The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational and Professional Communication requires you to complete a minimum of 120 credits, including:
45 credits required for the major
- 21 credits prescribed core course credits
- 15 supporting course credits
- 24 Bachelor of Arts credits
45 General Education credits
16–18 elective credits
If you are a transfer student, the number of credits you must take will vary according to the courses that transfer into the program. Once you are admitted to the program, your assigned academic adviser can help you select the remaining required courses.
Course List - Bachelor of Arts in Organizational and Professional Communication
| Abbreviation | Title | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS 204 | Communication Research Methods | Overview of the skills necessary to evaluate commonly reported communication research. | 3 credits |
| CAS 301 | Rhetorical Theory | History and theory of public advocacy and civic discourse. | 3 credits |
| CAS 303 | Introduction to Communication Theory | This course is intended as a foundational course in communication theory for Communication Arts and Sciences majors and others interested in social science theory in general. It is designed to show how communication theory can be applied to understand and improve communication in your professional (and personal) life. The theories examined will span the range of communication contexts, including interpersonal, group, organizational, mediated, and cross-cultural interactions. | 3 credits |
| CAS 390 | Qualitative Research Methods | An understanding of both qualitative research methods and the theoretical frameworks that inform qualitative inquiry. Additionally, this course focuses on tools for data collection such as individual and focus-group interviewing and observing and recording interaction. This course provides practical experience for students in collecting and analyzing qualitative data with and without the use of technology and examines particular difficulties in the interpretation and reporting of qualitative findings. Qualitative Research Methods is course that bridges disciplinary boundaries and is useful to any student who will be investigating human interaction. | 3 credits |
| CAS 426 | Communication Ethics (WAC) | Ethical issues in public and private communication; role of communication in expressing and realizing individual and social values. | 3 credits |
| LA 201 | Experiential Learning Portfolio | Students will learn how to assemble a portfolio that reflects their progress, knowledge, and insight into college-level study. | 3 credits |
| CAS 496 | Independent Studies | Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses. | 3 credits |
| Description | Credits |
|---|---|
| Select three (3) credits in speaking and argumentation: CAS 212, CAS 215, CAS 252, CAS 340 | 3 credits |
| Select three (3) credits in interpersonal communication or conflict management: CAS 203, CAS 271, CAS 302, CAS 352 | 3 credits |
| Select three (3) credits in written communication: ENGL 418, ENGL 419, ENGL 420, ENGL 480 | 3 credits |
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas (15 credits, at least nine (9) at the 400-level) | Credits |
|---|---|
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CAS 203, CAS 212, CAS 215, CAS 252, CAS 271, CAS 302, CAS 340, CAS 352, CAS 404, CAS 452, CAS 455, CAS 475 COMM 428A ENGL 418, ENGL 419, ENGL 420 LER/OLEAD 464, LER/OLEAD 465 OLEAD 410 |
15 credits |
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This course is intended as a foundational course in communication theory for Communication Arts and Sciences majors and others interested in social science theory in general. It is designed to show how communication theory can be applied to understand and improve communication in your professional (and personal) life. The theories examined will span the range of communication contexts, including interpersonal, group, organizational, mediated, and cross-cultural interactions.
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