Communication B.A.

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Minimum Requirements for Communication B.A.: 120 credits

Concentrations: Public Relations and Organizational Communication, Science and Environmental Communication, Social Interaction 

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.35-40
B.A. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.A. degree requirements.37
As part of the B.A. requirements, complete the following:
COM F300X
Communicating Ethics
Communication Program Requirements
Complete the following:
COM F181Introduction to Communication Theory3
COM F330Intercultural Communication3
COM F356Gender and Communication3
COM F403Communication Research Methods3
COM F425Communication Theory 13
Complete one of the following: 23
COM F400
Professional Internship
COM F482
Capstone Research in Communication
COM F483
Capstone Project in Communication
Complete one of the following: 33
COM F220
Professional Interviewing
Any F300- or F400-level COM course
Concentration
Complete one of the following:9
Public Relations and Organizational Communication
Science and Environmental Communication
Social Interaction
Electives
General Electives13-18
Total Credits120
1

Do not take these classes if considering the B.A./M.A. To maintain that option, only take them in the last year.

2

Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.

3

With advisor approval, an appropriate-level special topics or independent studies course in communication may be used to meet this requirement.

Concentrations

Public Relations and Organizational Communication 

Credits
Public Relations and Organizational Communication Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
COM F431Public Relations Campaigns3
COM F433Public Relations Theory and Practice3
COM F445Organizational Communication 13
Total Credits9
1

Do not take these classes if considering the B.A./M.A. To maintain that option, only take them in the last year.

Science and Environmental Communication

Credits
Science and Environmental Communication Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
COM F211Introduction to Science Communication: Theory & Practice 3
COM F312Science Communication & the Environment3
COM F313Science & Intersectionality: Race, Gender and Sexuality 3
Total Credits9

Social Interaction

Credits
Social Interaction Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
COM F331Leadership & Team Dynamics3
COM F422Communication in Interpersonal Relationships 13
COM F445Organizational Communication 13
Total Credits9
1

Do not take these classes if considering the B.A./M.A. To maintain that option, only take them in the last year.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.

Public Relations and Organizational Communication Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL F104X (*)74ANTH F100X (*)193
GEOS F101X (*)74ART F105X (*)23
MATH F113X (*)63COM F181203
WRTG F111X13ENGL F201X (*)33
Complete one of the following:13Complete one of the following:13
 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANS F101 (*)83ABUS F263 (*)233
LING F101X (*)123ANS F242X (*)143
LS F101X151ENGL F270X (*)123
PSY F111X (*)43SOC F101X (*)193
SOC F201X (*)143Minor Course3
Minor Course3 
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
COM F35620,253COM F300X11,253
WGS F201X (*)43COM F33020,253
Minor Course3COM F43122,253
General Elective3Minor Course3
Complete one of the following: (*)25,263General Elective3
 
 
 
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
COM F40320,253COM F400, F482, or F48320,21,253
COM F42520,253General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
COM F43322,253Minor Course253
COM F44522,253General Elective253
 General Elective253
 12 15
Total Credits 120

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Science and Environmental Communication Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL F104X (*)74ANTH F100X (*)193
GEOS F101X (*)74ART F105X (*)23
MATH F113X (*)63COM F181203
WRTG F111X13ENGL F201X (*)33
Complete one of the following:13Complete one of the following:13
 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANS F101 (*)83ANS F242X (*)143
LING F101X (*)123ENGL F270X (*)123
LS F101X151SOC F101X (*)193
PSY F111X (*)43Minor Course3
SOC F201X (*)143General Elective3
Minor Course3 
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
COM F211223COM F300X11,253
COM F35620,253COM F31222,253
WGS F201X (*)43COM F33020,253
Minor Course3Minor Course3
General Elective3General Elective253
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
COM F31322,253COM F400, F482, or F48320,21,253
COM F40320,253General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
COM F42520,253Minor Course253
Complete one of the following: (*)25,263General Elective253
General Elective253
 
 12 15
Total Credits 120

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

 Social Interaction Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL F104X (*)74ANTH F100X (*)193
GEOS F101X (*)74ART F105X (*)23
MATH F113X (*)63COM F181203
WRTG F111X13ENGL F201X (*)33
Complete one of the following:13Complete one of the following:13
 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANS F101 (*)83ANS F242X (*)143
LING F101X (*)123ENGL F270X (*)123
LS F101X151SOC F101X (*)193
PSY F111X (*)43Minor Course3
SOC F201X (*)143General Elective3
Minor Course3 
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
COM F33122,253COM F300X11,253
COM F35620,253COM F33020,253
WGS F201X (*)43COM F42222,253
Minor Course3Minor Course3
General Elective3General Elective253
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
COM F40320,253COM F400, F482, or F48320,21,253
COM F42520,253General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
COM F44522,253Minor Course253
Complete one of the following: (*)25,263General Elective253
General Elective3
 
 12 15
Total Credits 120

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Describe the communication discipline and its central questions
  • Employ communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts
  • Engage in communication inquiry
  • Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context
  • Critically analyze messages
  • Demonstrate the ability to accomplish communicative goals (self-efficacy)
  • Apply ethical communication principles and practices
  • Utilize communication to embrace difference
  • Influence public discourse