33-hour B.A. in Communication
The communication major is a broad, general degree that prepares students for a wide variety of careers and develops a variety of competencies. It is designed to be extremely flexible, permitting students to take courses, beyond those required, from anywhere in the department.
This degree is appropriate for students who are undecided about which communication area will interest them the most upon graduation. In the classroom and during the required internship, students develop the skills they will need for positions across the field of communication.
Foundations
B.A. students in communication at Valpo must complete the general-education requirements for the B.A. This University-wide core strengthens communication and critical thinking skills while introducing the student to global cultures and traditions. General-education requirements for the B.A. (.pdf) ยป
Requirements for the Major
The following courses constitute the minimum 33 credits required for the major.
COMM 100 | Communication Processes and Practice | 3 credits | |
COMM 243 | Public Communication | 3 credits | |
COMM 244 | Persuasion and Advocacy | 3 credits | |
COMM 265 | Public Relations Principles | 3 credits | |
COMM 301 | Communication Law and Ethics | 3 credits | |
One course from the following options:
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3 credits | ||
COMM 386 | Internship | 2 credits | |
COMM 499 | Capstone Senior Project | 3 credits | |
One concentration, chosen from:
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9 credits | ||
TOTAL | 33 credits |
Concentrations
Each communication major must complete a nine-credit concentration of their choice.
COMM 261 | Foundations of Journalism | 3 credits | |
COMM 361 | Advanced Journalism | 3 credits | |
One additional course from the following options:
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3 credits | ||
TOTAL | 9 credits |
COMM 261 | Foundations of Journalism | 3 credits | |
Six additional COMM credits from the following options:
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6 credits | ||
TOTAL | 9 credits |
Nine credits of additional communication coursework
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9 credits | ||
TOTAL | 9 credits |