Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: CMST-BS (Communication Studies Concentration)

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

FRESHMAN YEAR (29-33 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
ENGL 1010 - Foundations in Writing	3	ENGL 1020 - Written Communication & Critical Thinking	3
MATH 1530 - Probability and Statistics - Noncalculus or MATH 1910 - Calculus I	3-4	HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877 or Compass Core Class	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
Compass Core Class	3	Minor/Elective Course	3
HIST 2020 - The United States since 1877 or Compass Core Class	3	Compass Core Class	3
COMM 2330 - Communication Theory	3	PHIL 2640	3
Compass Core Class	3	Major Course	3
Elective Course	3	Major Course, Professional Development Elective: (or other major elective if COMM 2700 was taken in Freshman year) COMM 2700 or COMM 3045 or COMM 3346 or COMM 3380 , or COMM 4350	3
Fall Total	15	Spring Total	15

JUNIOR YEAR (30 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
Compass Core Class	3	Elective Course	3
Major/Minor Course	3	Elective Course	3
COMM 4346 - Business and Professional Communication	3	Major Course, Communication in Relationships Elective: COMM 3350 or COMM 4210 or COMM 4450	3
Elective Course	3	Minor/Elective Course	3
Major Course, Research Elective: COMM 3300 or COMM 3330 or COMM 3340	3	Major Course, Communication & Culture Elective: COMM 4200 or COMM 4317 or COMM 4327 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. CSCI 1100 has an accompanying required lab, CSCI 1150 . Those students who complete the proficiency exam and are short credits towards their total degree requirements may be required to take additional electives.