Socio-Political Communication (Comprehensive) (BS)

Specific General Education Requirements

• COM 115 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
• MED 120 - Mass Media and Society

Required Courses

• COM 209 - Survey of Communication Theory
• COM 210 - Communication Research Methods
• COM 313 - Ethical Issues in Communication
• COM 322 - Introduction to Argumentation
• COM 328 - Persuasion
• COM 350 - The Rhetorical Tradition and Contemporary Applications
• COM 450 - Political Communication
• COM 452 - Communication Technology and Politics
• JRN 270 - Introduction to Journalism
• MED 120 - Mass Media and Society
• MED 454 - Media Analysis and Criticism

Rhetorical Act

Select 3 hours with advisor approval. Additional courses can meet additional hours requirement below.

• COM 260 - Communicating with Cultural Competence
• COM 315 - Advanced Speaking in Professional Settings
• COM 332 - Small Group Communication
• COM 433 - Crisis Communication
• ENG 222 - Writing for Social Change

Political Situation

Select 3 hours with advisor approval. Additional courses can meet additional hours requirement below.

• COM 307 - Gender and Communication
• COM 336 - Communication in Organizations
• COM 412 - Communication and Diversity in the Workplace
• MED 317 - Introduction to Popular Culture Studies
• MED 450 - Media Ecology
• SOC 320 - Political Sociology
• SOC 380 - Sociology of Law

Agent of Action

Select 3 hours with advisor approval. Additional courses can meet additional hours requirement below.

• COM 454 - Presidential Rhetoric
• COM 466 - Social Movement Communication
• PLS 316 - Political Parties, Elections and Interest Groups
• PLS 413 - The American Executive
• PLS 414 - The Legislative Process
• PLS 419 - The Judicial Process

Forum

Select 3 hours with advisor approval. Additional courses can meet additional hours requirement below.

• COM 321 - Inter-Collegiate Debating
• COM 379 - Writing for Public Relations
• COM 436 - Communication and Leadership
• MED 345 - Fundamentals of Video Production
• MED 385 - Client-Based Media Production

Mission

Select 3 hours with advisor approval. Additional courses can meet additional hours requirement below.

• MED 581 - Media Ethics and Law
• PHI 330 - Introduction to Political Theory
• PLS 317 - American Political Behavior
• PLS 330 - Introduction to Political Theory
• SOC 152 - Social Problems in the Community

Additional Hours

6 additional hours from within the requirement #2 areas. With advisor approval, these may include:

• COM 397 - Topics in Communication
• COM 495 - Communication Internship
• COM 496 - Independent Study in Communication
• COM 597 - Studies in Communication Theory and Practice

Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of:

• COM 350 - The Rhetorical Tradition and Contemporary Applications