Communication Arts Major - Speech Communication Emphasis, B.A./B.S.

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General Information:

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

The Communication Arts degree prepares students for today’s diverse and evolving business, professional, and academic fields. This major consists of five emphases: Journalism, Public Relations, Radio Production, Speech Communication and Video Production. Each emphasis will enhance students’ critical thinking, communication and field-specific technology skills. Graduates will: 1.) understand the functionality of both communication and media within society and 2.) develop knowledge and skills necessary to function as a productive member in the field.

A student may not major in more than one emphasis in Communication Arts. Students majoring in Speech Communication or Public Relations may not minor in Speech Communication.

Requirements:

Core courses required of all Communication Arts Majors: 15 credit hours

One of the following: 3 credit hours

General Education courses specified by the major: 6 credit hours

Speech Communication Emphasis:

Speech Communication Emphasis courses: 21 credit hours

One of the following: 3 credit hours (Excluding Core choice of SPC 313 or SPC 333)

One of the following: 3 credit hours

Required collateral courses: 9 credit hours

Additional Requirements:

Maintain a 2.0 GPA in Communication Arts core courses and courses within major area of emphasis.