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Duluth Campus
Communication B.A.Communication
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
At the core of the communication discipline is a concern for the relationship between symbolic action (speaking, writing, etc.) and social change. This communication program emphasizes the breadth and diversity of the communication field, with an integrated focus that spans social scientific and cultural/historical methodologies. Students develop conceptual and research competence in the areas of interpersonal communication, mass media, and rhetorical theory and practice.
Honors Requirements: Candidates must be communication majors with a 3.30 GPA in all communication courses and 3.30 U of MN GPA overall. Students write an honors-quality paper sponsored by a communication faculty member and approved by two additional communication faculty. Candidates apply before the end of the first four weeks of their senior year. Contact the department head or faculty advisor for more information.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
General Requirements
Program Requirements
1) A second field of study (either a minor, another major, or dual degree).
2) Study abroad is encouraged for all students and the department makes every effort to facilitate such experiences.
Learning in Community (1 cr)
Requirement will be waived for transfer students with at least 30 credits taken post high school, for UMD students who started in a UMD collegiate unit where this is not required, and upon request for first-year students with 30 PSEO credits.
UST 1000 - Learning in Community
(1.0-2.0 cr)
or
EHS 1000 - Into the World
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
or
ES 1000 - Global Cultural Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
or
LING 1000 - Language and Culture in the U.S. What does it Mean to Speak American
[CDIVERSITY]
(3.0 cr)
or
PSY 1100 - Living Your Best Life: Applying Positive Psychology
[CDIVERSITY]
(3.0 cr)
Seminar (3 cr)
Students must have a declared Communication major, complete all Core Courses with a C or better, and be at senior status (90 credits) to be admitted to Seminar. Instructor consent is required prior to registration. The prerequisites are verified by the department prior to the start of every term. Students not satisfying any prerequisite are notified by email.
COMM 4999 - Seminar
(3.0 cr)
Distributed Electives (9 cr)
Take at least one course from each area. Additional courses taken will apply to the Electives area below.
Interpersonal Communication
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
·
COMM 3200 - Interpersonal Communication Theory
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3205 - Relationship Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3210 - Group Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3225 - Listening Across Difference
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3230 - Mindful Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3270 - Emotion and Relationships
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3295 - Special Topics: Interpersonal Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3400 - Health Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3535 - Intercultural Communication
[LE CAT6, LEIP CAT06, CDIVERSITY]
(4.0 cr)
·
COMM 3700 - Interpersonal Influence
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 4210 - Theories of Intercultural Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 4220 - Interpersonal Communication & Health Outcomes
(3.0 cr)
Media Studies
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
·
COMM 2101 - Foundations of Mass Communication
[LE CAT8, SOC SCI]
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3211 - Communication and Technology in the Information Age
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3405 - Health Campaigns
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3505 - Media Communications
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3515 - Communication and Popular Culture
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3520 - Media Effects
[SOC SCI]
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3530 - Dark Side of Media and Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3540 - Media in Africa
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3550 - Children and Media
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3560 - Video Game Entertainment
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3595 - Special Topics: Media Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 4505 - Media Theory and Research
(3.0 cr)
Rhetoric
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
·
COMM 3115 - Persuasion and Argumentation in Public Speaking
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3510 - Ethics in Human Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3610 - Philosophy and Rhetoric
[HUMANITIES]
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3612 - Rhetorical Criticism
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3615 - Analysis of Public Discourse
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3620 - Controversy in the Boundary Waters
[SUSTAIN]
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3625 - Rhetoric of Globalization
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3695 - Special Topics: Rhetoric Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 4500 - History of Rhetoric
(3.0 cr)
Electives (15 cr)
Additional courses taken within the Distributed Electives areas will apply to these areas. To satisfy this requirement, students may apply 2 courses at the COMM 1xxx-2xxx level. Students must take a minimum of 3 courses/9 credits from COMM 3xxx level or above courses. Students have the option to complete this requirement by taking all courses at the COMM 3xxx level or above. (COMM 3300-TA does not apply to the major but does apply to the overall degree.)
Optional Electives
Take 0 - 2 course(s) from the following:
·
COMM 1010 {Inactive}
[LE CAT, SOC SCI]
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 1222 - Interpersonal Communication
[LE CAT, LECD C, COMM & LAN]
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 1500 - Media and Society
[LE CAT8, HUMANITIES]
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 1600 - Argumentation and Debate: A Practical Approach
[LOGIC & QR]
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 1xxx-2xxx
Required Electives
Take 3 - 5 course(s) from the following:
·
COMM 3116 - Professional Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3215 - Conflict Management
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3223 - Communication and Creativity
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3330 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3395 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3525 - Deciding What's News
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3555 - Mass Media Addiction
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3570 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3575 {Inactive}
[GLOBAL PER]
(4.0 cr)
·
COMM 3580 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
·
COMM 3800 {Inactive}
[GLOBAL PER]
(4.0 cr)
·
COMM 4100 - Environmental Communication
(3.0 cr)
·
COMM 3xxx-4xxx
Optional Experiences
A maximum of 3 credits from any combination of the following courses will apply to the Electives requirement.
Take 0 - 3 credit(s) from the following:
·
COMM 3310 - Research Assistant in Communication
(1.0-6.0 cr)
·
COMM 4394 - Directed Research in Communication
(1.0-6.0 cr)
·
COMM 4397 - Internship in Communication
(1.0-8.0 cr)
·
COMM 4399 - Directed Projects in Communication
(1.0-6.0 cr)
·
COMM 5391 - Independent Study in Communication
(1.0-6.0 cr)
Advanced Writing (3 cr)
WRIT 31xx - Adv Writing (3 cr)
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Course Equivalencies: | EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000 |
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Course Equivalencies: | Comm 1112/1511 |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 6.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | COMM 4999/COMM 5000 |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 12.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 -6.0 [max 6.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 -6.0 [max 6.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |