Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA)
You may earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) when you major in Communication.
Courses Required to Fulfill the BS (12 credit hours)
Select 4 courses (12 credit hours) from the following. Pick 3 credit hours from Physical Sciences and 3 credit hours from Life Sciences.
- COMM 3000 - Communication Theory Credits: (3)
- COMM 3150 - Communication Research Methods Credits: (3)
- CHEM 1360 PS - Principles of Physical Science Credits: (3)
- GEOG 1000 PS - Natural Environments of the Earth Credits: (3)
- GEO 1030 PS - Earthquakes and Volcanoes Credits: (3)
- GEO 1350 PS - Principles of Earth Science Credits: (3)
- HNRS 1500 PS - Perspectives in the Physical Sciences Credits: (3)
- PHYS 1010 PS - Elementary Physics Credits: (3)
- BTNY 1370 LS - Principles of Life Science Credits: (3)
- HNRS 1510 LS - Perspectives in the Life Sciences Credits: (3)
- NUTR 1020 LS - Science and Application of Human Nutrition Credits: (3)
- HLTH 1020 LS - Science and Application of Human Nutrition Credits: (3)
- ZOOL 1020 LS - Human Biology Credits: (3)
- ZOOL 1030 LS - The Nature of Sex Credits: (3)
Courses Required to Fulfill the BA (12 credit hours)
Complete either Option 1 or Option 2.
Option 1 - Foreign Language
- Select 4 courses (12 credit hours) in a foreign language.
Option 2 - Foreign Language with Language Arts
Select two courses (6 credit hours) from the following, plus two courses (6 credit hours) in a foreign language.
- COMM 2270 - Argumentation and Debate Credits: (3)
- COMM 3050 - Conflict Management and Negotiation Credits: (3)
- COMM 3080 - Intercultural Communication Credits: (3)
- COMM 3120 - Advanced Public Speaking Credits: (3)
- COMM 3130 - News Reporting and Writing Credits: (3)
- COMM 3220 - Editing Credits: (3)
- COMM 3440 - Public Relations Writing Credits: (3)
- COMM 3550 - Organizational Communication Credits: (3)
- COMM 3650 - Communication Law Credits: (3)
- COMM 3740 - Writing for Screen and Television Credits: (3)
- COMM 3780 - Broadcast News Writing and Production Credits: (3)
- COMM 3820 - Persuasive Communication Credits: (3)
- COMM 4130 - In-depth and Investigative Journalism Credits: (3)
- COMM 4150 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Credits: (3)
- COMM 4160 - Contemporary Rhetorical and Communication Theories Credits: (3)
For more information, consult the online WSU Catalog.
Program Requirements
How To Declare Your Major
- Complete the Program of Study Declaration Form
- Email the completed form to communication@weber.edu