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Program checklist · Communication Studies Major

Communication Studies Major

Randolph-Macon College · Ashland, VA

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Program
Award
Communication Studies Major
Total credits (published)
33
Credits (computed from items)
33
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
233295
CourseShelf checklist
CK_233295_743e41c2
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Bachelor of Arts

0 items

    Introduction & Skills (4 courses)

    15 items
    1. COMM 201
      - Introduction to Communication Studies
      As published: “Introduction to Communication Studies”
      3
    2. COMM 210
      - Public Speaking
      As published: “Public Speaking”
      3
    3. COMM 215
      - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication
      As published: “Interpersonal and Small Group Communication”
      3
    4. Select one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. COMM 225
      - Media Writing
      As published: “Media Writing”
      3
    6. COMM 230
      - Podcasting
      As published: “Podcasting”
      3
    7. COMM 235
      - Interviewing
      As published: “Interviewing”
      3
    8. ENGL 300
      - Advanced Expository Writing
      As published: “Advanced Expository Writing”
      3
    9. ENGL 306
      - Creative Writing
      As published: “Creative Writing”
      3
    10. ENGL 307
      - Creative Nonfiction
      As published: “Creative Nonfiction”
      3
    11. ENGL/JOUR 374
      News Writing I
      Not resolved to a course
    12. ENGL/JOUR 376
      Feature Writing
      Not resolved to a course
    13. FILM 261
      - Writing for Film
      As published: “Writing for Film”
      3
    14. FILM 262
      - Filmmaking
      As published: “Filmmaking”
      3
    15. HONR 117
      - The Art of Facilitation
      As published: “The Art of Facilitation”
      3

    Upper-level content (4 courses)

    0 items

      Human Communication

      9 items
      1. Select one of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. COMM 305
        - Health Communication
        As published: “Health Communication”
        3
      3. COMM 312
        - Communication in Organizations
        As published: “Communication in Organizations”
        3
      4. COMM 330
        - Communicating in Relationships
        As published: “Communicating in Relationships”
        3
      5. COMM 331
        - Communication & Conflict Management
        As published: “Communication & Conflict Management”
        3
      6. COMM 332
        - Intercultural Communication
        As published: “Intercultural Communication”
        3
      7. COMM 334
        - Leadership Communication
        As published: “Leadership Communication”
        3
      8. COMM/GSWS 361
        Gender Issues in Communication
        Not resolved to a course
      9. COMM 382
        - Special Topics
        As published: “Special Topics”
        3

      Mass Communication/Media

      10 items
      1. Select one of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. COMM/JOUR 303
        Media Law and Ethics
        Not resolved to a course
      3. COMM 305
        - Health Communication
        As published: “Health Communication”
        3
      4. COMM/PSCI 308
        American Campaigns and Elections
        Not resolved to a course
      5. COMM/GSWS 361
        Gender Issues in Communication
        Not resolved to a course
      6. COMM 362
        - Media & Diversity
        As published: “Media & Diversity”
        3
      7. COMM 363
        - Public Relations
        As published: “Public Relations”
        3
      8. COMM 364
        - Broadcasting
        As published: “Broadcasting”
        3
      9. COMM 365
        - New Media
        As published: “New Media”
        3
      10. COMM 383
        - Special Topics
        As published: “Special Topics”
        3

      Rhetoric

      8 items
      1. Select one of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. COMM 306
        - Presidential Rhetoric
        As published: “Presidential Rhetoric”
        3
      3. COMM 309
        - American Public Address
        As published: “American Public Address”
        3
      4. COMM 313
        - Rhetoric of Place and Space
        As published: “Rhetoric of Place and Space”
        3
      5. COMM 314
        - Visual Rhetorics
        As published: “Visual Rhetorics”
        3
      6. COMM 315
        - Rhetoric of the Body
        As published: “Rhetoric of the Body”
        3
      7. COMM 320
        - Argumentation
        As published: “Argumentation”
        3
      8. COMM 384
        - Special Topics
        As published: “Special Topics”
        3

      Upper-level Elective

      electives · 6 items
      1. Select one additional upper-level content course from among the courses listed above or from among the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. COMM 380
        - Special Topics
        As published: “Special Topics”
        3
      3. COMM 381
        - Special Topics
        As published: “Special Topics”
        3
      4. COMM 450
        - Internship in Communication Studies (Unpaid)
        As published: “Internship in Communication Studies (Unpaid)”
        3
      5. COMM 451
        - Internship in Communication Studies (Unpaid)
        As published: “Internship in Communication Studies (Unpaid)”
        3
      6. COMM 457
        - Internship in Communications Studies (Paid)
        As published: “Internship in Communications Studies (Paid)”
        3

      or a relevant course outside the department with chair approval 1

      0 items

        Theory/Method & Capstone (3 courses)

        0 items

          Theory/Method 2

          2 items
          1. COMM 300
            - Communication Theories
            As published: “Communication Theories”
            3
          2. COMM 302
            - Communication Research Methods
            As published: “Communication Research Methods”
            3

          Capstone

          1 item
          1. COMM 490
            - Senior Capstone in Communication Studies
            As published: “Senior Capstone in Communication Studies”
            3
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