Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: CMST-BS

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Communication Studies Major, B.S.

FRESHMAN YEAR (29-33 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
ENGL 1010 - Critical Reading and Expository Writing	3	ENGL 1020 - Critical Thinking and Argumentation	3
MATH 1530 - Probability and Statistics - Noncalculus or MATH 1910 - Calculus I	3-4	HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877	3
Natural Science Course	4	Natural Science Course	4
COMM 2055 - Argumentation and Debate	3	COMM 2700 - Professional Communication and Technology	3
COMM 2090 - Interpersonal Communication	3	CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology or Proficiency Exam*	0-3
Fall Total	16-17	Spring Total	13-16

SOPHOMORE YEAR (30 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
Literature Course	3	Minor/Elective Course	3
HIST 2020 - The United States since 1877	3	Social & Behavioral Science Course	3
COMM 2330 - Communication Theory	3	Humanities Elective Course (PHIL 2640 suggested)	3
Fine Arts Course	3	Major Course	3
Elective Course	3	Major Course, Presentation Elective: COMM 3346 or COMM 3380 , or COMM 4346	3
Fall Total	15	Spring Total	15

JUNIOR YEAR (30 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
Social & Behavioral Science Course	3	Elective Course	3
Major/Minor Course	3	Elective Course	3
Major Course	3	Major Course	3
Elective Course	3	Minor/Elective Course	3
Major Course, Research Elective: COMM 3300 or COMM 3330 or COMM 3340	3	Major Course, Diversity Elective: COMM 4200 or COMM 4356	3
Fall Total	15	Spring Total	15

SENIOR YEAR (28 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
Major, Minor, Elective Courses	15	Major, Minor, Elective Courses	13
Fall Total	15	Spring Total	13

TOTAL = 120 credits

Note:

* Proficiency exam may be taken for 0 credit in lieu of CSCI 1100 . Must be completed to meet Graduation requirements. Those students who complete the proficiency exam and are short credits towards their total degree requirements may be required to take additional electives.