Department of Communication at Wright State University: Degree Requirements: Communication Studies

The communication studies major is designed to develop broadly trained students in the liberal arts. Students are encouraged to develop their abilities as effective communicators and as informed critical receivers. The communication studies major affords students maximum freedom of choice in designing their programs of study and areas of specialization.

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General Education Requirements	56 hrs.
Departmental Requirements	56 hrs.
Required courses: COM 101, 104, 152, 200, 400 and complete one of the following: COM 432 or 457	22 hrs.
Major Core Requirements: COM 221, 333, 401, 130/330 (2) and complete the one not taken above, COM 432 or 457	18 hrs.
Four of the following courses: COM 325, 365, 439, 441, 443, 446	16 hrs.
Foreign Language and Research Methods Requirement	24-32 hrs.
Electives	49-57 hrs.
Total	192 hrs.