The Communication major offers a flexible program for students interested in communication as a field of study and/or practice. Within the major, the School of Communication offers five modules, or areas of concentration, in which a student can focus her or his studies:
- Communication Management
- Culture and Communication
- Film and Video Production
- Interpersonal Communication
- General Communication
Each of these modules offers students the foundational knowledge and practical skills required in its particular arena of communication. In these modules, students can take courses from both departments in the School of Communication (Human Communication Studies, and Mass Communications and Journalism Studies).
Students are required to choose and complete at least one module to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. It will be possible for students to complete more than one module and/or sample from several modules before deciding which module to complete. Each module will have one introductory course that students can take before deciding which module to pursue.
Within each module, students will meet specific requirements, as defined by the faculty whose area of expertise resides in that module. The required courses provide the foundation, history, and basic skills that the student will need to complete the advanced courses in the module. In most of the modules, sequenced courses facilitate an integrated approach to the overall focus. To complete the module, each student will participate in culminating practicum/colloquia wherein the student publicly presents a final project to faculty and fellow students. As a capstone presentation, this project will showcase the student's acquisition of knowledge and skills in the module area.
Required Hours
Minimum 45 hours; maximum 80 hours.
No more than 60 hours in one category (COMN, HCOM, or MCOM)
NOTE: These requirements are for general reference only and should not be used for advising. Contact Undergraduate Co-Directors:
Rod Buxton, 303-871-3952 or rbuxton@du.edu
Elizabeth Suter, 303-871-4492 or esuter@du.edu