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Program checklist · Communication Studies Major

Communication Studies Major

Concordia College at Moorhead · Moorhead, MN

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Program
Award
Communication Studies Major
CIP
09.0101
Total credits (published)
36
Catalog edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The communication studies curriculum creates a flexible framework that gives students a strong foundation in the field of communication while allowing them to choose courses based on their unique interests.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
173300
CourseShelf checklist
CK_173300_743e41c2_1
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major Requirements

major core · 0 items

    Communication Studies Course

    1 item
    1. COM 111
      Introduction to Communication Studies,
      As published: “Introduction to Communication Studies”
      4

    Analytical Methods Courses

    Select 4 credits in analytical methods from the following: · 5 items
    1. Select 4 credits in analytical methods from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. COM 202
      Communication Criticism,
      As published: “Communication Criticism”
      4
    3. COM 203
      Argumentation,
      As published: “Argumentation”
      4
    4. COM 217
      Fundamentals of Communication Research,
      As published: “Fundamentals of Communication Research”
      4
    5. COM 232
      Video Production,
      As published: “Video Production”
      4

    Advanced Oral Competence Courses

    Select 4 credits in advanced oral competence courses from the following: · 6 items
    1. Select 4 credits in advanced oral competence courses from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. COM 305
      Business and Professional Speaking,
      As published: “Business and Professional Speaking”
      4
    3. COM 308
      Communication for Citizenship and Career,
      As published: “Communication for Citizenship and Career”
      4
    4. COM 315
      Interviewing,
      As published: “Interviewing”
      4
    5. COM 333
      Audio Production & Podcasting,
      As published: “Audio Production & Podcasting”
      2
    6. COM 334
      Broadcast Performance,
      As published: “Broadcast Performance”
      2

    Theories in Communication Courses

    Select 12 credits in theories of communication from the following: · 11 items
    1. Select 12 credits in theories of communication from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    2. COM 312
      Interpersonal Communication,
      As published: “Interpersonal Communication”
      4
    3. COM 313
      Persuasive Communication,
      As published: “Persuasive Communication”
      4
    4. COM 314
      Group Communication and Team Building,
      As published: “Group Communication and Team Building”
      4
    5. COM 316
      Intercultural Communication,
      As published: “Intercultural Communication”
      4
    6. COM 317
      Rhetorical Theory and Criticism,
      As published: “Rhetorical Theory and Criticism”
      4
    7. COM 324
      Gender and Communication,
      As published: “Gender and Communication”
      4
    8. COM 325
      New Media,
      As published: “New Media”
      4
    9. COM 326
      Global Cinema,
      As published: “Global Cinema”
      or: COM 382 Analyzing Film
      4
    10. COM 414
      Organizational Communication,
      As published: “Organizational Communication”
      4
    11. COM 483
      Health Communication,
      As published: “Health Communication”
      4

    Department Seminar Courses

    Select 4 credits in department seminar courses from the following: · 6 items
    1. Select 4 credits in department seminar courses from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. COM 403
      Strategic Communication and Public Relations,
      As published: “Strategic Communication and Public Relations”
      4
    3. COM 417
      Applied Research Methods in Communication,
      As published: “Applied Research Methods in Communication”
      4
    4. COM 484
      Computer-Mediated Comm,
      As published: “Computer-Mediated Comm”
      4
    5. COM 493
      Documentary - Historical Film,
      As published: “Documentary - Historical Film”
      4
    6. COM 494
      Integrated Mktg Communication,
      As published: “Integrated Mktg Communication”
      4

    Additional Communication Studies Courses

    Select 8 additional credits in communication studies courses from the following: · 14 items
    1. Select 8 additional credits in communication studies courses from the following: 1
      Not resolved to a course
      8
    2. COM 139
      Appreciating Film,
      As published: “Appreciating Film”
      4
    3. COM 207
      Oral Interpretation,
      As published: “Oral Interpretation”
      4
    4. COM 214
      Nonverbal Communication,
      As published: “Nonverbal Communication”
      4
    5. COM 250
      Pre-May Seminar,
      As published: “Pre-May Seminar”
      2
    6. COM/ART 368
      Digital Photography
      Not resolved to a course
    7. COM 380
      Special Topics,
      As published: “Special Topics”
      0-4
    8. COM 390
      Academic Internship,
      As published: “Academic Internship”
      1-8
    9. COM 413
      Advertising,
      As published: “Advertising”
      4
    10. COM 422
      Mass Communications Law and Ethics,
      As published: “Mass Communications Law and Ethics”
      4
    11. COM 431
      Broadcast Newswriting and Reporting,
      As published: “Broadcast Newswriting and Reporting”
      4
    12. COM 432
      Electronic News Gathering,
      As published: “Electronic News Gathering”
      4
    13. COM 480
      Independent Study,
      As published: “Independent Study”
      1-4
    14. COM 487
      Directed Research,
      As published: “Directed Research”
      1-4

