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Apr 02, 2025
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Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
Communication Studies, BA
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The communication studies major provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in the fields of broadcast and electronic media as well as advertising and public relations.
Coursework provides an understanding of both the history of the field and the ethical responsibilities of professional communicators. Students develop skills in writing, speaking, broadcasting, editing, production, website management and design, and group communication. The Communication Studies major earns a B.A. degree.
Honors
Communication Studies majors may elect to pursue honors work with the approval of the Communication Studies faculty. Students majoring in Communication Studies who are judged qualified by the faculty may, upon invitation, elect to pursue honors work in the program. To graduate ”With Honors in Communication Studies,” students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, a minimum major GPA of 3.2, and complete twelve credits of honors courses in the major area, including COM 499 .
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General Education Requirements (37 hours)
Graduation Requirements (4 hours) Major Requirements (42 Hours)
Majors must earn a grade of C/2.0 or better in all COM requirement courses below. General Elective Credits
General Electives (37 hours) as needed to reach 120 hours overall. Total Credit Hours - Minimum 120 hours
On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General Education requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly. All bachelor’s degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major. |
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