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Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
with Certification in Secondary Education
Minor in Communication
Undergraduate Studies
General Education Requirements
Majors must satisfy the university and college general education requirements. The college's foreign language requirement may be taken in any language. Communication courses may not be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Course Emphasis Categories
Courses offered by the communication department are categorized below. Students will need to refer to this list in choosing courses to meet the requirements of their particular emphasis area.
Communication Theory and Rhetoric Area Courses
30(1030), Interpersonal Communication I
40(1040), Introduction to Public Speaking
41(1041), Basic Public Debate
65(1065), Introduction to Information Technology
108(1108), Advertising Copywriting
130(1130), Interpersonal Communication II
135(1135), Communication Theory
140(1140), Advanced Public Speaking
141(1141), Business and Professional Speaking
143(1143), Parliamentary Procedure
150(1150), Introduction to Public Relations
228(2228), Public Relations Writing
230(2230), Small Group Communication
231(2231), Communication in the Organization
240(2240), Persuasive Communication
241(2241), Argumentation and Debate
243(2243), Communication in American Politics
330(3330), Empirical Research in Communication
331(3331), Research Methods in Communication
332(3332), Intercultural Communication
333(3333), Communication Audit
334(3334), Advertising Media Planning
335(4335), Seminar in Applied Communication Research
336(3336), Communication in Advertising
337(3337), Male/Female Communication
340(3340), Rhetorical Criticism
341(3341), Classical Rhetoric and Public Address
342(3342), Modern Rhetoric and Public Address
343(3343), The Rhetoric of Protest
344(3344), Advanced Argumentation Theory
345(3345), Theory and Practice of Interviewing
346(3346), Advanced Interviewing Techniques
358(3358), Communication in Public Relations
360(3360), Health Communication
Mass Communication Area Courses
50(1050), Introduction to Mass Media
65(1065), Introduction to Information Technology
70(1070), Introduction to Cinema
108(1108), Advertising Copywriting
110(1110), Introduction to Radio and Television Broadcasting
114(1114), Radio Production I
118(1118), Radio and Television Announcing
150(1150), Introduction to Public Relations
210(2210), Television Production I
212(2212), Broadcast Writing and Reporting
214(3214), News Writing
215(2215), Radio Production II
216(2216), Radio News
217(2217), Script Writing for Business and Industry
218(2218), Public Policy in Telecommunication
219(2219), Promotion, Publicity, and Advertising in Broadcasting
228(2228), Public Relations Writing
271(2271), History of Film to World War II
272(2272), History of Film Since World War II
273(2273), Basic Film Production
310(3310), Television Production II
311(3311), Broadcast Management
316(3316), Television News
317(3317), Radio and the Recording Industry
330(3330), Empirical Research Methods
331(3331), Research Methods in Communication
334(3334), Advertising Media Planning
350(3350), Mass Communication History
352(3352), Mass Media Criticism
354(3354), Comparative Telecommunication Systems
355(3355), Media Law and Regulation
356(4356), International Communication
357(4357), Media Ethics
358(3358), Communication in Public Relations
360(3360), Health Communication
370(3370), Documentary Film
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Majors must complete a minimum of 36, but not more than 45, hours in communication courses. At least 18 of these hours must be taken at UM-St. Louis. Each major must take at least 6 hours of communication courses numbered 200-299 and at least 6 hours of communication courses numbered 300-399. Every major must complete the requirements for an emphasis area as described below.
Emphasis Areas
Two emphasis areas are available: Communication theory and rhetoric and mass communication.
Required Courses for All Majors
40(1040), Introduction to Public Speaking
135(1135), Communication Theory
193(1193), 194(1194), 196(1196), 197(1197), 198(1198)(at least 3 hours of Practicum courses), or
393(3393), 394(3394), 396(3396), 397(3397) (at least 3 hours of Internship courses).
Emphasis Area Requirements
In addition to the above required course work, majors must complete the requirements specified below for one of the following emphasis areas:
I Communication Theory and Rhetoric
In addition to the required courses for all majors, students must take the following:
a. 230(2230), Small Group Communication
b. Twelve additional hours in Communication Theory and Rhetoric
c. One of the following Mass Communication courses:
50(1050), Introduction to Mass Media
70(1070), Introduction to Cinema
110(1110), Introduction to Radio and Television Broadcasting
d. Plus 9-18 hours from any area or areas in the communication department.
II Mass Communication
In addition to the required courses for all majors, students must take the following:
a. 50(1050), Introduction to Mass Media
70(1070), Introduction to Cinema
110(1110), Introduction to Radio and Television Broadcasting
b. Nine additional hours in mass communication
c. Plus 9-18 hours from any area or areas in the communication department.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication with Certification in Secondary Education
In addition to the requirements for the B.A. in communication and general requirements set by the College of Education, students must meet the state requirements for certification.
The B.A. and certification for grades 7-12 can be completed by taking a minimum of 39 hours in communication, selected according to departmental recommendations. The B.A. and certification for grades 7-9 can be obtained by taking 36 hours in communication, selected according to departmental recommendations.
Requirements of the College of Education include courses in professional education and English 262(3600), The Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English (same as SEC ED 232(3600)).
Departmental Activities, Laboratories, and Internships
Cocurricular projects and activities relevant to student interests and vocational plans are sponsored and advised by the department (debate and forensic, television club). In addition to the traditional classroom experience, students receive practical training in the department's laboratory facility: the Lucas Hall video laboratory.
Internships at radio and television stations, community agencies, newspapers, and public relations, marketing, and advertising firms, and a variety of business organizations provide valuable opportunities for majors to apply their communication studies.
inors in Communication
Students with majors other than communication may select from two minors to complement their academic and career goals.
The following conditions apply to all minors:
Credit hours in Communication 195(1195), and/or Communication 395(3395), may be substituted for credit hours listed below with written consent of the communication department chairperson.
At least 9 of the 18 hours required for the minor must be taken at UM-St. Louis.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in the minor.
I Requirements for the minor in Communication Theory and Rhetoric are as follows:
a. 40(1040), Introduction to Public Speaking
135(1135), Communication Theory
b. One of the following Communication Theory and Rhetoric courses:
30(1030), Interpersonal Communication I
140(1140), Advanced Public Speaking
141(1141), Business and Professional Speaking
c. Plus nine hours from courses in Communication Theory and Rhetoric at the 200 level or above.
II Requirements for a minor in Mass Communication are as follows:
a. 50(1050), Introduction to Mass Media
110(1110), Introduction to Radio and Television Broadcasting
b. One of the following Mass Communication courses:
70(1070), Introduction to Cinema
350(3350), Mass Communication History and Criticism
c. Plus nine hours in Mass Communication courses at the 200 level or above.
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