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Undergraduate Majors and Minors


Communication students major in one of the following courses of study, after completing all of the courses in the pre-communication program (see individual majors for details) with a grade of B or better.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree must complete two years of foreign language study; students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree must complete a minor.


Agricultural Communication

This course of study is for students who have a strong interest both in agriculture and in communication so they can work as communication specialists for agribusiness. They might work for a livestock or grain association, as the editor of a specialized publication for an agricultural group, or as the advocate for a farm/ranching organization.

Health Communication

This course of study is for students in health-related fields (nursing, pharmacy, etc.), for students who want to work in health-service operations (nursing homes, hospitals, etc.), and for students who want to work in health campaigns.


Journalism, Broadcasting, and Mass Communication Technologies


This course of study includes print journalism, TV broadcasting, and web design.


Management Communication


This course of study includes organizational communication and crisis communication, the communication principles involved in business and how to manage problems when they occur.


Public Relations & Advertising

This course of study includes organizational communication and crisis communication, the communication principles involved in business and how to manage problems when they occur.

Web Design (Minor)

This interdisciplinary program emphasizes theory and skills needed to manage internet web content and delivery.


When will the classes in your major or minor be offered? Consult the COMM Course Rotation Schedule.

Last updated: Monday, October 05, 2009 4:02:18PM