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) »

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:   COMM 311 Organizational Communication COMM 345 Leadership Communication			3 credits
COMM 386		Internship	2 credits
COMM 499		Capstone Senior Project	3 credits
One concentration, chosen from:   General Communications Communication Law Journalism Public Relations			9 credits
TOTAL			33 credits

Concentrations

Each communication major must complete a nine-credit concentration of their choice.