Communication Studies - Organizational Communication Option
The following course sequence sheet is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as
formal academic advisement. Course selections and sequence may vary depending on course availability
and counsel from your academic adviser. You should consult an academic adviser before developing an
actual academic plan.
Cr.
First Semester
3 COMMSTUD.103 Public Speaking
Cr.
3
also counts as General Ed. Communication
3 ENGLISH.101 Composition I or General Ed
Second Semester
COMMSTUD.104 Interpersonal Comm
also counts as General Ed. Group A
3
Math Quantitative/Analytical Reasoning
General Ed. Math Quantitative/Analytical
Reasoning
or ENGLISH.101 Composition I
3 General Ed. Group B (Social Sciences)
3
General Ed. Group B (Social Sciences)
3 General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math)
3
General Ed. Group A (Humanities)
3 General Ed. Group B (Social Sciences)
3
General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math)
1 INTSTUDY.100 Optional University Seminar
1
General Ed. Fitness/Recreation Skills
16 Total Semester Credits
16 Total Semester Credits
Cr.
Cr.
Fourth Semester
3 COMMSTUD.215 Communication Theory
3
COMMSTUD.207 Communication Research
Methods
3 COMMSTUD.220 Intercultural Communication
3
COMMSTUD.209 Examining
Communication
Third Semester
counts as Diversity course
3 General Ed. Writing Intensive
must receive min. C to take 400-level courses
3
or General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making
General Ed. Values, Ethics, Decision-Making
or Writing Intensive
3 General Ed. Group A (Humanities)
3
General Ed. Group B (Social Sciences)
3 General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math)
3
General Ed. Group C (Natural Science/Math)
15 Total Semester Credits
15 Total Semester Credits
Cr.
Cr.
3
Fifth Semester
COMMSTUD.306 Computer Applications for Prof
Comm.
3
or other Organizational Comm Track course
3 COMMSTUD.423 Comm Training in Organizations
Sixth Semester
COMMSTUD.310 Organizational Comm
Theory
or other Organizational Comm Track course
3
or COMMSTUD.424 Corporate Communication
COMMSTUD.407 Interviewing
or other Organizational Comm Track course
3 Free Elective
3
Free Elective
3 Free Elective
3
Free Elective
3 Free Elective
3
Free Elective
1 General Education Fitness/Recreation Skills
16 Total Semester Credits
15 Total Semester Credits
Cr.
Cr.
Seventh Semester
Eighth Semester
3 Communication Studies Elective 1
3
Communication Studies Elective 3
3 Communication Studies Elective 2
3
COMMSTUD.497 Internship in
Communication
3 Free Elective
3
Free Elective
3 Free Elective
3
Free Elective
3 Free Elective
3
Free Elective
15 Total Semester Credits
12 Total Semester Credits
TOTAL CREDITS: 120
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Students must receive a C or better in COMMSTUD.207 and 209 in order to take a 400-level
Communication Studies Course and complete the major.
The sequence of General Education courses is an example only; they may be taken in any order. Consult
advisor for current schedule of department electives. COMMSTUD.220 counts as a Diversity course; one
additional course selected for General Education OR Free Elective must also qualify as a Diversity
course. See list of Diversity Courses and consult advisor.