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Communication Studies: Corporate Communication Option
(BA)
Communication is identified as one of the top skills required in any organization. This option provides students with the knowledge, values, perspectives and skills necessary to understand the roles, functions, strategies, and management of positions within organizations with high communication demands.
Total Major Semester Hours: 45
Department Core
Total Semester Hours: 12
SPC 2010
Introduction to Communication Theories. (3 credits)
SPC 2020
Communication Research. (3 credits)
SPC 2030
Applied Communication. (3 credits)
SPC 2040
Argumentation and Critical Thinking. (3 credits)
Option Core
Total Semester Hours: 18
SPC 2630
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication. (3 credits)
SPC 2650
Introduction to Organizational Communication. (3 credits)
SPC 3100
Persuasion. (3 credits)
SPC 3300
Interviewing. (3 credits)
SPC 3650
Communication in Organizations. (3 credits)
SPC 4650
Simulation in Organizational Communication. (3 credits)
Electives
Total Semester Hours: 15
Selected in consultation with an advisor.
Suggested Four-Year Plan of Study
First Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 15-16
ENG 1001G
Composition and Language. (3 credits)
SPC 1310G
Introduction to Speech Communication. (3 credits)
or Mathematics
First Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15-16
ENG 1002G
Composition and Literature. (3 credits)
SPC 1310G
Introduction to Speech Communication. (3 credits)
or Mathematics
Second Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 16
- Social and Behavioral Sciences. Credits: 3
- Science with Lab Credits: 4
SPC 2010
Introduction to Communication Theories. (3 credits)
or SPC 2030
SPC 2020
Communication Research. (3 credits)
or SPC 2040
SPC 2030
Applied Communication. (3 credits)
or SPC 2010
SPC 2040
Argumentation and Critical Thinking. (3 credits)
or SPC 2020
SPC 2650
Introduction to Organizational Communication. (3 credits)
or Elective
Second Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15
- Humanities/Fine Arts. Credits: 3
- Social and Behavioral Sciences. Credits: 3
SPC 2010
Introduction to Communication Theories. (3 credits)
or SPC 2030
SPC 2020
Communication Research. (3 credits)
or SPC 2040
SPC 2030
Applied Communication. (3 credits)
or SPC 2010
SPC 2040
Argumentation and Critical Thinking. (3 credits)
or SPC 2020
SPC 3650
Communication in Organizations. (3 credits)
or Elective
Third Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 15
- Elective. Credits: 3
- SPC Elective. Credits: 3
- SPC Elective. Credits: 3
SPC 3100
Persuasion. (3 credits)
or Elective
SPC 3300
Interviewing. (3 credits)
or Elective
Third Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15
- SPC Elective. Credits: 3
- SPC Elective. Credits: 3
SPC 3100
Persuasion. (3 credits)
or Elective
SPC 3300
Interviewing. (3 credits)
or Elective
SPC 4650
Simulation in Organizational Communication. (3 credits)
or Elective
Fourth Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 15
- Elective or Senior Seminar. Credits: 3
- SPC Elective. Credits: 3
- SPC Elective. Credits: 3
- Elective. Credits: 3
- Elective. Credits: 3
Fourth Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15
- Elective or Senior Seminar. Credits: 3
- SPC Elective. Credits: 1-3
- Elective. Credits: 3
- Elective. Credits: 3
- Elective. Credits: 3
Information sourced from the 2004-2005 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.