Liberal Arts and Education: 38 Total Credits
Required Courses: 38 cr. hrs.
CSD 160 Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders 3 cr.
CSD 261 Language Development 4 cr.
CSD 262 Speech Systems 4 cr.
CSD 263 Phonetics 3 cr.
CSD 264 Speech Science 3 cr.
CSD 275 Practicum: Observation/Discussion 1 cr.
CSD 350 Articulatory and Phonological Disorders 3 cr.
CSD 360 Audiology I, 3 cr.
CSD 362 Language Appraisal and Intervention 3 cr.
CSD 460 Voice Disorders 2 cr.
CSD 463 Behavior Modification/Stuttering 3 cr.
CSD 466 Aural Rehabilitation 3 cr.
CSD 479 Clinical Procedures and Experience 3 cr.
Professional Education Requirements: 9 cr. hrs.
TED 250 Educational Psychology for Teachers
TED 252 Foundations of Diversity and Equity in Education (d) 3 cr.
SPED 330 Introduction to Special Education 3 cr.
Communication Studies Minor - Elementary Education
Communication Studies Minor - Elementary Education 24 Total Credits
Required Courses: 9 cr. hrs.
COMS 223 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 cr.
COMS 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
COMS 407 Listening Instruction 3 cr.
Directed Electives: 9 cr. hrs.
COMS 208 Problem Solving in Small Group Communication 3 cr.
COMS 327 Children‚s Theatre and Puppetry 3 cr.
COMS 328 Creative Dramatics for Children and Special Populations 3 cr.
COMS 335 Directing I 3 cr.
or
COMS 231 Stage Technology and Scene Painting
Electives in COMS: 6 cr. hrs.
A research/writing course experience is required in the major or another field; COMS 284 Sophomore Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement. A senior portfolio experience is required in the major or another field; COMS 484, Senior Portfolio Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement.
Communication Studies Minor - Liberal Arts, B.S.
24 Total Credits
Required Courses: 12 cr. hrs.
COMS 106 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
COMS 207 Listening Skills 3 cr.
COMS 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
COMS 311 Persuasion 3 cr.
Directed Electives: 12 cr. hrs.
COMS 208 Problem Solving in Small Group Communication 3 cr.
or
COMS 316 Organizational Communication
COMS 211 Public Speaking 3 cr.
COMS 312 Argumentation and Decision Making 3 cr.
COMS 313 Intercultural Communication 3 cr.
COMS 314 Introduction to Criticism for Oral Communication 3 cr.
COMS 319 Freedom to Speak 3 cr.
COMS 414 Speech in History 3 cr.
COMS 440 Gender Communication 3 cr.
COMS 370 Intercollegiate Debate 1 cr.
or
COMS 371 Intercollegiate Forensics 1 cr.
or
COMS 379 Internship in COMS 3-12 cr.
COMS 499 Independent Study/Independent Research 1-3 cr.
A research/writing course experience is required in the major or another field; COMS 284 Sophomore Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement. A senior portfolio experience is required in the major or another field; COMS 484, Senior Portfolio Seminar or another course approved by the department chair, will satisfy this requirement.
