The communication major provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, manage and evaluate communication processes involving individuals, groups and the public. Graduates develop strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills as well as an advanced ability to analyze and critique messages, behaviors and media.
Major options include business and organizational communication, digital and mass communication, healthcare communication, human communication and sport communication. An academic advisor can assist you in determining the best option to help you reach your career goals.
Degree Requirements
- 120 credit hours (EXCLUDES: KHP service courses, EXP courses and remedial courses)
- Complete all UK Core requirements, graduation writing, BA or BS requirements, one statistics course and 42 credit hours at the 300 level
- 2.00 cumulative GPA and 2.00 major GPA
Pre-Major Requirements - 15 credit hours
- Composition and Communication I
- Composition and Communication II
- COM 101 Introduction to Communications
- COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
- COM 249 Mass Media and Mass Culture
Concentrations
Major Requirements - 21 credit hours
- Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (COM 326 or 351)
- COM 325 Introduction to Organizational Communication
- Choose three of the following:
- COM 399 Internship in Communication
- COM 425 Communication, Negotiation and Conflict
- COM 525 Advanced Issues in Organizational Communication
- COM 535 Risk and Crisis Communication
- COM 581 Teamwork and Leadership in Organizations
- Six additional hours at COM 325+ level
Cognate - 15 credit hours
- COM 315 Understanding Workplace Communication in a Diverse Society
- 12 additional hours at 300+ level outside the COM major
Major Requirements - 21 credit hours
- Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (COM 326 or 351)
- COM 352 Interpersonal Communication and Social Media
- COM 449 Mass Media and Social Influence
- COM 453 Digital and Mass Communication Media Literacy
- COM 553 Critical Analysis of Communication and Persuasion in Popular Culture
- Six additional hours at COM 325+ level
Cognate - 15 credit hours
- COM 312 Learning Intercultural Communication Through Media and Film
- 12 additional hours at 300+ level outside the COM major
Major Requirements - 21 credit hours
- Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (COM 326 or 351)
- COM 471 Introduction to Health Communication
- COM 482 Studies in Persuasion
- COM 571 Interpersonal Communication in Health Contexts
- COM 572 Health Communication Campaigns and Communities
- Six additional hours at COM 325+ level
Cognate - 15 credit hours
- COM 311 Patient-Provider Communication
- 12 additional hours at 300+ level outside the COM major
Major Requirements - 21 credit hours
- Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (COM 326 or 351)
- Nine hours COM 325+ level
- Nine hours COM 400+ level
Cognate - 15 credit hours
- 15 hours at 300+ level outside the COM major
Major Requirements - 21 credit hours
- Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (COM 326 or 351)
- COM 327 Communication and Sport
- Choose three of the following:
- COM 353 Technology-Mediated Communication in Sport
- COM 426 Sport Communication and Analytics
- COM 460 Sport Industries and Audiences
- COM 563 Critical Analysis of Sport Media and Society
- Six additional hours at COM 325+ level
Cognate - 15 credit hours
- 15 hours at 300+ level outside the COM major