Communication Major

You may earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) or Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Communication, choosing one of six interdisciplinary concentrations: (1) Civic Advocacy, (2) Electronic Media, (3) Interpersonal & Family Communication, (4) Journalism, (5) Organizational Communication, or (6) Public Relations & Advertising. Most of these six interdisciplinary concentrations have multiple emphases, one of which you must also select based on your primary interest.

A minor outside the department is not required for Communication majors, although it is allowed if you select an interdisciplinary concentration in Journalism or Public Relations & Advertising.

Requirements for Admission to the Major:

1. Complete the following three pre-major foundation courses with an overall grade point average of 2.5 and a grade of "C" or better:
   
   COMM HU1020—Principles of Public Speaking
   COMM 1130—Media Writing
   COMM HU2110—Interpersonal & Small Group Communication
   
2. Achieve a grade point average of 2.5 or higher in 30 credit hours.
3. Meet the general education requirements for Composition and Quantitative Literacy.

To enroll in 3000 and 4000 level Communication courses, a student must be admitted to the major or hold upper division standing in the University.

Communication Foundation, Core, Depth, and Breadth Courses

To earn a Communication degree students must successfully complete a series of foundation, core, depth and breadth courses as defined below:

Foundation Courses—Communication courses required for admission to the major.

Core Courses—Communication courses required of all Communication majors regardless of their chosen concentrations.

Depth Courses—required and elective Communication courses that are specified and vary based on the interdisciplinary concentration and emphasis area selected.

Breadth Courses—required and elective courses from other departments within the University that are specified and vary based on the interdisciplinary concentration and emphasis area selected.

Graduation Requirements

• Between 66 and 70 credits, depending on the interdisciplinary concentration and emphasis selected.
• A minor is not required, although it is allowed as a substitute for breadth courses for students selecting interdisciplinary concentrations in Journalism or Public Relations & Advertising.
• 120 credit hours required for degree from Weber State University of which 40 must be upper division courses.
  

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