Sample Four-Year Plan of Study 2020-2021
The following are sample plans of course requirements to complete the Communication major in four years or eight semesters.
- Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work or credit for prior learning (such as Advanced Placement-AP).
- Math, English, and Reading placement is based on the student’s ACT/SAT scores or placement tests.
- If fundamental courses are required, they should be taken within the first year.
NOTE: Four-year plans assume the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semester hours may be required to complete the degree.
Refer to the program page or course descriptions for additional information about this major and requirements to degree.
Communication Major (Cooperative Education Track)
*Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours from the following (At least one (1) course must be COM designated and numbered 300 or above, and no more than two (2) non-COM designated courses may count towards the fifteen semester hours. COM 280 and COM 480 can only be taken once each for credit towards major requirements): COM 212 , COM 213 , COM 225 , COM 240 , COM 280 , COM 310 , COM 332 , COM 365 , COM 480 , or students may take up to two approved courses outside of the COM program towards their major electives. In general, these classes must be numbered 200 or above. These courses may not fulfill an interdisciplinary requirement. Please have your advisor solicit pre-approval of the courses selected from the Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts/Communication faculty. You will see the approved courses on the degree audit requirements once the course is in-progress or completed.
**WRT 212 is just an example of one scenario for this requirement. The requirement is a minimum of three semester hours from one or a combination of the following: COM 120 , COM 490 , WRT 211 , WRT 212 .
Communication Major (Traditional Track)
*Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours from the following (At least one (1) course must be COM designated and numbered 300 or above, and no more than two (2) non-COM designated courses may count towards the fifteen semester hours. COM 280 and COM 480 can only be taken once each for credit towards major requirements): COM 212 , COM 213 , COM 225 , COM 240 , COM 280 , COM 310 , COM 332 , COM 365 , COM 480 , or students may take up to two approved courses outside of the COM program towards their major electives. In general, these classes must be numbered 200 or above. These courses may not fulfill an interdisciplinary requirement. Please have your advisor solicit pre-approval of the courses selected from the Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts/Communication faculty. You will see the approved courses on the degree audit requirements once the course is in-progress or completed.
**WRT 212 is just example of one scenario for this requirement. The requirement is a minimum of three semester hours from one or a combination of the following: COM 120 , COM 400 , COM 490 , WRT 211 , WRT 212 .
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