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Communication: Communication Studies- B.S. Degree

Department of Communication 
Office: 311 McEwen Hall

(716) 673-4729

Roslin Smith, Chairperson

Email: Communication.Department@fredonia.edu

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.

**This program will NOT be accepting new applications beginning Spring 2025**

Major Requirements

The department requires all students to declare and complete a minor or a semester studying abroad. The minor must be officially recognized by the offering department and be chosen in consultation with a Communication advisor. Students electing the study abroad option are required to complete a complimentary course at Fredonia chosen in consultation with their advisor. 

Students who have dual majors with both majors inside the Communication department are still required to have a minor outside the department or meet the criteria for the study abroad option. A second major outside the Communication department will also satisfy this requirement.

A grade of C or better is required for a course to satisfy a major requirement.

Communication Core:

COMM 101Fundamentals of Communication

3
COMM 105Public Speaking

3
COMM 199Communication Orientation

1
Total Credit Hours:7

Major Core Courses:

COMM 102Mass Media and Society

3
or
COMM 155Rhetoric of Vision and Sound

3
COMM 221Interpersonal Communication

3
COMM 302Rhetoric and Criticism

3
COMM 323Research Methods

3
COMM 430Communication Theory

3
COMM 465Intercultural Communication

3
Total Credit Hours:18

Elective Courses:

COMM 222Principles of Public Relations

3
COMM 301Group Communication

3
COMM 303Health Communication

3
COMM 313Political Communication

3
COMM 321Environmental Communication

3
COMM 330Fake News! Media Literacy and Mis/Disinformation in a Democratic Society

3
COMM 336Introduction to Business Communication

3
COMM 342Presidential Campaign Communication

3
COMM 362Nonverbal Communication

3
COMM 365Communication and Leadership

3
COMM 373Gender and Communication

3
COMM 379Persuasion

3
COMM 460Organizational Communication

3
COMM 259Special Topics in Communication

1-3
COMM 359Special Topics in Communication

1-3
COMM 459Special Topics in Communication

1-3
Total Credit Hours:15
 

Total Credit Hours: 40