Communication Studies
Communication theory, media writing, public relations, strategic campaigns, media law, digital culture and research methods.
- Years
- 4
- Courses
- 34
- Credits
- 102
- Ready now
- 5
This program follows the structure of a four-year Bachelor of Arts in communication studies. Each course is free and earns a certificate of completion; courses marked "In development" show their planned lessons and open as they are written.
Year 1 Arts First Year
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRIT-101 | Academic Writing | 3 | In development |
| HIST-110 | The Making of the Modern World | 3 | In development |
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | In development |
| PSYC-104 | Introductory Psychology I | 3 | In development |
| SOC-100 | Introductory Sociology | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST-115 | The United States: Origins to the Present | 3 | In development |
| PHIL-120 | Critical Thinking and Logic | 3 | In development |
| PSYC-105 | Introductory Psychology II | 3 | In development |
| ECON-101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | Ready |
| INDG-101 | Native American and Indigenous Studies | 3 | In development |
Year 2
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM-201 | Communication Theory | 3 | In development |
| COMM-202 | Media Writing | 3 | In development |
| COMM-210 | Media and Society | 3 | In development |
| STAT-141 | Introductory Statistics | 3 | Ready |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM-211 | Interpersonal and Group Communication | 3 | In development |
| COMM-220 | Public Speaking and Rhetoric | 3 | In development |
| COMM-230 | Digital Media and Online Culture | 3 | In development |
| COMM-240 | Communication Research Methods | 3 | In development |
Year 3
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM-301 | Persuasion and Rhetorical Criticism | 3 | In development |
| COMM-310 | Public Relations | 3 | In development |
| COMM-320 | Organizational Communication | 3 | In development |
| COMM-330 | Media Law and Ethics in the US | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM-311 | Strategic Communication and Campaigns | 3 | In development |
| COMM-340 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | In development |
| COMM-350 | Political Communication | 3 | In development |
| COMM-360 | Visual Communication | 3 | In development |
Year 4
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM-401 | Media Industries and Policy | 3 | In development |
| COMM-420 | Health and Science Communication | 3 | In development |
| CRE-202 | Social Media Analytics | 3 | Ready |
| PSYC-241 | Social Psychology | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRE-430 | Crisis Management and Reputation | 3 | Ready |
| CRE-240 | Podcasting and Audio | 3 | Ready |
| COMM-440 | Communication and Technology: AI and Platforms | 3 | In development |
| COMM-499 | Communication Capstone | 3 | In development |