Communication Studies Major, B.S. (Communication Studies Concentration)

Department Information

Department of Communication and Performance
PO Box 70667
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-7676
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/comm_perform/

The communication studies major prepares students for work in a broad range of fields that require the ability to work with diverse populations and lead others, articulate ideas and arguments effectively, and critically analyze messages. The skills garnered from the communication studies major easily translate into careers in law, government, health administration, patient educator, family/patient advocate, social service, the ministry, public relations, sales, training and development, management, human resources, community liaison, customer relations, and the business world at large. Communication Studies majors are natural candidates for work in social justice, civic engagement, and diversity/equality efforts. Students will develop their skills as rhetorical critics and social scientists in the study and understanding of human communication. The department also provides a teacher education major in communication studies that requires 36 credits and a teaching minor that requires 24 credits.

Advising

Students with 0-59 earned credits:

Contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit the CASE website www.etsu.edu/cas/case/ and call (423) 439-5602. For more information or any questions about the program contact Dr. Wesley Buerkle by email (buerkle@etsu.edu) or phone, (423) 439-7579.

Students with 60 or more earned credits:

Dr. Wesley Buerkle
buerkle@etsu.edu
(423) 439-7579

Dr. Amber Kinser
kinsera@etsu.edu
(423) 439-7577

Transfer Students

Transfer students majoring in Communication Studies should contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) for advising as soon as possible. This will ensure that the student’s previous work will be coordinated efficiently with ETSU requirements.

For general information about the department or courses, contact Dr. Amber Kinser, Department Chair at kinsera@etsu.edu or (423) 439-7676.

Degree Requirements: 120 credits

General Education	41-42 credits
Total Major Requirement	36 credits
Core	15 credits
Concentration	21 credits
Minor	18-24 credits
Free Electives	18-25 credits
TOTAL	120 credits

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8 credits of Natural Science in a sequence
PHIL 2640
PHIL 2030 or COMM 2055
MATH 1530 or MATH 1910

General Education Requirements

These requirements include earning 41-42 credits in Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavior Sciences, History, Natural Sciences and Mathematics categories.