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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.A. in Communication Studies with Depth Tracks

Communication studies challenges students to be attentive to communicative behaviors in multiple contexts. Classes are designed to improve message delivery and interpretation in ways that demonstrate critical and analytical thinking. Whether you are interested in finding out how to improve relationships, evaluate information to make informed decisions, or gain media industry experience, our department is dedicated to teaching students how to be effective professionals.

Students must complete one of the following upper-division DEPTH TRACKS in Communication Studies: Relational and Organizational Communication or Public Communication and Media.

This Roadmap is a recommended advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

 

First Year
Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

 3
GE Courses 10
Total Units 13
Cumulative Total 13
Spring Semester
Course
Units
PSCI 1201 American Government   3

Choose one of the following courses:

 3
GE Courses 9
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 28
  • COMM-2000, COMM-2005, and COMM-2110 satisfy General Education Area A1                                    
  • PSCI-1201 American Government satisfies General Education Area D1
  • Students may not use CS 2000 and CS 4000 for GE Requirements

 

Second Year
Fall Semester
Course
Units
COMM 2300 Argumentation and Critical Thinking   3

Choose one of the following courses (GE B4):

 3

Choose one of the following courses (GE D2):

 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 43
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose from the following electives:

 3
GE Courses 10
Elective Units 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 59
Fall Comments:
  • COMM-2300 is recommended to satisfy General Education Area A3
  • GE Choice Area B4 units vary, balance with elective units as needed
Spring Comments:
  • JOUR 2150 is only required if Public Communication and Media Track                                                     

 

Third Year
Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses (Major Choice):

 3

Choose one course from your track:

 3
COMM-XXXX Major Depth Elective 3
COMM 3960 Communication Careers   1
Elective Units 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 75
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose from the following courses (Major Choice):

 3

Choose one course from outside your track:

 3
COMM-XXXX Major Depth Elective 3
Elective Units 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 90
  • For Relational and Organizational Communication Track choose COMM 3100 or COMM 3110      
  • For Public Communication and Media Track choose COMM 3140 or COMM 3550
*Major Choice Note: Students must complete COMM 3200 and COMM 3900 or COMM 3910

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation
Fall Semester
Course
Units
COMM 4160 Intercultural Communication   3
COMM-XXXX Major Breadth Course 3
COMM-XXXX Major Depth Elective 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Elective Units 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 105
Spring Semester
Course
Units
COMM 4900 Senior Capstone   3
COMM-XXXX Major Depth Elective 3
Elective Units 3
Elective Units 3
Elective Units 2
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 120
  • The Major Breadth Course must be outside track. To find a list of courses, access the Communication BA catalog page under item #2 for each track.
  • For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.