Bachelor of Science in
Communication
The B.S. in Communication hones students’ abilities to be influential communicators, skilled at transforming complex information into engaging messages.
About the Bachelor of Science in Communication
A Bachelor of Science in Communication from Embry-Riddle equips students with the skills and experience necessary to be influential communicators able to blend science and technology. The program focuses on enhancing communication skills, with a focus on media literacy, public relations law and visual design. Students have the flexibility to tailor their degree by selecting minor courses of study, culminating internship or capstone experience or a program specialization for Worldwide students.
The Communication program encourages students to grow their communication skills with the goal of crafting compelling messages for diverse audiences. Students learn to gather and disseminate information to various audiences, explore communication in multiple areas, think critically and apply communication methodologies.
Why You Should Study this Degree
The communication field focuses on understanding how people exchange information, emotions and ideas through various media channels. A career in communication may be for you if you:
- Believe change stems from communication.
- Enjoy crafting impactful messages.
- Have a passion for building relationships.
- Thrive in fast-paced environments.
Student Learning Outcomes
While pursuing a communication degree, you will learn to:
- Analyze research techniques and the principles of scientific inquiry.
- Become practiced in scientific and technical communication for aviation, aerospace, environmental science and other technology-based industries.
- Evaluate the laws, ethics, cultural and societal aspects of mass communication.
- Explore new media communications including social media, blogging, website content and more.
- Gain a strong foundation in the basic concepts of communicating in today’s technology-centric world.
- Get hands-on experience with visual design, photography, news writing and reporting.
Communication Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 14% job growth in media and communication roles between 2020 and 2030. Embry-Riddle graduates are set to enter the workforce with a placement rate of 100% within a year of graduation, often securing roles as:
- Aerospace Journalist/Reporter
- Aviation Communications Operator
- Flight Communications Specialist
- Marketing & Communications Specialist
- Pilot Manual Writer
- Private Aviation Writer
- Technical Writer
Communications majors tend to enter the industry with companies such as:
- Delta Air Lines
- Lockheed Martin
- NASA
- The Boeing Company
Communication Salary Information
Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Communication tend to receive competitive salaries, with an average income of $86,620 annually, as of 2023.
DETAILS
This offering is available at the following campuses. Select a campus to learn more.
About Communication at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus
The B.S. in Communication on the Daytona Beach Campus provides opportunities for hands-on media and public relations experience through our award-winning student news broadcast and newspaper. Students learn to communicate scientific and technological information to different audiences accurately and effectively.
The program, housed in the Department of Humanities & Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers students the opportunity to pursue a track in Broadcast Meteorology, which specializes in Applied Climatology, Satellite and Radar Weather Interpretation, Climate Change. In addition, Embry‑Riddle's combined program pathway allows students to start working on their Master of Business Administration (MBA) while completing their B.S. in Communication.
Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates
While studying Communication, you will have the opportunity to select the below track:
- Broadcast Meteorology: 18 credits
Communication Information
- Credits: 120
- Online or In-Person: In-Person
Helpful Links
- Tour our Daytona Beach Campus
- Discover the Department
- Explore the Fields of Study: Applied Science
- Find Related Clubs & Organizations
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Design effective visual and digital artifacts.
- Analyze the development, principles, and goals of communication theories and put appropriate research methods into practice.
- Apply the legal and ethical principles unique to the study and practice of communication.
- Employ effective information gathering and news writing skills.
- Create effective speeches and presentations.
- Write professional documents for diverse audiences, purposes, and genres.
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree in Communication requires successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, of which 40 credit hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level).
