Communication: Communication Studies- B.S. Degree

Department of Communication 
Office: 311 McEwen Hall

[phone]

Roslin Smith, Chairperson

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-liberal-arts-sciences/communication

Emphasizes the study of human interaction in both mediated and non-mediated communication. Courses will cover theories and skills regarding relational development, group decision-making, public speaking, communication ethics, research and evaluation, and organizational communication. The goal of the major is to develop the student’s ability to understand and apply theories and skills in communication performance, message construction, and communication analysis and evaluation across social and professional settings. Please note: at least 12 credit hours must be taken at Fredonia.

Major Requirements

 

Communication Core:

COMM 101	Fundamentals of Communication	3
COMM 105	Public Speaking	3
COMM 199	Communication Orientation	1
Total Credit Hours:		7

Major Core Courses:

COMM 102	Mass Media and Society	3
	or
COMM 155	Rhetoric of Vision and Sound	3
COMM 221	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 302	Rhetoric and Criticism	3
COMM 323	Research Methods	3
COMM 430	Communication Theory	3
COMM 465	Intercultural Communication	3
Total Credit Hours:		18

Elective Courses:

COMM 222	Principles of Public Relations	3
COMM 301	Group Communication	3
COMM 303	Health Communication	3
COMM 313	Political Communication	3
COMM 321	Environmental Communication	3
COMM 330	Fake News! Media Literacy and Mis/Disinformation in a Democratic Society	3
COMM 336	Introduction to Business Communication	3
COMM 342	Presidential Campaign Communication	3
COMM 362	Nonverbal Communication	3
COMM 365	Communication and Leadership	3
COMM 373	Gender and Communication	3
COMM 379	Persuasion	3
COMM 460	Organizational Communication	3
COMM 259	Special Topics in Communication	1-3
COMM 359	Special Topics in Communication	1-3
COMM 459	Special Topics in Communication	1-3
Total Credit Hours:		15

 

Total Credit Hours: 40