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Communication Studies Option
(BA)
The Communication Studies Option is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to effectively manage communication in their personal, professional, and public lives. The program provides for both breadth of study in communication and depth in a particular area of specialty. A Communication Studies graduate would be well prepared for positions in both the private and public sector, which have high communication demands, and where the use of sophisticated message strategies are necessary for success.
Total Semester Hours: 45
Department Core
Total Semester Hours: 12
CMN 2010
Introduction to Communication Theories. (3 credits)
CMN 2020
Communication Research. (3 credits)
CMN 2030
Applied Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 2040
Argumentation and Critical Thinking. (3 credits)
Option Core
Total Semester Hours: 18
CMN 2520
Introduction to Mass Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 2630
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 3100
Persuasion. (3 credits)
CMN 3470
Small Group Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 3660
Communication and Conflict Management. (3 credits)
CMN 3710
Intercultural Communication. (3 credits)
Electives
Total Semester Hours: 15
Selected in consultation with an advisor.
Information sourced from the 2005-2006 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.