Communication Major, B.A.; B.A.A.; B.S.
B.A. degree; B.S. degree; or B.A.A. degree
Major Map
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
Any student in good academic standing at CMU may declare a major in Communication. Every student intending to major in Communication must contact a Communication faculty advisor to declare the major and plan their course of study.
At least 9 credit hours of COM courses must be taken at the 400- or 500-level with at least 3 credit hours at the 500-level.
No more than 6 total hours from any combination of COM 464, COM 490, and COM 495 may count toward the major.
A minimum 2.0 GPA (C) must be earned in the major.
Program Requirements
Core Courses (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
| COM 101 | Introduction to Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 257QR | Presenting with Numbers and Graphs | 3(3-0) |
| COM 267 | Introduction to Debate | 3(3-0) |
| COM 357 | Public Speaking | 3(3-0) |
Note: COM 257QR and
COM 267 may not be double counted for Track requirements below.
Required Courses (12 hours)
Select one of the following tracks:
Track 1: Communication for Relationships (12 hours)
Select 12 hours from the following:
| COM 223 | Deception and Lying | 3(3-0) |
| COM 251 | Communication for Personal and Professional Success | 3(3-0) |
| COM 261 | Communicating for Happiness and Wellness | 3(3-0) |
| COM 361 | Interpersonal Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 367 | Nonverbal Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 523 | Dark Side of Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 561 | Communication in Conflict Management | 3(3-0) |
| COM 568 | Dating and Relating | 3(3-0) |
Track 2: Communication for Health Professions (12 hours)
Select 12 hours from the following;
| COM 251 | Communication for Personal and Professional Success | 3(3-0) |
| COM 257QR | Presenting with Numbers and Graphs | 3(3-0) |
| COM 261 | Communicating for Happiness and Wellness | 3(3-0) |
| COM 369 | Health Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 511 | Crisis Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 560 | Communication and Social/Organizational Change | 3(3-0) |
| COM 560 | Communication and Social/Organizational Change | 3(3-0) |
Track 3: Teamwork, Leadership, and Professional Communication (12 hours)
Select 12 hours from the following:
| COM 251 | Communication for Personal and Professional Success | 3(3-0) |
| COM 257QR | Presenting with Numbers and Graphs | 3(3-0) |
| COM 264 | Communicating in Workplaces and Volunteer Organizations | 3(3-0) |
| COM 353 | Small Group Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 363 | Principles and Types of Interviewing | 3(3-0) |
| COM 461 | Communication in Leadership | 3(3-0) |
| COM 495 | Communication Consulting | 3-6(Spec) |
| COM 511 | Crisis Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 525 | Virtual Team Communication | 3(3-0) |
Track 4: Communication for Social Justice and Advocacy (12 hours)
Select 12 hours from the following:
| COM 195 | Intercultural Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 267 | Introduction to Debate | 3(3-0) |
| COM 352WI | Communication and Social Influence | 3(3-0) |
| COM 362/WGS 362 | Gender Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 365 | Persuasion and Social Influence | 3(3-0) |
| COM 560 | Communication and Social/Organizational Change | 3(3-0) |
| COM 561 | Communication in Conflict Management | 3(3-0) |
Track 5: Communication for Media and Technology Studies (12 hours)
Select 12 hours from the following:
| COM 257QR | Presenting with Numbers and Graphs | 3(3-0) |
| COM 277 | Video Games and Human Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 352WI | Communication and Social Influence | 3(3-0) |
| COM 362/WGS 362 | Gender Communication | 3(3-0) |
| COM 525 | Virtual Team Communication | 3(3-0) |
Track 6: Communication Studies (12 hours)
Select 12 hours of
COM courses in conjunction with a Communication program advisor.
Electives (24 hours)
Select 24 additional hours of COM courses.
Courses selected for a Track may not be double counted.
Total: 39 semester hours