The Communication program requires coursework in General Education, the Communication Core, Communication Specified Electives, a Minor or a declared track in Broadcast Meteorology, and Open Electives:
| General Education | 36 | |
| Communication Core Requirements | 42 | |
| Specified Electives | 15 | |
| Minor or Broadcast Meteorology Track | 15-18 | |
| Open Electives | 9-12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
General Education Requirements
For a full description of Embry-Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog. These minimum requirements are applicable to all degree programs.
| Communication Theory & Skills (COM 122, COM 219, COM 221) | 9 | |
| Humanities - Lower level | 3 | |
| Social Sciences - Lower level | 3 | |
| Humanities or Social Sciences - Lower or Upper level | 3 | |
| Humanities or Social Sciences - Upper level | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Mathematics (MA 222*) | 6 | |
| Physical and Life Sciences - one course must include a lab (WX 201*) | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
*Students in the Broadcast Meteorology Track are advised to take MA 222 as one of their General Education math requirements as these students will use statistical analyses, and WX 201 as one of the science requirements.
Communication Core Requirements
The Communication core has two components: Required Communication Courses and Aerospace, Science, and Technology Foundation Courses.
| Required Courses | ||
| This component of the Communication Core requires students to complete eleven courses, including the following: | ||
| COM 180 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| COM 250 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3 |
| COM 265 | Introduction to News Writing | 3 |
| COM 270 | Communication Research Theory and Methods | 3 |
| COM 285 | Editing and Multimedia Production | 3 |
| COM 320 | Mass Communication Law and Ethics | 3 |
| COM 322 | Aviation and Aerospace Communication | 3 |
| COM 330 | Science and Technology Communication | 3 |
| COM 360 | Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 415 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| HU 475 | Senior Thesis | 3 |
OR CECOM 496 Co-op Communication | ||
| Aerospace, Science, and Technology Foundation Courses | 9 | |
| This component of the Communication Core requires students to complete three courses from among the following. | ||
AMS 118 | Aircraft Familiarization and Regulations | |
AS 120 | Principles of Aeronautical Science | |
AS 220 | Uncrewed Aircraft Systems | |
AS 254 | Aviation Legislation | |
AS 357 | Flight Physiology | |
AT 202 | Introduction to Air Traffic Management | |
BA 125 | Foundations in Business Data Analytics | |
BA 232 | Techniques in Business Analytics | |
BIO 120 | Foundations of Biology I | |
BIO 121 | Foundations of Biology II | |
BIO 142 | Intro to Environmental Science | |
CIV 222 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | |
CS 118 | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | |
CS 120 | Introduction to Computing in Aviation | |
CYB 155 | Foundations of Information Security | |
CYB 235 | Computer and Network Technologies | |
GEO 210 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | |
GEO 215 | Introduction to Geoscience | |
HU 302 | Contemporary Issues in Science | |
HU 335 | Technology and Modern Civilization | |
PS 113 | Introductory Physics I | |
PS 116 | Foundations in the Sciences | |
PS 224 | Astronomy | |
PSY 320 | Aviation Psychology | |
SF 205 | Principles of Accident Investigation | |
SF 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | |
SF 315 | Environmental Compliance and Safety | |
SF 320 | Human Factors in Aviation Safety | |
SP 110 | Introduction to Space Flight | |
SP 200 | Planetary and Space Exploration | |
SP 210 | Space Transportation System | |
SP 215 | Space Station Systems and Operations | |
SP 220 | Life Support Systems | |
SP 351 | Fundamentals of Space Policy and Regulation | |
SS 130 | History of Aviation in America | |
WX 201 | Survey of Meteorology * | |
WX 301 | Aviation Weather * | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
Specified Electives
To supplement coursework from the Communication Core, students complete five classes selected from among the following specified electives in Communication, Humanities, and Broadcast.
| Select five of the following (four of which must be upper level): | 15 | |
COM 268 | Sports Writing | |
COM 325 | Mass Media and Current Events | |
COM 326 | Social Media Communication (or COM 326HYB) | |
COM 350 | Environmental Communication | |
COM 362 | Communication and Organizational Culture | |
COM 364 | Visual Design | |
COM 399 | Special Topics in Communication | |
COM 412 | Advanced Technical Writing | |
COM 460 | Crisis Communication | |
COM 499 | Special Topics in Communication | |
HU 143 | Introduction to Rhetoric | |
HU 332 | Cross-Cultural Communication | |
HU 363 | Communication and Society | |
HU 375 | The Nature of Language | |
WX 280 | Introduction to Broadcast Meteorology * | |
WX 475 | Video Production * | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
- *
Course required for students in the Broadcast Meteorology Track.
