The communication degree prepares students for life. This degree gives students the skills and understanding to excel in personal, social and business positions both now and in the future. The communication degree is a springboard for students who desire advanced degrees such as an MBA, law school, or management.

Course List

Code	Title	SHs
Core Studies Requirements
Select 45 semester hours of Core Studies Requirements		45
Foundational Courses
COM 215	Internet Communication	3.00
COM 382	Understanding Communication	3.00
COM 400A	Interpersonal Communication	3.00
COM 427	Communication Ethics	3.00
Upper Division Requirements
Twenty-seven upper division semester hours of Communication electives selected from the following:		27.00
COM 400	Intercultural Communication
COM 407	Leadership Principles
COM 408	Conflict Management
COM 412	Cultural Intelligence
COM 416A	Principles of Public Relations
COM 418	Organizational Communication
COM 420	Mediation
COM 431	Environmental Communication
COM 437	Persuasive Communication
COM 444	Emotions in Communication & Conflict
COM 446	Gender Issues in Communication Styles
COM 448	Managing Workplace Conflict
COM 452	Follower-Centered Leadership
COM 466	Negotiation
COM 467	Communication Through Social Media
COM 472	Professional Communication Toolkit
COM 480	Forgiving Others, Forgiving Ourselves
Specialization (Optional)
Select one of the following specializations (optional):		0-12
Conflict Management
COM 408	Conflict Management
COM 420	Mediation
COM 466	Negotiation
Leadership
COM 407	Leadership Principles
COM 437	Persuasive Communication
Capstone
CAP 495C	Capstone Comprehensives, Communication	3.00
or CAP 498	Experiential Capstone
Minor (Optional)
Select a minor (optional)		0-12
General Electives
Select 18-30 semester hours of General Electives		18-30
Total SHs		105-141