University of Indianapolis – College of Arts & Sciences
Curriculum Guide for Communication Majors (COMM)
Bachelor of Arts or Science
COMM
updated 05/12
Communication Major (41 hours)
Core Courses (19 credits required)
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105
Communication Preparatory (1) [or INTD 101]
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115
Introduction to Electronic Media (3)
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125
Introduction to Journalism (3)
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135
Introduction to Human Communication (3)
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240
Communication Research Methods (3)
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440
Communication Law (3)
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441
Senior Project (1)
and choose one of the following:
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330
Group Communication (3)
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331
Interpersonal Communication (3)
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332
Argumentation and Debate (3)
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340
Persuasion (3)
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430
Organizational Communication (3)
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432
Public Address and Criticism (3)
(an approved COMM 341 course)
Applied Courses* (four hours; may repeat the same course)
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Applied Radio (1)
Applied Television (1)
Applied Journalism (1)
Forensics (1)
Applied Public Relations (1)
*at least one of the applied courses must be in the major area
Major areas: Choose one of the following:
Major area in Human Communication (nine hours)
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330
Group Communication (3)
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331
Interpersonal Communication (3)
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332
Argumentation and Debate (3)
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340
Persuasion (3)
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432
Public Address and Criticism (3)
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430
Organizational Communication (3)
Major area in Electronic Media (nine hours)
One of the following:
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220
Introduction to Media Writing (3)
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210
Writing for the Electronic Media (3)
One of the following:
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118
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119
Studio Production (3)
Audio and Field Production (3)
One of the following:
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410
Media Sales and Marketing (3)
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420
Media Management (3)
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411
Media Genres and Criticism (3)
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Major area in Journalism (nine hours)
One of the following:
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220
Introduction to Media Writing (3)
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320
Writing for Print and Online Media (3)
One of the following:
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221
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222
Copy Editing (3)
Publication Design (3)
One of the following:
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410
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420
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411
Media Sales and Marketing (3)
Media Management (3)
Media Genres and Criticism (3)
Major area in Public Relations (nine hours)
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321
Public Relations Principles (3)
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322
Public Relations Methods (3)
One of the following:
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220
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221
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222
Recommended elective
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324
Introduction to Media Writing (3)
Copy Editing (3)
Publication Design (3)
Public Relations Analysis (3)
Major area in Sports Information **(nine hours)
Follow the Public Relations pattern and
select COMM 312 Sports Media as one of the Communication electives
**Sports Information majors are strongly encouraged to do the following: select the sports departments within their
applied classes; and/or spend at least one semester working in the Sports Information Office of the University; and/or
select a minor or series of courses in Sports Administration or Sports Marketing.
Electives (nine hours required): May choose from any of the above courses plus the following;
six hours must be 300-level or above.
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200
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230
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310
312
313
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323
324
341
431
Business and Professional Communication (3)
Announcing (3)
Voice and Diction (3)
Photojournalism (3)
Introduction to Speech Pathology and Audiology (3)
Oral Interpretation (3)
Programming (3)
Sports Media (3)
Television Directing (3)
Communication Technology (3)
Magazine Writing and Editing (3)
Public Relations Analysis (3)
Topic in Communication (3)
Gender and Communication (3)
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Internship (highly recommended); hours count toward graduation but not the major (4 to 8 hours)
COMM 442 ……Communication Internship
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing, 2.3 cumulative GPA, 2.5 GPA in the communiction major and 18 hours of
coursework in the major,
including at least three hours of applied communication courses.
NOTE: The Communication major requires a total of 41 hours. (Communication majors should select COMM 101
to meet the computer competency requirement and COMM 105 to meet NSE requirement.)
A grade of C- (1.7 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the Communication
Major.
Communication Minor (19 hours). One of the following: COMM 115, 125, or 135; COMM 240, COMM 440;
Nine hours of communication courses (six hours in 300 or higher-level courses). One hour of applied communication
from one of the following: COMM 110; COMM 111; COMM 120; COMM 130 or COMM 140.
A grade of C- (1.7 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the communication minor.
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree require a minimum of 124 hours.
This program may require attendance in both day and extended program classes.
See the College of Arts & Sciences General Education Core Guide/Bachelor of Arts and Science for additional
course requirements.
REMEMBER: If you have any questions about the Communication Major and its requirements,
contact a faculty advisor from the Communication Department (Dr. Billy Catchings 788-3444,
Esch Hall Rm. 311K) or Krista Swisher, Key Advisor for the College of Arts & Sciences (7883391, Esch Hall, Room 233). Courses and requirements sometimes change so keep in contact
with your advisor.