Communication Studies, BA (3 yr) (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample three-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested three-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in three years, students must earn an average of 15-18 credit hours per regular semester (fall and spring) and 6-12 credit hours in the summer semesters. Summer course offerings are limited, and students should plan carefully for summer classes with their academic advisor. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

COM 1010 - Essentials of Public Address Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core - Mathematics Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core - Arts and Humanities Credit Hour(s): 3
Beginning Language Course 1 (1010 level) Credit Hour(s): 3

Fall One

COM 1040 - Introduction to Human Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
COM 1520 - Introduction to Media Studies Credit Hour(s): 3
LA 1020 - First-Year Seminar: College of Liberal Arts Credit Hour(s): 3
Beginning Language Course II (1020 level) Credit Hour(s): 3*
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring One

COM 2020 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
COM 2410 - Small-Group Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
COM 2460 - Organizational Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core - Natural Science Credit Hour(s): 4
Intermediate Language Course I (2010 level) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Summer One

WSU Core - Social Science Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core - Global Traditions Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core - Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Fall Two

COM 3330 - Persuasion and Rhetorical Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
COLA - Qualitative Thinking Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core - Global Traditions Credit Hour(s): 3
ML or RST Course or Intermediate Language Course II (2020 level) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Two

WSU- General Elective Credit Hour(s) 3
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
COM - 3700 - Dispute Resolution 3
WSU - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer Two

COM 4330 - Internship Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3

Total: 3 Credit Hours

Fall Three

COM 4470 - Communication Relationships in Organizations Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
COM 4320 - Race, Class and Gender in Communication Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Three

COM 4710 - Topics in Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 4
WSU - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3