Students have the OPTION of completing a concentration within the Communication Studies major. Concentrations require more intensive study and differ from minors in that they require an additional 9 credits of coursework related to the given area of study. Click here to learn more about Communication Studies Minors.

All Communication Studies majors take the same complement of required courses:

COMM2001: Perspectives on Communication Studies
COMM3018: Mass Communication
COMM3019: Global Communication
COMM3022: Communication Research
COMM4001: Communication Internship
COMM4005: Literary & Communication Theory

Student may elect to pursue concentrations in the following areas OR they may remain a Communication Studies generalist which will allow them to take any course with a COMM prefix.

Human Communication Concentration

This concentration is for students who wish to gain a thorough understanding of human communication and the theories that describe and explain it. Recommended for students with an interest in all aspects of human interaction or for students considering an advanced course of study.

Courses

18 credits of Required COMM Electives plus 9 credits of free COMM electives

**Note: Students may take one or both of the two classes not chosen to satisfy the requirements for this section and have them count as one or two of the three open COMM electives.

***Note: Students may take any of the remaining classes not chosen to satisfy the requirements for this section and have them count as one of the three open COMM electives.    
 

Multimedia Journalism Concentration

This concentration is for students interested in pursuing a career in the ever-changing world of journalism. Although journalism still involves the basics of researching and gathering information, today's journalists have more tools at their disposal for delivering that information to the public: photography, blogs, podcasts, webcasts, and more. Potential positions include: reporter, editor, newscaster, photojournalist, and more.

Courses

18 credits of Required COMM Electives plus 9 credits of free COMM electives

**Note: Students may take one or both of the two classes not chosen to satisfy the requirements for this section and have them count as one or two of the three open COMM electives.

***Note: Students may take any of the remaining classes not chosen to satisfy the requirements for this section and have them count as one of the three open COMM electives.    
 

Public Relations Concentration

This concentration is for students interested in pursuing a career in the public relations field. Potential positions include: publicity manager, events planner, press agent, lobbyist, strategic communication manager, and more.

Courses

18 credits of Required COMM Electives plus 9 credits of free COMM electives

**Note: Students may take one or both of the two classes not chosen to satisfy the requirements for this section and have them count as one or two of the three open COMM electives.

***Note: Students may take any of the remaining classes not chosen to satisfy the requirements for this section and have them count as one of the three open COMM electives.    

This page last updated October 20, 2016, by Gary P. Radford.