 281 Media Literacy or COMM 282 Writing for Mass Media COMM 325 Communication Ethics or COMM 345 Media Ethics ART 300 Level Art History Elective ART 401 Senior Seminar or COMM 470 Senior Seminar ART & COMM Electives Minimum total 15 credit hours New Media & Arts Major Minimum total 48 credit hours New Media & Arts majors are also strongly encouraged to consider a minor from the following list. Minor Minimum additional CH Media Communication minor 21 Communication Studies minor 15 Fine Arts minor 15 Performing Arts minor 27 Computer Science 24-26 Web Development (AS) 21 NOTE: For students pursuing recommended Minors and/or Double Majors, "double dipping" is allowed only if a designated course in the major/minor is also required for the NM&A major, otherwise "double dipping" is not allowed with electives.