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Dec 04, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Roadmap: B.A. in Communication Studies with Depth Tracks
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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
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Fall Semester
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Course
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Units
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GE Area A1
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3 |
| GE Area B1/B3 (can satisfy GE Area B3 if B1 course has a laboratory requirement) |
3-4 |
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GE Area C1
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3 |
| GE Area D1 |
3 |
| GE Area F |
3 |
| Total Units |
15-16 |
| Cumulative Total |
15-16 |
Spring Semester
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Course
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Units
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| GE Area A2 |
3 |
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GE Area C2
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3 |
| US Gov’t Requirement - PSCI 1201 - American Government |
3 |
| GE Area E |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
30-31 |
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Second Year
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Fall Semester
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Course
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Units
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| A3 - Recommended - COMM 2300 Argumentation and Critical Thinking |
3 |
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GE Area B4
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3 |
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Choose one of the following courses (GE D2):
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3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
45-46 |
Spring Semester
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Course
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Units
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GE Area B2 (can satisfy GE Area B3 if B2 course has a laboratory)
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3-4 |
| GE Additional C1 or C2 |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Units |
15-16 |
| Cumulative Total |
60-61 |
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Third Year
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Fall Semester
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Course
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Units
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GE Area UD-D:
(note: 3550 and 4160 will double-count within the common core and the Multicultural Requirement)
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3 |
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Common Core:
(note: 3550 and 4160 will double-count with UD-D and the Multicultural Requirement)
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3 |
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Contextual Application:
Take one course from one of the four areas*: PCA, RSD, MSCT, or SPC
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3 |
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Contextual Application:
Take one course from one of the four areas*: PCA, RSD, MSCT, or SPC
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3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
75-76 |
- *Note: PCA = Public Communication and Advocacy, RSD = Relational and Social Dynamics, MSCT = Media Studies and Communication Technology, and SPC = Strategic and Professional Communication
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Spring Semester
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Course
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Units
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GE Area UD-B
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3 |
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Common Core:
(note: 3550 and 4160 will double-count with UD-D and the Multicultural Requirement)
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3 |
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Contextual Application:
Take one course from one of the four areas*: PCA, RSD, MSCT, or SPC
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3 |
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Contextual Application:
Take one course from one of the four areas*: PCA, RSD, MSCT, or SPC
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3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
90-91 |
- *Note: PCA = Public Communication and Advocacy, RSD = Relational and Social Dynamics, MSCT = Media Studies and Communication Technology, and SPC = Strategic and Professional Communication
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Fourth Year
*Apply for Graduation
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Fall Semester
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Course
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Units
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| GE Area UD-C |
3 |
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Common Core:
(note: 3550 and 4160 will double-count with UD-D and the Multicultural Requirement)
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3 |
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Contextual Application:
Take one course from one of the four areas*: PCA, RSD, MSCT, or SPC
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3 |
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Contextual Application:
Take one course from one of the four areas*: PCA, RSD, MSCT, or SPC
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3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
105-106 |
- *Note: PCA = Public Communication and Advocacy, RSD = Relational and Social Dynamics, MSCT = Media Studies and Communication Technology, and SPC = Strategic and Professional Communication
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Spring Semester
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Course
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Units
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Common Core:
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3 |
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Contextual Application:
Take one course from one of the four areas*: PCA, RSD, MSCT, or SPC
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3 |
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Contextual Application:
Take one course from one of the four areas*: PCA, RSD, MSCT, or SPC
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3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
120-121 |
- *Note: PCA = Public Communication and Advocacy, RSD = Relational and Social Dynamics, MSCT = Media Studies and Communication Technology, and SPC = Strategic and Professional Communication
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