    Any other COM course, unless the course was taken to fulfill another requirement for the major

    major core · 0 items

      Applied Media Emphasis

      0 items

        Suggested Courses

        3 items
        1. COM 232
          Video Production,
          As published: “Video Production”
          4
        2. COM 333
          Audio Production & Podcasting,
          As published: “Audio Production & Podcasting”
          2
        3. COM 334
          Broadcast Performance,
          As published: “Broadcast Performance”
          2

        Cultural Communication Emphasis

        0 items

          Suggested Courses

          3 items
          1. COM 316
            Intercultural Communication,
            As published: “Intercultural Communication”
            4
          2. COM 324
            Gender and Communication,
            As published: “Gender and Communication”
            4
          3. COM 414
            Organizational Communication,
            As published: “Organizational Communication”
            4

          Communication Methods Emphasis

          0 items

            Suggested Courses

            3 items
            1. COM 315
              Interviewing,
              As published: “Interviewing”
              4
            2. COM 317
              Rhetorical Theory and Criticism,
              As published: “Rhetorical Theory and Criticism”
              4
            3. COM 417
              Applied Research Methods in Communication,
              As published: “Applied Research Methods in Communication”
              4

            Film Emphasis

            0 items

              Suggested Courses

              3 items
              1. COM 139
                Appreciating Film,
                As published: “Appreciating Film”
                4
              2. COM 326
                Global Cinema,
                As published: “Global Cinema”
                4
              3. COM 382
                Analyzing Film,
                As published: “Analyzing Film”
                4

              Gender Communication Emphasis

              0 items

                Suggested Courses

                3 items
                1. COM 312
                  Interpersonal Communication,
                  As published: “Interpersonal Communication”
                  4
                2. COM 316
                  Intercultural Communication,
                  As published: “Intercultural Communication”
                  4
                3. COM 324
                  Gender and Communication,
                  As published: “Gender and Communication”
                  4

                Multimedia Journalism Emphasis

                0 items

                  Suggested Courses

                  3 items
                  1. COM 232
                    Video Production,
                    As published: “Video Production”
                    4
                  2. COM 325
                    New Media,
                    As published: “New Media”
                    4
                  3. COM 431
                    Broadcast Newswriting and Reporting,
                    As published: “Broadcast Newswriting and Reporting”
                    4

                  Organizational Communication Emphasis

                  0 items

                    Suggested Courses

                    3 items
                    1. COM 312
                      Interpersonal Communication,
                      As published: “Interpersonal Communication”
                      4
                    2. COM 314
                      Group Communication and Team Building,
                      As published: “Group Communication and Team Building”
                      4
                    3. COM 414
                      Organizational Communication,
                      As published: “Organizational Communication”
                      4

                    Public Relations Emphasis

                    0 items

                      Suggested Courses

                      3 items
                      1. COM 313
                        Persuasive Communication,
                        As published: “Persuasive Communication”
                        4
                      2. COM 403
                        Strategic Communication and Public Relations,
                        As published: “Strategic Communication and Public Relations”
                        4
                      3. COM 494
                        Integrated Mktg Communication,
                        As published: “Integrated Mktg Communication”
                        4

                      Relational Communication Emphasis

                      0 items

                        Suggested Courses

                        3 items
                        1. COM 214
                          Nonverbal Communication,
                          As published: “Nonverbal Communication”
                          4
                        2. COM 312
                          Interpersonal Communication,
                          As published: “Interpersonal Communication”
                          4
                        3. COM 314
                          Group Communication and Team Building,
                          As published: “Group Communication and Team Building”
                          4

                        Rhetorical Studies Emphasis

                        0 items

                          Suggested Courses

                          3 items
                          1. COM 202
                            Communication Criticism,
                            As published: “Communication Criticism”
                            4
                          2. COM 313
                            Persuasive Communication,
                            As published: “Persuasive Communication”
                            4
                          3. COM 317
                            Rhetorical Theory and Criticism,
                            As published: “Rhetorical Theory and Criticism”
                            4

                          Social Media Emphasis

                          0 items

                            Suggested Courses

                            3 items
                            1. COM 325
                              New Media,
                              As published: “New Media”
                              4
                            2. COM 484
                              Computer-Mediated Comm,
                              As published: “Computer-Mediated Comm”
                              4
                            3. COM 494
                              Integrated Mktg Communication,
                              As published: “Integrated Mktg Communication”
                              4
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