University General Course Catalog 2014-2015

Dec 22, 2024

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Communication Studies, B.A.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-45 units)

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

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

B. Mathematics (3-5 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

Refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

H. Diversity (3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)

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

A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)

Successful completion of the foreign language requirement may be accomplished through one of five options: 1.) complete a fourth-semester college course in a foreign language; 2.) complete and transfer to UNR a fourth-semester course in American Sign Language; 3.) demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means through the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; 4.) show transcript evidence of successful completion of a fourth-year high school course in foreign language; or 5.) participate in a studies abroad program preapproved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.

B. College Breadth Requirement (6 units)

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the college shall be required to take, within the College of Liberal Arts, two courses that are outside the departments in which they major or minor, and that exclude courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements.

III. Major Requirements (33 units)

COM 101 - Oral Communication (3 units) OR
COM 217 - Argumentation and Debate (3 units)
COM 113 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 units)
COM 212 - Introduction to Communication Research (3 units)
COM 311 - Communication Research Methods (3 units)
Communication studies electives (21 units) (A minimum of 15 credits must be 300-400 level.)

Note(s):

In addition to the general university requirements of at least a “C” (2.0) average for graduation, Communication Studies majors must earn at least a “C” in the required major courses.

IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)

The Division of Communication Studies accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.

V. Electives (0-27 units)

VI. Total Units (120 units)

Forty-two or more units must be in courses numbered 300 - 499.

VII. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

Fall Semester (16 units)

Core Curriculum English (3 units) *
Core Curriculum Math (3 units) *
Foreign Language 111 (4 units)
Core Curriculum Social Science (3 units)

COM 113 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 units)
*English and Math course placement is based on test scores. Please consult the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

Spring Semester (16-17 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science (3-4 units)
Foreign Language 112 (4 units)
Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)
General Elective (100 level) (3 units)

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (15-16 units)

CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science A (3-4 units)
Foreign Language 211 (3 units)
College Breadth Requirement (100-200 level) (3 units)
COM 212 - Introduction to Communication Research (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
Foreign Language 212 (3 units)
COM 101 - Oral Communication (3 units) OR
COM 217 - Argumentation and Debate (3 units)
Minor (100-200 level) (3 units)
Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
COM Elective (300-400 level) (6 units)
Minor (3 units)
College Breadth Requirement (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

COM Elective (300-400 level) (6 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (6 units)
General Elective (3 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

COM Elective (300-400 level) (6 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

Spring Semester (12-13 units)

COM Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)
COM Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
General Elective (0-1 unit)