Program checklist · Communication Studies

Communication Studies

Davidson College · Davidson, NC

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program

Award: Communication Studies
CIP: 09.0101
Catalog edition: 2026-2027
Checklist type: degree-program

Identifiers

IPEDS UNITID: 198385
CourseShelf checklist: CK_198385_1f87b54f
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 in Communication Studies (A.B. Degree)

4 items

Articulate how prominent theories approach central questions of the communication discipline.
Not resolved to a course
Employ communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts in original research.
Not resolved to a course
Communicate effectively in a variety of contexts, for diverse audiences, and for different purposes.
Not resolved to a course
Critically analyze messages in a variety of communication settings.
Not resolved to a course

Requirements

5 items

COM 101
Principles of Oral Communication
As published: “Principles of Oral Communication (Offered each semester)”
COM 201
Introduction to Communication Studies
As published: “Introduction to Communication Studies (Offered only in the fall semester) COM majors are encouraged to take both of the required courses early, ideally end of junior year.”
COM 495
Senior Capstone
As published: “Capstone”
COM 496
Thesis I (Fall)
Not resolved to a course
COM 497
Thesis II (Spring)
Not resolved to a course

Honors

5 items

No more than two courses at the 100-level may count towards the major.
Not resolved to a course
No more than one independent study course may count towards the major.
Not resolved to a course
A maximum of two courses may count towards both the COM major and a second major or minor.
Not resolved to a course
No more than two courses taken from an institution other than Davidson may count towards the major. Once the Registrar has granted transfer credit, students may petition the Communication Studies department to approve transfer courses for the major
Not resolved to a course
Careful course planning is important to all Communication Studies majors, particularly those who plan to study abroad.
Not resolved to a course

Minor Requirements

7 items

COM 101
Principles of Oral Communication
COM 201
Introduction to Communication Studies
Four elective Communication Studies courses.
Not resolved to a course
No more than one course may count toward a student’s major and the Communication Studies minor.
Not resolved to a course
Only one course may be transferred from another institution.
Not resolved to a course
Only one independent study course may be included in the minor.
Not resolved to a course
No courses taken Pass/Fail may be applied to the minor.
Not resolved to a course

Rationale for Course Numbering

0 items

Courses Within Communication Studies

28 items

Courses Outside Communication Studies

0 items

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