The COMS B.S.C. requires a minimum of 120 total credit hours, including 42-credit hours in COMS and 18-credit hours of related area coursework outside of COMS.
COMS Core Requirements
- COMS 1030 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
- COMS 1100 - Communication Among Cultures
- COMS 2050 - Techniques of Group Discussion
- COMS 2060 - Communication in Interpersonal Relationships
- COMS 2150 - Argumentative Analysis and Advocacy
COMS Theory Requirement
- COMS 2350 - Introduction to Communication Theory
- COMS 4800 - Capstone Seminar in Communication
Complete two of the following courses:
- COMS 3400 - Introduction to Health Communication
- COMS 3500 - Introduction to Organizational Communication
- COMS 3600 - Introduction to Communication in Public Advocacy
COMS Research Methods
- COMS 3420 - Qualitative Inquiry in Communication
- COMS 3520 - Quantitative Inquiry in Communication
- COMS 3620 - Rhetorical Inquiry and Criticism
COMS Electives
Complete five courses (two courses must be at the 3000- or 4000-level) for a minimum of 15 credit hours.
COMS Related Area
Students are expected to complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in a minor, certificate, or related area outside COMS. Students should attempt to balance lower-division (1000-2000) and upper-division (3000-4000) courses with at least one-half of the credits at the upper-division level.
