Department of Communication

Barna W. Donovan - Department Chairperson
Location: 51 Glenwood Ave, Room 202
Phone: 201-761-6330

The Communication major prepares students for careers in media as well as other fields that demand strong writing and speaking skills, supported by ethical decision making. The major requirements consist of an 18-credit Communication core, 18 credits in major electives and 12 credits in an outside concentration - courses in areas other than Communication. The purposes of the major requirements are to give each student an understanding of theories of communication, hands-on applications, and an area of interest in which to apply verbal skills.

Requirements for Communication Major
Degree of Bachelor of Arts

In addition to fulfilling the core curriculum requirements (60 credits), Communication majors must complete the following courses:

Special Notes on Major Requirements

See PROGRAMS for the groupings suggested where a student may gain expertise in a major area.

Requirements for Communication Minor

Students may receive an 18-credit minor in Journalism by completing the following
courses:

Students may receive an 18-credit minor in Communication by completing one course in theory (CU202 or CU203), one course in writing (CU205, CU315 or CU400), one course in speaking (CU275 or CU277) and any three CU electives.

Requirements for Journalism Minor

Students are permitted to substitute Hs365 for Jn211 when offered by the History department.

Since Cu205 is already a required course for students majoring in Communication, those who wish to do the Communication major and the Journalism minor will be required to take one extra writing and publishing elective.