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Program checklist · Bachelor’s Degree

Communication - Strategic Communication 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.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230603
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230603_dcce3d8f
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)

0 items

    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 - Strategic Communication Curriculum (45 Credits)

    0 items

      Required Core Courses (12 Credits)

      4 items
      1. COMM 1010
        Introduction to Communication
        As published: “Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”
        3
      2. COMM 1130
        Writing for Communication
        As published: “Writing for Communication 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. COMM 3100
        Communication Theory
        As published: “Communication Theory 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. COMM 4000
        Research for Communication Careers
        As published: “Research for Communication Careers 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Strategic Communication 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 1450
        Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations
        As published: “Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. COMM 2030
        Social Media Branding
        As published: “Social Media Branding 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. COMM 2900
        Content Creation
        As published: “Content Creation 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. COMM 3030
        Social Media Strategies
        As published: “Social Media Strategies 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. COMM 3080
        Digital Design
        As published: “Digital Design 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. COMM 3900
        Strategic Campaigns 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      8. COMM 4040
        Advertising Psychology
        As published: “Advertising Psychology 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      9. COMM 4930
        Social Brand Lab
        As published: “Social Brand Lab 3 Credit(s) (total of 3 credits required)”
        3

      Strategic Communication Emphasis Electives (6 Credits)

      16 items
      1. COMM 1070
        Introduction to Visual Communication Graphics
        As published: “Introduction to Visual Communication Graphics 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. COMM 2200
        Video Production
        As published: “Video Production 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. COMM 2507
        Reporting and Writing for Sports Media
        As published: “Reporting and Writing for Sports Media 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. COMM 3090
        Digital Content Photography
        As published: “Digital Content Photography 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. COMM 3110
        Persuasion
        As published: “Persuasion 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. COMM 3502
        Practicum News Writing Lab
        As published: “Practicum News Writing Lab 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. COMM 3507
        Sports Public Relations
        As published: “Sports Public Relations 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      8. COMM 3850
        Communication in Organizations
        As published: “Communication in Organizations 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      9. COMM 3930
        Crisis Communication
        As published: “Crisis Communication 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      10. COMM 4030
        Social Media Management
        As published: “Social Media Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      11. COMM 4280
        Advertising Strategies
        As published: “Advertising Strategies 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      12. COMM 4502
        Corporate/Political Speechwriting and Analysis
        As published: “Corporate/Political Speechwriting and Analysis 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      13. COMM 4504
        Health Communication
        As published: “Health Communication 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      14. COMM 4520
        Event Planning and Management
        As published: “Event Planning and Management 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      15. COMM 4600
        Topics in Communication
        As published: “Topics in Communication 3 Credit(s) (variable topics - repeatable with different topic up to 9 credits toward major)”
        3
      16. 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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