Communication: Professional Communication, B.S.

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This major is administered by the School of Design & Communication .

In professional communication you complete core courses and electives from public relations and workplace communication. Complementary electives from arts management, business, and media studies may be used to complete major requirements. Upon completing major requirements, you will be prepared to work in a wide variety of organizations and business-related professions.

Successfully complete a minimum of 37 credits in Required and Elective coursework as described below.

Required Courses, 15 credits

COMM 230 - Foundations of Public Relations 3 cr.
COMM 180 - Foundations of Workplace Communication 3 cr.
COMM 201 - Communication Research 3 cr.
COMM 391 - Persuasion 3 cr.
COMM 430 - Professional Communication Capstone 3 cr.

Internship, 1-3 credits**

Take one of:

COMM 480 - Internship in Professional Communication 1-12 cr. (maximum of 3 credits count toward major)
COMM 485 - Externship in Professional Communication - London 6 cr. (maximum of 3 credits count toward major)
**Alternatives to the internship requirement are available for those whose personal circumstances make it difficult to complete an internship. Contact Internship Coordinator for details.

Electives, at least 21 credits

12 credits must be 300-level or higher.

Take at least 15 credits from the following

COMM 110 - How to Win an Argument 3 cr.
COMM 212 - Writing for Professional Communication 3 cr.
COMM 334 - Public Relations Writing 3 cr.
COMM 336 - Communication and Promotional Strategies 3 cr.
COMM 338 - Topics in Public Relations 3 cr. *
COMM 345 - Small Group Communication 3 cr.
COMM 385 - Workplace Communication Laboratory 3 cr. *
COMM 387 - Interviewing 3 cr.
COMM 388 - Topics in Workplace Communication 3 cr. *
COMM 390 - Seminar 3 cr. *
COMM 393 - Political Campaigns 3 cr.
COMM 394 - Business and Professional Communication 3 cr.

Take up to 6 credits from the following

ARTM 195 - Fundamentals of Arts Management 3 cr.
ARTM 300 - Topics in Arts Management 3 cr. *
BUS 320 - Principles of Management 3 cr.
BUS 330 - Principles of Marketing 3 cr.
MSTU 102 - Effective Podcasting 3 cr.
MSTU 105 - Foundations of Media Practice: Time, Motion, and Video 3 cr.
MSTU 253 - Video Production I 3 cr.
MSTU 320 - Multimedia Writing 3 cr.
MSTU 322 - Introduction to Digital Photography 3 cr.

Note

Other electives might be available with permission.

Courses listed above with an asterisk (*) denote variable-topics course. Course number may be repeated for credit with different subtitles.