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Program checklist · Bachelor’s Degree

Communication - Messaging and Human Interaction Emphasis (BA/BS)

Southern Utah University · Cedar City, UT

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Program
Award
Bachelor’s Degree
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
09.0101
Total credits (published)
120
Catalog edition
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Location(s): Main Campus Close Student Success Advisor(s) Sample Degree Plan Program Learning Outcomes CIP Code: 09.0101 Program Information All courses must be passed with a C- (1.7) or better to be counted in the major. A maximum of three (3) internship credits ( COMM 4890 ) count toward major hours. Credit for internship will not be given unless approved by the department chair at the beginning of the semester. See department for details. Students using Communications Studies as a composite with another communication emphasis must take the Communication Core (6) and the Required Courses (15) and at least three more credits in communication studies for a minimum of 24 credits in the area.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230603
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230603_e8827ac9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Bachelor’s Degree Type: Arts or Science Requirement (12* or 16** Credits)

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    Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

    1 item
    1. Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits
      Not resolved to a course

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)

    1 item
    1. Bachelor of Arts Degree - Foreign Language Requirement 16 Credits
      Not resolved to a course

    General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

    2 items
    1. Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)
      Not resolved to a course

    Communication - Messaging and Human Interaction Curriculum (45 Credits)

    0 items

      Required Core Courses (9 Credits)

      3 items
      1. COMM 1010
        Introduction to Communication
        As published: “Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”
        3
      2. COMM 3100
        Communication Theory
        As published: “Communication Theory 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. COMM 4000
        Research for Communication Careers
        As published: “Research for Communication Careers 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Messaging and Human Interaction Emphasis Required Courses (27 Credits)

      9 items
      1. COMM 1030
        Introduction to Social Media
        As published: “Introduction to Social Media 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. COMM 1270
        Critical Thinking and Message Analysis
        As published: “Critical Thinking and Message Analysis 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”
        3
      3. COMM 2030
        Social Media Branding
        As published: “Social Media Branding 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. COMM 2110
        Communication in Human Interactions
        As published: “Communication in Human Interactions 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”
        3
      5. COMM 2120
        Team Work, Decision Making, and Leadership
        As published: “Team Work, Decision Making, and Leadership 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. COMM 3030
        Social Media Strategies
        As published: “Social Media Strategies 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. COMM 3110
        Persuasion
        As published: “Persuasion 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      8. COMM 3810
        Advanced Presentations and Speaking
        As published: “Advanced Presentations and Speaking 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      9. COMM 4030
        Social Media Management
        As published: “Social Media Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Messaging and Human Interaction Emphasis Electives (9 Credits)

      11 items
      1. COMM 2150
        Global Communication and Culture
        As published: “Global Communication and Culture 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]”
        3
      2. COMM 2507
        Reporting and Writing for Sports Media
        As published: “Reporting and Writing for Sports Media 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. COMM 3150
        Nonverbal Communication
        As published: “Nonverbal Communication 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. COMM 3850
        Communication in Organizations
        As published: “Communication in Organizations 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. COMM 4240
        Technical Writing
        As published: “Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. COMM 4501
        Conflict Management
        As published: “Conflict Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. COMM 4502
        Corporate/Political Speechwriting and Analysis
        As published: “Corporate/Political Speechwriting and Analysis 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      8. COMM 4504
        Health Communication
        As published: “Health Communication 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      9. COMM 4506
        Family Communication
        As published: “Family Communication 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      10. COMM 4600
        Topics in Communication
        As published: “Topics in Communication 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      11. COMM 4890
        Internship in Communication
        As published: “Internship in Communication 1-9 Credit(s)”
        1-9

      Recommended Electives for Corporate and Strategic Communication Areas

      5 items
      1. COMM 2507
        Reporting and Writing for Sports Media
        As published: “Reporting and Writing for Sports Media 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. COMM 3850
        Communication in Organizations
        As published: “Communication in Organizations 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. COMM 4240
        Technical Writing
        As published: “Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. COMM 4501
        Conflict Management
        As published: “Conflict Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. COMM 4520
        Event Planning and Management
        As published: “Event Planning and Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Recommended Electives for Interpersonal and Relational Communication Area

      5 items
      1. COMM 2150
        Global Communication and Culture
        As published: “Global Communication and Culture 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]”
        3
      2. COMM 3150
        Nonverbal Communication
        As published: “Nonverbal Communication 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. COMM 3850
        Communication in Organizations
        As published: “Communication in Organizations 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. COMM 4504
        Health Communication
        As published: “Health Communication 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. COMM 4506
        Family Communication
        As published: “Family Communication 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Recommended Electives for Public Persuasion Communication Area

      2 items
      1. COMM 4502
        Corporate/Political Speechwriting and Analysis
        As published: “Corporate/Political Speechwriting and Analysis 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. COMM 4504
        Health Communication
        As published: “Health Communication 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Additional Recommended Electives

      1 item
      1. COMM 4890
        Internship in Communication
        As published: “Internship in Communication 1-9 Credit(s)”
        1-9

      Free Electives and University Requirements

      4 items
      1. A minimum of 120 total credits;
        Not resolved to a course
      2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
        Not resolved to a course
      3. 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
        Not resolved to a course
      4. 30 credits completed through SUU.
        Not resolved to a course
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