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Program checklist · B.A.

Applied Communication

Utah Valley University · Orem, UT

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
09.0100
Total credits (published)
120
Credits (computed from items)
120
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230737
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230737_ca0ff957
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Program Requirements

0 items

    General Education Requirements

    general education · 9 items
    1. ENGL 1010
      Introduction to Academic Writing
      or: ENGL 1005 Foundations of Academic Writing
      3
    2. ENGL 2010
      3
    3. STAT 1040
      Introduction to Statistics
      or: STAT 1045 Introduction to Statistics with Algebra
      or: MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning
      or: MAT 1035 Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra
      or: MATH 1050 College Algebra
      or: MATH 1055 College Algebra with Preliminaries
      3
    4. Choose one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. HIST 1700
      American History
      As published: “American History (3)”
      3
    6. HIST 2700& HIST 2710
      US History to 1877and US History since 1877 (6)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. HIST 1740
      US Economic History
      As published: “US Economic History (3)”
      3
    8. POLS 1000
      American Heritage
      As published: “American Heritage (3)”
      3
    9. POLS 1100
      American National Government
      As published: “American National Government (3)”
      3

    Complete the following:

    0 items

      Distribution Courses:

      6 items
      1. Biology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. Physical Science
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. Humanities (Any Foreign Language 2020G/2020 course)
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      5. Fine Arts
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. Behavioral/Social Science
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Discipline Core Requirements

      major core · 6 items
      1. COMM 1020
        3
      2. COMM 1050
        3
      3. COMM 3020
        3
      4. COMM 3050
        3
      5. COMM 3190G
        3
      6. COMM 4930
        3

