Course variations

Course summary

This is a broadly-based program designed for those students who seek a generalist’s orientation to the communication discipline. The student is encouraged to investigate all aspects of the program, developing a core of knowledge in communication studies, and to apply general elective hours to the minor in order to create a double major.

Program modules

The modules include Senior Level Courses: 6 credits - COM 407 Theories of Human Communication 3, COM 499 or Internship 3, COM 399 Practicum (or additional upper level) 3; Overview Courses: 12 credits - COM 200 Introduction to Mass Media 3, COM 201 Introduction to Communication 3, ADV 301 Principles of Advertising 3, COM 390 Principles of Public Relations 3; Public Address Courses: 6 credits - SPE 401 Business and Professional Communication 3, SPE 415 Speech Research, Writing and Delivery 3; Context Courses: 12 credits - COM 104 Interpersonal Communication 3, COM 304 Intercultural Communication 3, COM 326 Small Group Communication 3, COM 408 or Relational Communication 3, COM 320 Family Communication 3, COM 409 Organizational Communication 3, COM 412 Persuasion 3; Communication Electives (Courses designated ADV, COM, JOU, or SPE) - 6 credits; Minor: 21credits - COM 104 Interpersonal Communication 3, COM 201 Introduction to Communication 3, COM 304 Intercultural Communication 3, COM 407 Theories of Human Communication 3, COM 408 Relational Communication 3, COM 409 Organizational Communication 3, SPE 401 or Business and Professional Communication 3, SPE 415 Speech Research, Writing, and Delivery 3; General Electives: 120 credits.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have a score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL. The undergraduate applicant whose TOEFL score is between 500 and 549 (173-212 on the computer-based test or 61-78 on the Internet-based test) may be admitted to the Transition in Language and Culture (TLC) Program and enroll concurrently for academic and English courses. Applicant scores less than 500 (173 computer-based or 61 Internet-based) will be required to improve their English proficiency. They should have a SAT I score of at least 850 (Math score of at least 400 is required for all business applicants) or a score of atleast 18 on the ACT (Math score of 17 is required for all business applicants).

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Barry University

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Communication