Dec 10, 2024  
2024-2025, 2nd ed. General Catalog 
    
2024-2025, 2nd ed. General Catalog

Communication Studies, BA



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Communication and Media Studies is a high-demand major. On-campus change of majors are limited by the number of students who can be served by the faculty and facilities of the program.

  • Major Core: All students complete 24 units of required coursework.
  • Major Skill: All students complete 4 units of skill coursework.
  • Major Outlet: All students complete 8 units of media outlet coursework.
  • Major Electives: All students complete 8 units of COMS elective coursework.

Program Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the program, students should be able to:

  1. Improve written, oral, and multimedia communication skills
  2. Practice collaborative learning and leadership skills
  3. Critically analyze media messages and understand media theory, research, law, and ethics
  4. Demonstrate a practical skill related to a media industry
  5. Integrate and apply academic skills in experiential learning

Degree Requirements


See the “Degree Requirements ” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.

General Education Requirements (48 units)

See the “General Education ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.

Media Outlets


(8 units required- additional units can be used for COMS elective credit)

Major Electives


(8 units are required)

Note: 4 Elective Units are also earned by any of the following: 1) The COMS 160A /COMS 160B  LC or COMS 162A /COMS 162B   which yields 4 Elective units for the year; 2) Taking an extra/additional Skill or Media Outlet course; or 3) Taking an approved course in another Arts and Humanities department.

Units


Total units needed for graduation: 120 units

Program Roadmaps


  

Communication Studies, BA, Sample Two-Year Plan  

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