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2022-2023 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Communication Studies, B.A.
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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.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to: - Improve written, oral, and multimedia communication skills
- Practice collaborative learning and leadership skills
- Critically analyze media messages and understand media theory, research, law, and ethics
- Demonstrate a practical skill related to a media industry
- 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 Program ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.
Core Courses
(24 Units Required) Skill Courses
(4 units required - additional units can be used for COMS elective credit) 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 Sample Four-Year Plan for Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
The Four year Plan is a sample study plan. The sequence and specific courses given are suggestive; please see an advisor each semester to plan your personal program and track your progress using the Academic Requirements Report (ARR) in MYSSU. Courses may be interchanged fall and spring semester depending on course offering each semester. General Education Notes: - GE Areas A2 and B4 should be completed by the end of the first year. Some students may take year-long courses for GE A2 and/or B4.
- GE Area A1 and A3 should be completed by the end of the second year
- Students should enroll in Upper Division GE courses after completion of Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 with a C- or better, lower division GE in that area, and 45 units total.
- Not all First-Year Learning Communities (FLC’s) meet the same GE areas.
- GE Area D must be taken in two different subject areas across the nine total required units in lower division (LD) and upper division (UD).
- Students must take American Institution requirements in U.S. History and U.S. Constitution/California State and Local Government. These requirements may be met in GE.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Spring Semester (16 Units)
Spring Semester (14 Units)
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- Lower Division GE Area B3: Lab
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- COMS Skill Course
Spring Semester (15 Units)
Senior Year: 30 Units
* Students must take in their senior year Fall Semester (15 Units)
- COMS 499 - Media Internship Unit(s): 1-4 (4 Credit(s) Required) *
- Upper-Division University Elective
- Upper-Division University Elective
- COMS Outlet Course
Spring Semester (15 Units)
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