Communication Curriculum

Curriculum Requirements

All bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours, inclusive of UD general education and major requirements as well as elective courses.

The Communication major consists of 40 credit hours including 22 credits of core communication coursework and 18 credits of elective coursework in a Digital Media, Strategic Communication, or General Communication Studies emphasis.

Core Courses in Communication (22 credits):

  • COM 101: Speech Communication (3)
  • COM 155: Applied Communication Studies (3) - Grade of C or higher
  • COM 210: Interpersonal Communication (3)
  • COM 250: Introduction to Mass Media (3)
  • COM 275: Intercultural Communication (3)
  • COM 485: Internship (3)
  • COM 495: Communication Senior Seminar (3)
  • PRF 201: Career Development Strategies: Thinking Beyond College (1)

Elective Courses for the Emphasis Area (18 credits total):

  • General Communication Emphasis -18 credits from any of the courses in Groups A and B below
  • Digital Media Emphasis - 15 credits from courses in Group A plus 3 additional Communication Elective credits
  • Strategic Communication Emphasis - 15 credits from courses in Group B plus 3 additional Communication Elective credits

Group A:

  • COM 305: Mass Media Writing (3)
  • COM 325: Persuasion and Influence (3)
  • COM 336: Media History and Culture (3)
  • COM 340: Media of Social Movements (3)
  • COM 352: Critical Digital and Social Media (3)
  • COM 360: Producing Identity Online (3)
  • COM 378: Media and Communication Ethics (3)
  • COM 405: Visual Online Culture (3)
  • DART 201: Graphic Design I (3)
  • ENG 218: Journalism (3)

Group B:

  • COM 310: Organizational Communication (3)
  • COM 315: Event Planning (3)
  • COM 318: Introduction to Public Relations (3)
  • COM 321: Health Communication (3)
  • COM 325: Persuasion and Influence (3)
  • COM 328: Global Social Protest (3)
  • COM 333: Project Management (3)
  • COM 354: Communicating Social Identity (3)
  • COM 378: Media and Communication Ethics (3)
  • COM 410: Organizational Culture (3)
  • DART 201: Graphic Design I (3)
  • PRF 200: Personal Empowerment (3)

Four-Year Plan of Study: Communication

The Communication minor consists of 24 credit hours including 15 credits of core communication coursework and 9 credits of elective coursework. The Communication minor does not offer areas of emphasis.

Core Courses in Communication (24 credits):

  • COM 101: Speech Communication (3)
  • COM 155: Applied Communication Studies (3) - Grade of C or higher
  • COM 210: Interpersonal Communication (3)
  • COM 250: Introduction to Mass Media (3)
  • COM 275: Intercultural Communication (3)

Elective Courses for the Minor (9 credits total from any of the courses in Groups A and B above)