Communication: Professional Concentration

Suggested* Four-Year Plan

Fall/Year 1

16 cr. hrs.

COM 205 Com. & Human Behavior

TRS 116 {General

ENG 111 {Education

FYE 100 {Requirements

ART 121

PED 265

Fall/Year 2

16 cr. hrs.

COM 210 Media Writing

COM 101 Public Speaking

ART 290

ENG 2xx Lit. Course

SCI 111 or BIO 115

Successful portfolio review is required for admission to the upper division.

Fall/Year 3

15 – 18 cr. hrs.

COM 350 Interpersonal Com.

COM 363 Research Methods

ART 395 Desktop Publishing

BUS 331 Marketing

6 hours of General Education or

Elective Course

Fall/Year 4

15 – 18 cr. hrs.
COM 390 Com. Law & Ethics

COM 382 Business Com.

BUS 362 Consumer Mkt. Behavior

6 hours of General Education or

Electives

Begin revision of exhibits for Baccalaureate Portfolio.

*Please use the appropriate checklist to

monitor each student’s progress toward graduation.

Spring/Year 2

15 – 18 cr. hrs.

COM 200 Understanding Media

ENG 112

9 – 12 hours of General Education

Spring/Year 2

15 – 18 cr. hrs.

COM 330 Adv. Media Writing

SCI 111 or BIO115

8 - 11 hours of General Education or

Elective Courses

Begin required Leadership and Service activities, which may involve an internship or volunteer placement during the academic year or the summer.

Spring/Year 3

15 – 18 cr. hrs

COM 395 Publication Workshop

COM 351 Intercultural Com.

PHI 3xx Ethics

BUS 338 Advertising

6 hours of General Education or Elective Courses/Practicum (COM 480 or INT)

Plan summer internship in preparation for post-graduate placement.

Spring/Year 4

15 – 18 cr. hrs.

COM 497 Seminar

SYE

Remaining hours of General Education or Elective Courses

MINIMUM TOTAL: 124 cr. hours,

with 30 in the major field plus 3 required courses from the Business curriculum and 4 required courses from Graphic Design.

Students may count toward graduation 42 cr. hours in the major field.