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About the Program
We are proud to offer a unique blending of sister disciplines in
an effort to provide the FSU community the best possible program in
Communication. The BA program in Communication consists of a ten
course core and two tracks or concentrations. Students can choose
either the Mass Communication track,
with its emphasis on practical industry-related courses and
experiences, or the Speech
Communication track, with its emphasis on professional and
personal communication skills.
The curriculum is designed for the 4-year student:
45 hours in the College Core
ü30 hours in the Program Core
ü21 hours in one of two program
tracks
ü6 hours of a foreign language or
equivalent
ü18 hours in an optional minor or in
electives
ü120 hours total
Major Requirements Step One:
All students majoring in Communication are required to take ten
core courses:
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COMM
205
Introduction to Communication
•COMM
210
Introduction to Mass Communication
•COMM
235
Introduction to Public Relations and Advertising
•COMM
385
International Communication
•COMM
490 or SPEE490/SPEE420*
Mass Communication Theory and Research
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•SPEE
210
Interpersonal Communication
•SPEE
250
Presentation Technologies
•SPEE
332
Problems in Media Communication
•SPEE
390
Communication Theory
•SPEE
430
Intercultural Communication
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*Students in the Mass Communication track should take COMM490 and
students in the Speech track should take SPEE490, which may be listed
as SPEE420 instead
Major Requirements Step Two:
Students then decide upon a concentration:
Mass Communication Track:
Take any 15 hours of COMM electives (those not already required)
and select one 3-hour cmomunication internship course
Speech Communication Track:
Take any 15 hours of SPEE electives (those not already required)
and select a one 3-hour communication internship course
Don't forget about the 6-hour foreign elective requirement!
Check with your advisor to see your options...
PLEASE NOTE:
Although ALL students should see their advisors for course
advisement and graduation preparation, ALL students are
responsible for understanding and fulfilling the requirements of the
program as listed here and in the catalog.
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