Communications

Communications

The Communications major prepares students to understand the cultural context of a complex world, to be innovative, to think critically about practical and theoretical questions, and to articulate their thinking creatively and accurately.

 

The communications major explores communication in interpersonal, group, organizational, intercultural, public address, and media contexts. In addition, students study the ethics of human communication and have the opportunity to apply their learning during internships and practicums.

Graduates may move either into further academic pursuits or directly into the job market. They excel in the study of law, graduate programs, and teaching. Graduates find careers in government, education, and business especially in the areas of human resources, advertising, public relations, and mass media.

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  • B.A. Degree — Communications Major

    In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Communications must complete 42 semester hours as prescribed below:

    ARTS1710 Introduction to Visual Communication 3 s.h.
    ARTS3630 Systems in Design or
    ITEC1120 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, ITEC1130 Microsoft Excel, ITEC1140 Microsoft Access 3 s.h.
    COMM1200 Speech Communication: Intro 3 s.h.
    COMM1230 Small Group Discussion 3 s.h.
    ENGL/COMM2500 Introduction to Mass Media 3 s.h.
    COMM3100 Intercultural Communication 3 s.h.
    COMM3140 Theories of Persuasion 3 s.h.
    COMM/PEAC/SOCI3210 Conflict Resolution 3 s.h.
    COMM3300 Theories of Human Communication 3 s.h.
    COMM3310 Interpersonal Communication 3 s.h.
    COMM3320 Business and Professional Speaking 3 s.h.
    COMM3400 Ethical Issues in Communication 3 s.h.
    COMM4150 Senior Seminar 3 s.h.
    COMM4300 Internship in Communications 3 s.h.

  • Minor in Communications

    A minor in Communications requires 18 or more semester hours in Communications including COMM1200, COMM3310, and COMM3100 or COMM3210.

  • Teacher Certification in Speech Communication/Theatre

    1. FOR SPEECH COMMUNICATION MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY SPEECH COMMUNICATION/THEATRE ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Students majoring in Speech Communication who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with a secondary endorsement must complete the major requirements and the Secondary Education Program (with COMM4390 Methods of Teaching Theatre and Speech as the appropriate methods course), and the following courses:
      THTR1220 Introduction to Acting 3 s.h.
      THTR1240 Vocal Presentation Skills 3 s.h.
      THTR1310 Introduction to Stagecraft or
      THTR2230 Stage Management 3 s.h.
      THTR2100 Script Analysis and Dramatic Criticism 3 s.h.
      THTR4100 Directing 3 s.h.
    2. FOR THE NON-COMMUNICATION MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY SPEECH COMMUNICATION/THEATRE ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Non-Communication majors desiring a secondary endorsement (5-12) in Iowa must complete the Secondary Education Program (with COMM4390 Methods of Teaching Theatre and Speech as the appropriate methods course), a major in a secondary teaching field, and the following courses:
      COMM1200 Speech Communication: An Introduction or
      COMM1230 Small Group Discussion 3 s.h.
      COMM/ENGL2500 Introduction to Mass Media 3 s.h.
      COMM3140 Theories of Persuasion 3 s.h.
      THTR1220 Introduction to Acting 3 s.h.
      THTR1240 Vocal Presentation Skills 3 s.h.
      THTR1310 Introduction to Stagecraft or
      THTR2230 Stage Management 3 s.h.
      THTR2100 Script Analysis and Dramatic Criticism 3 s.h.
      THTR4100 Directing 3 s.h.
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