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Program checklist · Bachelor of Science

Communication (BS), Public Relations and Strategic Communication Emphasis

Weber State University · Ogden, UT

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Program
Award
Bachelor of Science
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
13.1339
Credits (computed from items)
138-144
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230782
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230782_727e711d
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Communication Major

25 items
  1. Program Prerequisite: Not required.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Minor: Students may complete a minor approved by their academic advisor OR one of the tracks associated with any of the six interdisciplinary emphasis areas: Civic Advocacy, Digital Media, Interpersonal & Family Communication, Multimedia Journalism, Organizational Communication, and Public Relations & Advertising. A student may not receive both a major and a minor from the Department of Communication.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses is required for this major (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable), in addition to an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher for all courses.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Credit-Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. A total of 40 upper-division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Between 27-35 credits of upper-division are required within the major, depending on the selected emphasis.
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Program Code: Communication (3017) with emphasis code Civic Advocacy (3051), Communication Studies/Communication Teaching (3016), Digital Media(3068), Interpersonal & Family (3053), Multimedia Journalism (3069), Multimedia Journalism/Communication Teaching (3070), Organizational Communication (3054), Public Relations and Strategic Communication (3123).
    Not resolved to a course
  6. CIPC: Communication (090101) with emphasis code Civic Advocacy (090904), Communication Studies/Communication Teaching (131399), Digital Media(090199), Interpersonal & Family (090101), Multimedia Journalism (099999), Multimedia Journalism/Communication Teaching (131399), Organizational Communication (090901), Public Relations and Strategic Communication (090999).​
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Writing: Write at a level expected of a professional communicator in a selected emphasis area.
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Diversity: Be sensitive to difference and discrimination in society and value diversity.
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Career Readiness: Be prepared to enter a professional career or graduate school.
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Critical thinking: Use critical thinking to analyze information from a variety of perspectives for understanding, persuasive argument or problem solving.
    Not resolved to a course
  11. Law/Ethics: Understand communication law and ethics to enable legal and ethical communication.
    Not resolved to a course
  12. Theory: Understand how various communication theories have been developed, applied, and evaluated.
    Not resolved to a course
  13. Research: Find peer-reviewed or professional research studies, be familiar with a variety of research methods, and interpret and analyze research data.
    Not resolved to a course
  14. History: Know the history of the communication discipline and its societal and professional implications.
    Not resolved to a course
  15. Media: Use and produce media to communicate messages.
    Not resolved to a course
  16. Interpersonal/Small Group: Facilitate successful communication in interpersonal situations and small group settings.
    Not resolved to a course
  17. Listening: Listen actively to acquire and analyze information.
    Not resolved to a course
  18. Speaking: Speak clearly and persuasively in a one-on-one interpersonal interaction, and in front of small and large groups in a variety of contexts.
    Not resolved to a course
  19. Civic Advocacy
    Not resolved to a course
  20. Digital Media
    Not resolved to a course
  21. Interpersonal & Family Communication
    Not resolved to a course
  22. Multimedia Journalism
    Not resolved to a course
  23. Organizational Communication
    Not resolved to a course
  24. Public Relations & Advertising
    Not resolved to a course
  25. Social Media & Data Analytics
    Not resolved to a course

Major Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree

0 items

    Required Courses for Major (24 credit hours)

    8 items
    1. COMM 1020 HU
      3
    2. COMM 1130
      3
    3. COMM 2110
      3
    4. COMM 3000
      3
    5. COMM 3150
      3
    6. COMM 3650
      3
    7. COMM 4890
      1-3
    8. COMM 4990
      3

    Courses Required to Fulfill the BS (12 credit hours)

    13 items
    1. COMM 3000
      3
    2. COMM 3150
      3
    3. GEOG 1000
      3
    4. GEO 1030 PS
      3
    5. GEO 1350 PS
      3
    6. HNRS 1500 PS
      3
    7. PHYS 1010 PS
      3
    8. BTNY 1370 LS
      3
    9. HNRS 1510 LS
      3
    10. NUTR 1020
      3
    11. HLTH 1020 LS
      3
    12. ZOOL 1020 LS
      3
    13. ZOOL 1030 LS
      3

    Public Relations & Strategic Communication Emphasis (45 credit hours)

    5 items
    1. Copywriting
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Health Care Public Relations
      Not resolved to a course
    3. International Public Relations
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Marketing
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Visual Communication
      Not resolved to a course

    Required Courses (21 credit hours)

    9 items
    1. COMM 3892
      INT - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience with Public Relations
      or: COMM 3840 - Data Visualization and Storytelling
      1-3
    2. COMM 3350
      3
    3. COMM 3400
      3
    4. COMM 3440
      3
    5. COMM 3850
      3
    6. COMM 4400
      3
    7. COMM 4440
      3
    8. Non-Communication Requirement for Major
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. MKTG 3010
      3

    Three of the following courses (9 credit hours)

    18 items
    1. COMM 1500
      3
    2. COMM 2200
      3
    3. COMM 2250 HU
      3
    4. COMM 2400
      3
    5. COMM 2820
      3
    6. COMM 3080
      3
    7. COMM 3090
      3
    8. COMM 3100
      3
    9. COMM 3120
      3
    10. COMM 3130
      3
    11. COMM 3220
      3
    12. COMM 3460
      3
    13. COMM 3550
      3
    14. COMM 3740
      3
    15. COMM 3820
      3
    16. COMM 3840
      3
    17. COMM 3892
      1-3
    18. COMM 4500
      3

    Elective Courses (15 credit hours)

    0 items
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