Minor
Students who are not in the Broadcast Meteorology Track select, in consultation with their advisor, a minor that enhances their knowledge base and increases their job prospects. Total credits in the minor vary, depending on the minor chosen. Suggested minors include:
| Minors | Required Credits |
|---|---|
| Aeronautical Studies | 18 |
| Aviation Safety | 18 |
| Business Administration | 18 |
| Foreign Languages | 15 |
| Psychology | 15 |
| Space Operations | 15 |
| Marketing | 15 |
| Total Credits | 15-18 |
Broadcast Meteorology Track
Students in the Broadcast Meteorology Track must complete the following courses in lieu of a minor:
| WX 261 | Applied Climatology | 3 |
| WX 327 | Operational Analysis and Forecasting | 3 |
| WX 363 | Thunderstorms | 3 |
| WX 365 | Satellite and Radar Weather Interpretation | 3 |
| WX 380 | Advanced Broadcast Meteorology | 3 |
| WX 361 | Global Climate Change | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Open Electives
Students complete open electives, experiencing the breadth of curriculum offerings of the University or selecting an additional minor.
| Open Electives: Total Credits | 9-12 | |
| Total Degree Credits | 120 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| COM 180 | Media Literacy (OR Lower-Level Social Science) | 3 |
| AST Foundation Course | 3 | |
| Computer Science Elective | 3 | |
| Lower-level Humanities | 3 | |
| Mathematics Requirement | 6 | |
| Physical & Life Sciences Lecture | 6 | |
| Physical & Life Sciences Lab | 1 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 32.0 | |
| Year Two | ||
| COM 180 | Media Literacy (OR Lower-Level Social Science) | 3 |
| COM 221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
or COM 222
|
Business Communication | |
| COM 250 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3 |
or COM 330
|
Science and Technology Communication | |
| COM 265 | Introduction to News Writing | 3 |
| COM 270 | Communication Research Theory and Methods (OR Communication Specified Elective) | 3 |
| AST Foundation Course | 6 | |
| Minor Course or Open Elective | 6 | |
| Upper-Level or Lower Level HU or SS | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Year Three | ||
| COM 270 | Communication Research Theory and Methods (OR Communication Specified Elective) | 3 |
| COM 250 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3 |
or COM 330
|
Science and Technology Communication | |
| COM 320 | Mass Communication Law and Ethics | 3 |
or COM 322
|
Aviation and Aerospace Communication | |
| COM 285 | Editing and Multimedia Production | 3 |
or COM 360
|
Public Relations | |
| Minor Course or Open Electives | 9 | |
| Upper Level HU Elective or Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Communication Specified Elective | 6 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Year Four | ||
| COM 320 | Mass Communication Law and Ethics | 3 |
or COM 322
|
Aviation and Aerospace Communication | |
| COM 415 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| COM 285 | Editing and Multimedia Production | 3 |
or COM 360
|
Public Relations | |
| Communication Specified Elective | 6 | |
| Minor Courses or Open Electives | 10-12 | |
| HU 475 | Senior Thesis (OR CECOM 496) | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 28.0-30.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 120.0-122.0 | |
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About Communication at the Worldwide & Online Campus
As today’s world is increasingly influenced by developments in new media, science and technology, the demand for skilled communicators continues to grow. Embry‑Riddle’s online B.S. in Communication integrates science and technology with communication fundamentals, including news writing, new media and public speaking.
The Worldwide Communication program holds a prestigious STEM designation, recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under CIP code 09.0702: Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. This one-of-a-kind designation allows students to specialize in one of two areas to gain an advantage post-graduation.
