Mar 28, 2024  
2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Communication, B.S.


Communication Studies  
Ron Kates, interim department chair
Ron.Kates@mtsu.edu
 

The Communication major, grounded in the liberal arts tradition at MTSU, builds valuable assets that can lead to many rewarding career opportunities. Areas of emphasis offer students the skills employers are looking for to obtain bright, creative, and savvy communication experts.

Academic Map


Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Communication, B.S., Academic Map   

Degree Requirements


General Education 41 hours
Major Requirements 45 hours
  Major Core    (18 hours)
  Major Electives    (27 hours)
Optional Minor/Electives 34 hours
TOTAL 120 hours

General Education (41 hours)


General Education  requirements include Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Major Requirements (45 hours)


Communication Major Electives (27 hours)


  • Select 27 credit hours with COMM prefix; no more than 6 credit hours may be lower division

Optional Minor/Electives (34 hours)


Curriculum: Communication, B.S.


Curricular listings include General Education  requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

The following is a suggested pattern of study. Consult with an advisor before each registration.

Freshman Fall


Subtotal: 15 Hours

Freshman Spring


Subtotal: 16 Hours

Sophomore Fall


Subtotal: 16 Hours

Sophomore Spring


Subtotal: 15 Hours

Junior Fall


Subtotal: 15 Hours

Junior Spring


Subtotal: 15 Hours

Senior Fall


  • COMM major electives 6 credit hours
  • Electives 6 credit hours
  • Elective/minor 3 credit hours
Subtotal: 15 Hours

Senior Spring


Subtotal: 13 Hours