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2010-2011 University Catalog
Communication, BA
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Banner Code: LA-BA-COM
Web: communication.gmu.edu
The bachelor of arts in communication prepares students for graduate study or entry-level positions in such fields as interpersonal and organizational communication, journalism, media production and criticism, persuasive and political communication, and public relations.
This program of study is offered by the Department of Communication .
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies chapter of the catalog. |
Degree Requirements
In addition to satisfying university general education requirements and requirements for the bachelor of arts degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences , students pursuing this degree must complete 36 credits with a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course. Of the 36 credits applied for the BA in communication, at least 3 must be in a course designated presentation-intensive; there is a list of such courses at the end of this section. Of the 18 credits of concentration (12 credits) and electives (6 credits), at least 12 credits must be at the 300-400 level and no more than 6 credits may be in COMM 450 - Internship.
Of the 120 credits applied to a degree, no more than 9 credits may be from an internship (COMM 450 or GOVT 450) and no more than 10 credits may be from courses listed at the end of this section. Six required courses (18 credits) in communication:
Students must complete COMM 200 with a grade of C (2.00) or better before enrolling in COMM 300, 301, 302, 305, or 400. Elective courses in communication (6 credits)
One approved concentration (12 credits):
Students complete one concentration. They must declare their concentration before they earn more than 75 credits. Transfer students with 60 or more credits are encouraged to declare a concentration by the end of their first semester. COMM 399 - Special Topics in Communication may be applied toward a concentration when topic is relevant to the concentration with prior written approval of the undergraduate director. ▲ Concentration in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication (IOC)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from: ▲ Concentration in Journalism (JNL)
One required course (3 credits):
Three courses (9 credits) chosen from:
▲ Concentration in Media Production and Criticism (MPC)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from: ▲ Concentration in Persuasive and Political Communication (PPC)
Four courses (12 credits) chosen from: ▲ Concentration in Public Relations (PR)
One required course (3 credits):
Three courses (9 credits) chosen from:
Presentation-Intensive Course
Students must complete a presentation-intensive course chosen from the following courses (or COMM 399 when the topic is special occasion speaking). The presentation-intensive course may simultaneously fulfill the requirements for a concentration or for elective courses in communication. Courses Limited to 10 Credits
Of the 120 credits applied to the degree, no more than 10 credits may be in these courses: Writing-Intensive Requirement
The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated as writing intensive in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in communication fulfill this requirement by successfully completing COMM 300. |
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