Additionally, Embry‑Riddle's online programs enable students to take advantage of a flexible course structure and to learn when and where it’s convenient for them.
Tracks/Specialties and/or Certificates
While studying Communication, you will have the opportunity to select one of the below specializations:
- Aviation, Science & Technology Communication Specialization: 21 credits
- Crisis, Risk & Resilience Communication Specialization: 21 credits
Communication Information
- Credits: 120
- Online or In-Person: Fully online
Helpful Links
- Attend a Worldwide Virtual Info Session
- Explore the Fields of Study: Applied Science
- Find Related Clubs & Organizations
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Design effective visual and digital artifacts.
- Analyze the development, principles, and goals of communication theories and put appropriate research methods into practice.
- Apply the legal and ethical principles unique to the study and practice of communication.
- Employ effective information gathering and news writing skills.
- Create effective speeches and presentations.
- Write professional documents for diverse audiences, purposes, and genres.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education
| General Education | ||
| Embry-Riddle courses in the general education categories of Communication Theory and Skills, and Humanities and Social Sciences may be chosen from those listed below, assuming prerequisites are met. Courses from other institutions are acceptable if they fall into these broad categories and are at the level specified. | ||
| Communication Theory and Skills | 9 | |
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL (above ENGL 106) and COMD 219 | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 12 | |
| Lower-Level Humanities | 3 | |
| Lower-Level Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Lower-Level or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Any Physical and Life Sciences | 6 | |
| Any Mathematics 6-hour sequence above MATH 106 | 6 | |
| Any Computer Science / Information Technology | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Core/Major
| Communication Core | 36 | |
| COMD 180 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| COMD 230 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| COMD 260 | Introduction to Media | 3 |
| COMD 265 | Introduction to Newswriting and Reporting | 3 |
| COMD 295 | Rhetorical Strategies and Analysis | 3 |
| COMD 320 | Mass Communication Law and Ethics | 3 |
| COMD 360 | Public Relations | 3 |
| COMD 362 | Communication and Organizational Culture | 3 |
| COMD 363 | Communication and Society | 3 |
| COMD 364 | Visual Design | 3 |
| COMD 415 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| COMD 495 | Senior Project | 3** |
| or COIN 496 | Co-Operative Education | |
**When taken as a part of the BS Communication degree, COIN 496 is a 3 credit hour course, and credit hours are approved by the Program Chair. | ||
| Program Specialization | 21 | |
| Choose one Specialization | ||
Minors:
| Minor*** | 15-21 | |
| Select a minor, in consultation with your advisor. | ||
| ***For students in the Bachelor of Science in Communication degree program the RSCH 202 prerequisite for courses in a minor is waived since RSCH 202 is not required for the program. | ||
(View Minors): https://catalog.erau.edu/worldwide/minors/
| Open Electives | 6-12 | |
| Open elective credits are dependent upon the selected minor. | ||
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
Program Specializations
Aviation, Science & Technology Communication Specialization
| The Aviation, Science & Technology Communication Specialization focuses on the nexus of communication in aviation, science, and technology contexts. Students develop a foundational understanding of effective communication strategies within these dynamic fields, mastering the art of addressing communication challenges as well as gathering, analyzing, and disseminating scientific and technological information to a variety of audiences. | ||
| COMD 225 | Science and Technology Communication | 3 |
| COMD 322 | Aviation and Aerospace Communication | 3 |
| COMD 335 | Technology and Modern Civilization | 3 |
| COMD 350 | Environmental Communication | 3 |
| Select three courses (9 hours) from the following options | ||
| ASCI 110 | Introduction to Space Flight | 3 |
| ASCI 202 | Introduction to Aeronautical Science | 3 |
| ASCI 254 | Aviation Legislation | 3 |
| BSAS 210 | Introduction to Aerospace Safety | 3 |
| CSCI 123 | Introduction to Computing for Data Analysis | 3 |
| PHYS 123 | Science of Flight | 3 |
| PHYS 142 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| SFTY 205 | Principles of Accident Investigation | 3 |
| WEAX 201 | Meteorology I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Crisis, Risk & Resilience Communication Specialization
Students who select the Crisis, Risk & Resilience Communication Specialization cannot pursue the Crisis, Risk & Resilience Communication Minor.
