Major Programs of Undergraduate Study - Communications
Major programs of undergraduate study are listed on the following pages. Each Center, the External Degree and the Online Programs offer specific majors and minors. Check with your academic advisor to determine the availability of a particular major or minor. Some majors at particular locations will include online or distance coursework.
Those graduating from programs offered through the Extended University will receive a Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Arts for elementary education learners). Learners cannot seek two of the same degrees at UIU. That means that if an individual earns a Bachelor of Arts, then a second Bachelor of Arts is not allowed. However, if you are the holder of a Bachelor of Arts from UIU, you can seek the Bachelor of Science from UIU. Additional majors may be earned and will be reflected on the UIU transcript.
A double major requires completion of two Senior Projects, one for each major.
Communications Major
The purpose of the communications major is to develop each learner's potential for critical thinking and creative ability. The journalism emphasis prepares learners for careers in print and broadcast journalism.
The communications major consists of 39 semester credits. In addition, learners must complete the general education core along with additional elective credits to complete the 120 semester credits required for the Bachelor of Science degree. At least 18 credits in this major must be earned in upper division coursework. A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
| Credits | ||
| COMM 100 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| COMM 115 | Effective Listening | 3 |
| COMM 220 | Principles of Interviewing | 3 |
| COMM 415 | Communication and Media Ethics | 3 |
| Writing Foundations: | ||
| COMM 132 | Introduction to News Reporting | 3 |
| COMM 310 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| COMM 320 | Editing | 3 |
| COMM 332 | Writing for Media | 3 |
| Visual Communications (choose 6 credits): | 6 | |
| ART/COMM 215 | Photography | |
| ART/COMM 235 | Graphic Design I | |
| ART/COMM 299 | Special Project | |
| ART/COMM 355 | Typography | |
| Conceptual (choose 6 credits): | 6 | |
| COMM 221 | Intercultural Communication | |
| COMM 229 | Special Project | |
| BA 374 | Business Communications | |
| Senior Project: | ||
| ID 498_20 | Senior Project | 3 |
| Total | 39 | |
