Communication (B.S.)

43 Hours, Minor Required

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication will be able to:

1. Employ Communication theories, perspectives, principles and concepts.
2. Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose and context.
3. Critically analyze messages.
4. Apply ethical communication principles and practices.

Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.

25 HOURS COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT FOUNDATION

• COMM-2003 Effective Leadership
• COMM-2043 Managing Social Media
• COMM-2513 Communication Theory
• COMM-3763 Communication Research and Analytics
• COMM-4113 Persuasion and Advocacy
• COMM-4523 Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking
• COMM-4713 Communication Law
• COMM-4733 Communication Ethics
• COMM-4631 Senior Communication Seminar

COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT ELECTIVES, 18 HOURS