Speech and Theatre, Communication Studies Concentration, B.S.

The major in Speech and Theatre is designed to provide students with maximum opportunities to develop theoretical and practical appreciation of all phases of human communication. For students following the Communication Studies concentration, preparation is offered for the pursuit of graduate study in a number of fields or for entry into communication work in business, industry, and government.

All students majoring in Speech and Theatre must complete COMM 2200 (Fundamentals of Communication) and earn a grade of C or better for the course to count as a prerequisite or to count towards graduation.

Students majoring in Speech and Theatre must receive a grade of C (2.00) or better in all courses in their concentration for the course to count as a prerequisite or to count toward graduation.

Communication Studies Concentration

Courses focus on developing a wide range of skills to promote effective communication, analysis, and adaptability. Classical foundations and current research are covered.

Students pursuing the Communication Studies concentration must also select at least one appropriate minor approved by the student’s academic advisor.

Required (30 hours)

COMM 2300 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 3210 - Argumentation 3 credit hours
COMM 3220 - Small Group Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 3300 - Communication Theory, Culture, and Films 3 credit hours
COMM 3560 - Intercultural Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 4320 - Theories of Persuasive Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 4600 - Communication Research Methods 3 credit hours
COMM 4650 - History, Theory, and Criticism of Rhetoric 3 credit hours
COMM 4700 - Senior Seminar in Communication 3 credit hours
ORCO 3240 - Introduction to Organizational Communication 3 credit hours

Electives (9 hours)

COMM 2150 - Voice and Diction 3 credit hours
COMM 3020 - American Religious Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 3220 - Small Group Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 3225 - Gender Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 3230 - Advanced Public Speaking 3 credit hours
COMM 3325 - Great American Speakers 3 credit hours
COMM 3340 - Interview Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 3350 - Diversity in Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 3570 - Tradition and Change in Middle East Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 3580 - Political Communication 3 credit hours
COMM 3620 - Applied Communication 1 credit hour
COMM 4260 - Independent Study 3 credit hours
COMM 4800 - Special Topics in Communication 1 to 3 credit hours
COMM 4900 - Internship in Communication 1 to 3 credit hours
Up to two 3-credit courses with an ORCO prefix may be taken

Recommended Curriculum

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

All students pursuing a major within this department must complete the General Education requirements. The following is a suggested pattern of study for the first two years; however, consultation with the assigned advisor is necessary before each registration.

Freshman

ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
Mathematics 3 credit hours
COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours (Comm)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts - (2 prefixes) 6 credit hours
Major/Minor courses as advised 12 credit hours

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Sophomore

ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) OR
ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) OR
HUM 2610 - Foreign Literature in Translation 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (2 prefixes) 6 credit hours
Natural Sciences (2 prefixes) 8 credit hours
Major/Minor courses as advised 7 credit hours
Choose 6 hours from:
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours

Speech and Theatre, Communication Studies Concentration, B.S.

Communication Studies Concentration

Required (30 hours)

Electives (9 hours)

Recommended Curriculum

Freshman

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Sophomore

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Junior

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Senior

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Total hours in program: 120