| The Crisis, Risk & Resilience Communication Specialization explores the intersections between communication and safe and secure societies and industries. Students gain a foundation in communication for risk management, crisis response and fostering resilience in multidisciplinary contexts; effectively communicating across the phases of the national preparedness cycle; knowledge of historical, legal and policy foundations of communication challenges and approaches in an all-hazards and whole-community context of civil security. | ||
| COMD 365 | Communication for Resilience | 3 |
| COMD 420 | Applied Cross Cultural Communication | 3 |
| COMD 460 | Crisis Communication | 3 |
| COMD 480 | Advanced Seminar in Crisis and Risk Communication | 3 |
| Select three courses (9 hours) from the following options | ||
| EMGY 310 | Fundamentals of Emergency Management | 3 |
| EMGY 405 | Disaster Policy and Management | 3 |
| EMGY 430 | Emergency Management and Contingency Planning | 3 |
| ESVS 301 | Community Risk Reduction for the Fire and Emergency Services | 3 |
| ESVS 305 | Fire Prevention Organization and Management | 3 |
| ESVS 402 | Fire and Emergency Services Administration | 3 |
| HLSD 110 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| HLSD 215 | Introduction to Industrial Security | 3 |
| HLSD 280 | Professional Skills in Homeland Security | 3 |
| HLSD 315 | Critical Infrastructure Security, Resilience, and Risk Analysis | 3 |
| HLSD 360 | Strategic Planning and Decision Making in Homeland Security | 3 |
| HLSD 410 | Exercise Design and Evaluation in Homeland Security | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Plan of Study (Aviation, Science and Technology Communication Specialization)
Year 1
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| MATH Sequence 1 above 106 | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| COMD 219 | Speech | 3 |
| MATH Sequence 2 above 106 | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| COMD 180 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| Computer Science/Information Technology | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Physical & Life Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Lower-Level Humanities | 3 | |
| Physical & Life Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Recommendations:
Course Pairings: We recommend students pair one course from the General Education Communication Theory & Skills category with another General Education course throughout Y1 to maintain student focus on growing and improving their communication skills.
Important Y1 Courses: Students need to take ENGL 123 English Composition as soon as possible upon entry into the program, and Year 1 Term 1 is recommended. COMD 219 Speech and ENGL 222 Business Communication are recommended as General Education courses in the Communication Theory and Skills category as they focus on written, verbal, and visual communication – skills students will build upon in their major.
Year 2
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COMD 265 | Introduction to Newswriting and Reporting | 3 |
| Lower-Level Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| COMD 230 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| Lower-Level or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Aviation, Science and Technology Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| COMD 295 | Rhetorical Strategies and Analysis | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Aviation, Science and Technology Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| COMD 260 | Introduction to Media | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year 3
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COMD 362 | Communication and Organizational Culture | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Aviation, Science and Technology Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| COMD 363 | Communication and Society | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Aviation, Science and Technology Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| COMD 360 | Public Relations | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Aviation, Science and Technology Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| COMD 320 | Mass Communication Law and Ethics | 3 |
| COMD 364 | Visual Design | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| COMD 225 | Science and Technology Communication | 3 |
| COMD 350 | Environmental Communication | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year 4
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COMD 335 | Technology and Modern Civilization | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Aviation, Science and Technology Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| COMD 415 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Aviation, Science and Technology Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Choose two courses from: | 6 | |
| - Aviation, Science and Technology Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| COMD 322 | Aviation and Aerospace Communication | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Aviation, Science and Technology Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Aviation, Science and Technology Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| COMD 495 | Senior Project | 3 |
or COIN 496
|
Co-Operative Education | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
Plan of Study (Crisis, Risk and Resilience Communication Specialization)
Year 1
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 123 | English Composition | 3 |
| MATH Sequence 1 above 106 | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| COMD 219 | Speech | 3 |
| MATH Sequence 2 above 106 | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| COMD 180 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| Computer Science/Information Technology | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| ENGL 222 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Physical & Life Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Lower-Level Humanities | 3 | |
| Physical & Life Science | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Recommendations:
Course Pairings: We recommend students pair one course from the General Education Communication Theory & Skills category with another General Education course throughout Y1 to maintain student focus on growing and improving their communication skills.
