Plan of Study for the Major in Communication (Catalog Year 2021-22 to present)

1000-level Required Courses (must complete BOTH)

• COMM 1000: The Process of Communication
• COMM 1100: Principles of Public Speaking

2000-level Methods Course (must complete ONE)

• COMM 2000Q (formerly 3000Q): Research Methods in Communication;  or, COMM 2010Q Applied Communication Research Methods

2000-level Core Courses (must complete FOUR courses from the following, taken in any order)

• COMM 2100: Professional Communication
• COMM 2200 (formerly 3200): Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 2300 (formerly 3300): Effects of Mass Media
• COMM 2500 (formerly 3100): Persuasion
• COMM 2600 (formerly 1300 Mass Communication Systems): Media in the Information Age
• COMM 2700: Fundamentals of Digital Production

One COMM Writing-intensive "W" course

Immersion Course(s) (must complete THREE CREDITS total)

• Immersion courses include COMM 4799, 4979, 4981, 4982, 4996, 4997w, and 4999. Three credit total may be earned in one course or through multiple variable-credit Immersion courses.
• For MORE INFORMATION on COMM 4979, 4981 or 4982 (the most common options for most COMM Majors): COMM Immersion Course webpage

Elective COMM courses (9 additional credits at 2000-level or above)

Select COMM 2000+ level courses that interest you and are aligned with your professional goals: List of COMM Course Series

Note: You must meet all requirements listed and complete a total of 30 credits in COMM at the 2000 level or above. Additional Core, W, or Immersion Courses completed can count as an elective COMM course.

Related Courses (12 credits at 2000-level or above - see pre-approved list)

• Plan of Study Checklist for the Major in Communication (declared Fall 2021 to present)
• COMM Major at a Glance (Video)
• COMM Course Series  - View the organization of COMM courses around the different specialty areas of study, such as Interpersonal, Strategic, and Multimedia Production.
• COMM Course Descriptions
• Pre-Approved Related Courses
• Transfer Student?  COMM Transfer Credit Policy & Reevaluation Requests

• List of CLAS Approved Content Area Courses: (See Gen Ed Audit sheet on CLAS Advising site)
  • Use the University Catalog to read course descriptions of the CLAS Gen Ed courses listed 
  • Try using the NEW Gen Ed Course Search Tool
    • At the BOTTOM of the landing page, you can scroll click on the > button through different PAGES, to view search for open ENGL 1007 sections, Enviro Lit courses, Q courses, and possible elective courses.

• Need More Info?  University Catalog - CLAS General Education section

COMM Everywhere is the COMM Advising Office initiative with the two-fold purpose of helping COMM students: 

• EXPLORE the diversity of career options open to them through the wide-ranging knowledge and skills acquired through coursework in Communication; and,
• ENGAGE in career preparation throughout their student journey.

The Department of Communication and COMM Advising Office host a variety of exploration and engagement programming:

• a First-Year Experience COMM Learning Community (UNIV 1810) specifically for COMM Majors, featuring CliftonStrengths assessment-based activities to help students discover their greatest talents and understand how to use them to achieve academic, career, and personal success;

• Collaborating with the Center for Career Development, COMM Careers Events and professionalization activities that are embedded in the COMM course curriculum, as well as extracurricular;
• Through COMM Career Events, network with COMM alumni working in a variety of fields in Communication and in diverse industries, or find a mentor through the Husky Mentor Network;

• Experiential learning opportunities through COMM 4981 Internship in Communication, COMM 4982 Research Practicum, and senior year programming; and, 

• Credential in Communication, to highlight your mastery of competencies and practical skills obtained through a particular grouping of advanced COMM coursework.