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Aug 25, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Communication Studies, Health Communication Track (BA)

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Communication Studies Major and Learning Outcomes

Communication Studies, Health Communication Track (BA) Sample Plan

Communication Core

CM - 130 Introduction to Mass Communication Credits: 3
CM - 199 Communication Theory Credits: 3
CM - 206 Public Speaking Credits: 3
CM - 220 Journalism Credits: 3
CM - 310 Fundamentals of Public Relations Credits: 3
CM - 391 Communication Internship Credits: 3
CM - 405 Communication Research Seminar Credits: 4

Controlled Electives

Five from the following:
CM - 205 Introduction to Professional Communication Credits: 3
CM - 212 Creative Writing: Poetry I Credits: 3
CM - 275 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
CM - 290 Pop Culture Credits: 3
CM - 210 Persuasive Communication Credits: 3
CM - 309 Topics in Communication Credits: 3
CM - 312 Creative Writing: Fiction Credits: 3
CM - 313 Writing for Promotion and Public Relations Credits: 3
CM - 314 PR Case Studies Credits: 3
CM - 315 PR and Event Planning Credits: 3
CM - 316 Publishing Credits: 3
CM - 318 Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
CM - 319 Professional Writing Credits: 3
CM - 320 Journalism II Credits: 3
CM - 325 Journalism Practicum Credits: 3
CM - 340 Creative Non-Fiction Credits: 3
CM - 360 Organizational Communication Credits: 3
CM - 365 Gender Communication Credits: 3
CM - 380 Media Law and Politics Credits: 3
CM - 390 Media Ethics Credits: 3
CM - 391 Communication Internship Credits: 3
CM - 460 Research in Communication Credits: 3

Controlled Pre-Professional Electives

HCM - 230 Introduction to Health Communication Credits: 3
HCM - 290 Media and Health Credits: 3
HCM - 314 Public Health Communication Credits: 3
HCM - 318 Culture, Health, and Communication Credits: 3

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