Important Y1 Courses: Students need to take ENGL 123 English Composition as soon as possible upon entry into the program, and Year 1 Term 1 is recommended. COMD 219 Speech and ENGL 222 Business Communication are recommended as General Education courses in the Communication Theory and Skills category as they focus on written, verbal, and visual communication – skills students will build upon in their major.
Year 2
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COMD 265 | Introduction to Newswriting and Reporting | 3 |
| Lower-Level Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| COMD 230 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| Lower-Level or Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Upper-Level Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Crisis, Risk and Resilience Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| COMD 295 | Rhetorical Strategies and Analysis | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Crisis, Risk and Resilience Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| COMD 260 | Introduction to Media | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year 3
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COMD 362 | Communication and Organizational Culture | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Crisis, Risk and Resilience Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| COMD 363 | Communication and Society | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Crisis, Risk and Resilience Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| COMD 360 | Public Relations | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Crisis, Risk and Resilience Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| COMD 320 | Mass Communication Law and Ethics | 3 |
| COMD 364 | Visual Design | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Choose two courses from: | 6 | |
| - Crisis, Risk and Resilience Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
Year 4
| Term 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| COMD 460 | Crisis Communication | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Crisis, Risk and Resilience Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| COMD 415 | Nonverbal Communication | 3 |
| COMD 365 | Communication for Resilience | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| COMD 420 | Applied Cross Cultural Communication | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Crisis, Risk and Resilience Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| COMD 480 | Advanced Seminar in Crisis and Risk Communication | 3 |
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Crisis, Risk and Resilience Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Choose one course from: | 3 | |
| - Crisis, Risk and Resilience Program Specialization: Select one non-COMD course from the options list, or | ||
| - your declared Minor, or | ||
| - Open Electives | ||
| COMD 495 | Senior Project | 3 |
or COIN 496
|
Co-Operative Education | |
| Credits Subtotal | 6.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 30.0 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 120 | |
B.S. in Communication to M.S. in Human Security and Resilience
By combining the Bachelor of Science in Communication (BSCOMM) with the Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience (MSHSR), students gain a unique advantage, equipping them with advanced communication skills and interdisciplinary expertise to effectively address pressing global challenges.
Students accepted into the program, spend three academic years in undergraduate-level study of Communication. Students pursuing the program must select the BSCOMM Program Specialization in Crisis, Risk & Resilience Communication. At the beginning of the senior year (having earned at least 75 credit hours with a 3.0 CGPA), students will take 9 credit hours of MHSR coursework.
Upon completion of Bachelor of Science in Communication (BSCOMM) requirements, students will be enrolled in graduate school and can complete their Master of Science in Human Security and Resilience (MSHSR) degree in one year. Instead of COMD Open Electives, students will take MHSR 500 Introduction to Human Security and 2 courses from the following options: MHSR 515 International Law and US Security Policy, MHSR 520 Principles of International Conflict Resolution, MHSR 530 Environmental Security, or MHSR 540 Foundations of Resilience.
In any graduate course taken by an undergraduate student, a grade of B or better must be earned. If a grade of C or F is earned in the MSHSR graduate courses taken for BSCOMM credit, the student will be removed from the program, have credit awarded to the BSCOMM degree only, and may continue to complete the BSCOMM degree.
Students initiate program acceptance through their Academic Advisor or Campus Advisor to ensure program criteria are met. Student Advisors will complete the request for processing into the program.
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