Requirements

Communication studies major requirements

Completion of the following courses

  • COMM 230 Introduction to Communication Studies
  • COMM 261 Mass Media and Modern Society
  • COMM 321 Vocational Discernment & Career Preparation
  • COMM 340 Communication Research Methods
  • COMM 491 Communication Studies Senior Capstone
  • COMM 110 Student Media Practicum I
  • COMM 210 Student Media Practicum II
  • COMM 310 Student Media Practicum III

Choose one of the following courses

  • COMM 231 Interpersonal Communication
  • COMM 233 Advanced Public Speaking
  • COMM 235 Small Group Communication
  • COMM 236 Argumentation & Debate
  • COMM 250 Special Topics in Communication

Choose one of the following courses

  • COMM 260 Introduction to Journalism
  • COMM 269 Multi-Media Production
  • PUBR 363 Media and Public Relations Writing

Choose two of the following courses

  • COMM 333 Organizational Communication
  • COMM 337 Communication Criticism
  • COMM 339 Persuasion
  • COMM 350 Special Topics in Communication

In addition

  • Two electives in COMM/PUBR chosen in consultation with their academic advisor, one of which MUST be taken at the 300 level
  • An Independent Study or Internship

Communication studies minor requirements

Choose one of the following courses

  • COMM 231: Interpersonal Communication
  • COMM 235: Small Group Communication
  • COMM 236 Argumentation and Debate

Choose two of the following courses

  • COMM 333: Organizational Communication
  • COMM 337: Communication Criticism
  • COMM 339: Persuasion 

In addition

  • At least one COMM workshop (0.25 credit)
  • An additional COMM elective course credit

Media minor requirements

  • COMM 261 Mass Media and Modern Society
  • COMM 269 Multi-Media Production 
  • PUBR 267 Layout and Design
  • PUBR 363 Media and Public Relations Writing
  • At least one COMM workshop (0.25 credit)

Transfer Credits:

Across the Core Curriculum and other programs of Monmouth College, most transfer courses are accepted. Departments Chairs have the final determination regarding how transfer credit will be applied to meet major or minor requirements. More information for transfer students is available on our Admission Transfer Credits page.