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Program
- Award
- Communication Studies (BA)
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- Total credits (published)
- 36
- Catalog edition
- 0039
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- // Overview Curriculum Roadmap Learning Goals Minors Combined Degree Programs Courses Program Director: Mary Beth Fortunato, MA/LMSW Introduction The Communication Studies major underscores themes and strengths that align with the Jesuit philosophy of creating ethical, credible, and inclusive communication. The program provides students a deep understanding of traditional communication theories that allow for flexible application to many different fields. Specifically, students study a mix of interpersonal communication and media studies to understand who the audience of a message is and how to most effectively communicate that message. Communication Studies majors study how and why people communicate the way that they do. Students learn how to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of audiences in a variety of settings. Communication Studies majors learn the ins and outs of relational communication, family communication, conflict management, persuasion, intercultural communication, and more. Additionally, Communication Studies majors learn how media creates and disseminates messages purposefully to influence audiences. Majors will become skilled creators and critical consumers of media content. They will also learn to design and deliver credible, ethical, inclusive, and effective messages through face-to-face and mediated channels. Communication Studies majors: are competent and dynamic writers and speakers understand communication theories, models, and concepts understand how to conduct and critically evaluate research understand how to design and assess media messages apply problem solving and critical thinking skills to projects understand how to cultivate and maintain relationships apply persuasive skills and assess outcomes work with a variety of technology formats are proficient in the use of various media platforms work independently and as part of a team evaluate ideas and structures in communication events adapt messages to needs of diverse audiences Qualifications Majors must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, a minimum grade of C- in the six required courses ( COM 201 , COM 202 , COM 203 , COM 204 , COM 205 , and COM 206 ), and a minimum overall average of 2.0 in all communication coursework. Performance of majors is subject to review relative to their continuation in the program. Communication Studies majors need at least 36 hrs. of communication courses (33 hrs. for double majors). Advisement All students should have an advisor in the major and should contact the department directly to have an advisor assigned if they do not already have one. Meetings with academic advisors are required prior to students receiving their PIN for course registration each semester. All majors should work closely with their advisor in discussing career expectations, choosing their major electives, developing their entire academic program and planning their co-curricular or supplemental academic experiences. Communication studies majors are assigned an advisor at the beginning of their freshman year. If you are a transfer into the Communication Studies major or you do not have an advisor, please contact the Communication departmental office at 716-888-2115 so that an advisor can be assigned to you. Major Experiences Internships ( COM 488 , COM 498 ) awarding up to a maximum of 12 credit hours may be earned by qualified Communication Studies majors at approved locations in Buffalo or other cities. The internships are individually arranged, require department approval and are available only to junior or senior candidates with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and a communication average of at least 2.7. Internships are taken on a Pass/Fail basis and are counted towards free elective credit. Students are encouraged to plan early to do internships during their junior and senior years. Interested majors should consult with their advisor or see the department chair for more information. Double Majors Students who wish to expand their educational opportunities may decide to declare a double major. This decision may be based on career goals, planned graduate studies, and/or other student interests. Before a student declares a double major, it is important to meet with the appropriate academic departments for advisement. In order to declare a double major, the student must complete the Major/Minor Declaration form. This form will be submitted electronically and reviewed and approved by each department chairperson as well as the appropriate associate dean. Per university policy, each additional major requires a minimum of 15 credits that do not apply to the student's first or subsequent major. Some double major combinations can be completed within the minimum 120 credit hour degree requirement, but in other cases, additional coursework may be required. Please note that students will only receive one degree unless completing the dual degree requirement, including at least 150 undergraduate credit hours, regardless of the number of majors they complete. Both (all) majors appear on a student’s transcript. Double majors with Communication Studies are available with the permission and guidance of both chairs. Students complete a minimum of 33 credit hours of communication courses. Communication Studies double major sequences allow several different choices; among those most frequently involved are digital media arts, journalism, political science, psychology, sociology, English, creative writing, history, marketing and modern languages. Each Communication Studies and double major is assigned a department faculty advisor for the purpose of planning an individual program that will satisfy the department’s requirements and the student’s personal goals. Course selections develop from Communication Studies major requirements, prerequisites, recommended sequences and communication electives. Communication Studies students who are double majors and successfully complete 3 or more credit hours in Internships ( COM 488 , COM 498 ) are required to complete 30 hours of in-class credit in order to complete the Communication Studies major (i.e., not 33 or 36 in-class hours). Students interested in declaring double majors within the Department of Communication ( Communication Studies , Digital Media Arts , Integrated Marketing Communication , or Journalism ) will be allowed to share a maximum of 9 credits between the two majors. This requires 24 distinct credits for communication studies, 27 distinct credits for digital media arts, 36 distinct credits for integrated marketing communication, and 24 distinct credits for journalism. Additionally, for students with a double major outside the Department of Communication, students may double count up to 9 credit hours of electives between the two majors. Please note, however, that the second major may not necessarily allow double counting of credits. For more information, please contact the department chair. Minors in Other Disciplines Minors provide students the opportunity to pursue additional interests but generally do not require as many courses as a major. Minors generally range from five to eight required courses. To receive a minor, the student must complete at least 9 credit hours of coursework distinct from their other credentials (i.e., majors, other minors). The complete list of minors is available on the Canisius website and in the catalog and provides links to each minor. Some majors and minors can be completed within the minimum 120 credit hour degree requirement, but in some cases additional coursework may be required. Students must complete the appropriate minor request form. Curriculum An Ignatian Foundation All undergraduate students must complete either the Canisius Core Curriculum or the All-College Honors Curriculum . Many schools refer to their college-wide undergraduate requirements as "general education" requirements. We believe that the core curriculum and the honors curriculum are more than a series of required classes; they provide the basis for a Jesuit education both with content and with required knowledge and skills attributes that are central to our mission. Free Electives Students may graduate with a bachelor's degree with more but not less than 120 credit hours. Free electives are courses in addition to the Canisius Core Curriculum or All-College Honors Curriculum and major requirements sufficient to reach the minimum number of credits required for graduation. The number of credits required to complete a bachelor's degree may vary depending on the student's major(s) and minor(s). Major Requirements
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 189705
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_189705_0fa64d45
- 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 Required Course
major core · 6 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
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- 3
Communication Studies Electives 1
electives · 1 item
- Select 6 courses from list below; only 5 courses needed if double major within Department of CommunicationNot resolved to a course18
Major Electives
electives · 29 items
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- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Influence and Influencers: Persuasion Theory and Practices”3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- COM 411Advertising CampaignsNot resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3-9
- 3-9
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- FAS 141Digital Photography 1Not resolved to a course3
- 3
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