      Discipline Elective Requirements

      electives · 66 items
      1. Complete 20 credits within the Communication Major; 9 must be at the 3000-4000 level
        Not resolved to a course
        20
      2. COMM 1130
        Writing for the Mass Media
        As published: “Writing for the Mass Media (3)”
        3
      3. COMM 1500
        Introduction to Mass Communication
        As published: “Introduction to Mass Communication (3)”
        3
      4. COMM 1610
        Reporting for the Mass Media
        As published: “Reporting for the Mass Media (3)”
        3
      5. COMM 2020R
        Communication Field Experience
        As published: “Communication Field Experience (1-3)”
        1-3
      6. COMM 2070G
        Introduction to Gender and Communication
        As published: “Introduction to Gender and Communication (3)”
        3
      7. COMM 2100
        The News Editing Process
        As published: “The News Editing Process (3)”
        3
      8. COMM 2110
        Interpersonal Communication
        As published: “Interpersonal Communication (3)”
        3
      9. COMM 2115
        Introduction to Health Communication
        As published: “Introduction to Health Communication (3)”
        3
      10. COMM 2120
        Small Group Communication and Decision Making
        As published: “Small Group Communication and Decision Making (3)”
        3
      11. COMM 2140
        Media Literacy
        As published: “Media Literacy (undefined)”
        3
      12. COMM 2170G
        Race Class and Gender in U S Cinema
        As published: “Race Class and Gender in U S Cinema (3)”
        3
      13. COMM 2250
        Principles of Advertising
        As published: “Principles of Advertising (3)”
        3
      14. COMM 2270
        Argumentation
        As published: “Argumentation (3)”
        3
      15. COMM 2300
        Introduction to Public Relations and Strategic Communication
        As published: “Introduction to Public Relations and Strategic Communication (3)”
        3
      16. COMM 2510
        Visual Strategies for Communication Majors
        As published: “Visual Strategies for Communication Majors (3)”
        3
      17. COMM 2170
        Organizational Communication
        As published: “Organizational Communication (undefined)”
        3
      18. COMM 2790
        Magazine Writing
        As published: “Magazine Writing (3)”
        3
      19. COMM 2900R
        Independent Study
        As published: “Independent Study (1-3)”
        1-3
      20. COMM 3110
        Non Fiction Cinema History
        As published: “Non Fiction Cinema History (3)”
        3
      21. COMM 3130
        The Culture of Nature and Technology
        As published: “The Culture of Nature and Technology (3)”
        3
      22. COMM 3790
        Case Studies in Journalism
        As published: “Case Studies in Journalism (3)”
        3
      23. COMM 3160
        Social Media Analytics
        As published: “Social Media Analytics (3)”
        3
      24. COMM 3170G
        Ethnographic Methods for Communication Research
        As published: “Ethnographic Methods for Communication Research (3)”
        3
      25. COMM 3025
        Introduction to Qualitative Communication Research
        As published: “Introduction to Qualitative Communication Research (3)”
        3
      26. COMM 3040
        Media Ethics
        As published: “Media Ethics (3)”
        3
      27. COMM 3100
        Propaganda and Persuasion
        As published: “Propaganda and Persuasion (3)”
        3
      28. COMM 3290
        Photojournalism
        As published: “Photojournalism (3)”
        3
      29. COMM 3320G
        International Business Communication
        As published: “International Business Communication (3)”
        3
      30. COMM 3410
        Fundamentals of Mediation and Negotiation
        As published: “Fundamentals of Mediation and Negotiation (3)”
        3
      31. COMM 3420
        Communication and Conflict
        As published: “Communication and Conflict (3)”
        3
      32. COMM 3500
        Media Representation
        As published: “Media Representation (3)”
        3
      33. COMM 3500R
        Special Topics in Communication
        As published: “Special Topics in Communication (3)”
        3
      34. COMM 3510
        Visual Communication Theory
        As published: “Visual Communication Theory (3)”
        3
      35. COMM 3520
        Public Relations and Strategic Communication Case Studies
        As published: “Public Relations and Strategic Communication Case Studies (3)”
        3
      36. COMM 3530
        Public Relations and Strategic Communication Writing
        As published: “Public Relations and Strategic Communication Writing (3)”
        3
      37. COMM 3540
        Sports Public Relations
        As published: “Sports Public Relations (3)”
        3
      38. COMM 3560
        Public Relations Event and Media Coordination
        As published: “Public Relations Event and Media Coordination (3)”
        3
      39. COMM 3570
        Crisis Communication
        As published: “Crisis Communication (3)”
        3
      40. COMM 3580
        Fashion Public Relations and Strategic Communication
        As published: “Fashion Public Relations and Strategic Communication (3)”
        3
      41. COMM 3610
        Health Communication and Culture
        As published: “Health Communication and Culture (3)”
        3
      42. COMM 3660
        Investigative Reporting
        As published: “Investigative Reporting (3)”
        3
      43. COMM 3680
        Advertising Media Planning
        As published: “Advertising Media Planning (3)”
        3
      44. COMM 3690
        Creative Strategy in Communication Campaigns
        As published: “Creative Strategy in Communication Campaigns (3)”
        3
      45. COMM 3700
        Free Expression in a Democratic Society
        As published: “Free Expression in a Democratic Society (3)”
        3
      46. COMM 3780
        Mormons Media and Culture
        As published: “Mormons Media and Culture (3)”
        3
      47. COMM 4010G
        Communication Education
        As published: “Communication Education (3)”
        3
      48. COMM 4110
        Interpersonal Communication Theory and Research
        As published: “Interpersonal Communication Theory and Research (3)”
        3
      49. COMM 4115
        Advanced Health Communication
        As published: “Advanced Health Communication (3)”
        3
      50. COMM 4120
        Group Communication
        As published: “Group Communication (3)”
        3
      51. COMM 4125
        Applied Survey Research
        As published: “Applied Survey Research (3)”
        3
      52. COMM 4170
        Contemporary Issues in Organizational Communication
        As published: “Contemporary Issues in Organizational Communication (3)”
        3
      53. COMM 4180
        Communication and Social Behavior
        As published: “Communication and Social Behavior (3)”
        3
      54. COMM 4190
        Family Communication
        As published: “Family Communication (3)”
        3
      55. COMM 4250
        Communication and Leadership
        As published: “Communication and Leadership (3)”
        3
      56. COMM 4310
        Communication Executive Lecture Series
        As published: “Communication Executive Lecture Series (3)”
        3
      57. COMM 4500
        Media and Politics
        As published: “Media and Politics (3)”
        3
      58. COMM 4630
        Wolverine Student Public Relations and Strategic Communication Firm
        As published: “Wolverine Student Public Relations and Strategic Communication Firm (3)”
        3
      59. COMM 4790R
        Journalism Workshop
        As published: “Journalism Workshop (3)”
        3
      60. COMM 4810R
        Internship
        As published: “Internship (3,6)”
        6
      61. COMM 4830
        Competitive Case Studies
        As published: “Competitive Case Studies (3)”
        3
      62. COMM 4850
        Public Relations and Strategic Communication Campaigns
        As published: “Public Relations and Strategic Communication Campaigns (3)”
        3
      63. COMM 4970R
        Independent Study
        As published: “Independent Study (1-3)”
        1-3
      64. COMM 3115
        Communicating in Environments
        As published: “Communicating in Environments (3)”
        3
      65. COMM 3120
        Fundamentals of New and Social Media
        As published: “Fundamentals of New and Social Media (3)”
        3
      66. COMM 3140
        Social Media Content Creation Strategy
        As published: “Social Media Content Creation Strategy (3)”
        3

      B.A. Elective Requirements

      electives · 1 item
      1. One foreign language
        Not resolved to a course
        12

      Electives

      electives · 1 item
      1. Students may complete any courses - a total of 40 upper-division credits will be required for graduation (see academic advisor).
        Not resolved to a course
        39
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