Communication: Professional Communication Emphasis, BS

This major is administered by the area of Communication in the School of Design and 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 130 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: 3
COMM 180 - Foundations of Workplace Communication Credits: 3
COMM 201 - Communication Research Credits: 3
COMM 391 - Persuasion Credits: 3
COMM 430 - Professional Communication Capstone Credits: 3

Internship, 1-3 credits**

Take one of:

COMM 480 - Internship in Professional Communication Credits: 1-12 (maximum of 3 credits count toward major)
COMM 485 - Externship in Professional Communication - London Credits: 6 (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 Credits: 3
COMM 212 - Writing for Professional Communication Credits: 3
COMM 334 - Public Relations Writing Credits: 3
COMM 336 - Communication and Promotional Strategies Credits: 3
COMM 338 - Topics in Public Relations Credits: 3 *
COMM 345 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3
COMM 385 - Workplace Communication Laboratory Credits: 3 *
COMM 387 - Interviewing Credits: 3
COMM 388 - Topics in Workplace Communication Credits: 3 *
COMM 390 - Seminar Credits: 3 *
COMM 393 - Political Campaigns Credits: 3
COMM 394 - Business and Professional Communication Credits: 3

Take up to 6 credits from the following

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

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.