Communication Studies, B.A.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the communication studies discipline including its theories, concepts, and how the study of communication is applied to academic and non-academic settings.
• demonstrate competency in systematic inquiry and research methods including asking questions, finding appropriate resources and/or conducting independent data gathering and analysis, while understanding the limits of research methodologies.
• demonstrate competency and confidence in oral message development and delivery including determining and focusing message purpose, organizing appropriate information, and effectively presenting a message appropriate to specific audiences and contexts.
• demonstrate competency and confidence in written message development including adapting message to specific contexts, mediums, and audiences.
• demonstrate competency in communication in relational settings (interpersonal, intercultural, group, and organizational environments).
• demonstrate competency in communication for public advocacy contexts.
• demonstrate competency in being an ethical communicator in and for our increasingly diverse and globalized world.

Contact Information

Department of Communication Studies
Lincoln Hall 318
(775) 784-6839
http://www.unr.edu/communication-studies

College of Liberal Arts Student Center
Thompson Building 101
(775) 682-8745
http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/student-resources/academic-advising

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Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 120
• Cumulative GPA | 2.0
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 2.0
• Major Coursework | Must earn a “C” or better in required major courses
• Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirements | 15 Units of the Major Requirements at UNR
• Upper-Division Requirement | 42 Upper-Division Units

I. Core General Education Requirements (24-27 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding  the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

II. Additional Core Requirements (15 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.

IV. Major Requirements (33 units)

V. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)

The Department of Communication Studies accepts any major approved by the College of Liberal Arts.

VI. Electives (4-24 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

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