Communication Major
- Program Prerequisite: Not required.
- Minor: There is no minor required for students majoring in Communication, although a minor is an option for students who choose to concentrate in Journalism or Public Relations & Advertising. A student may not receive both a major and a minor from the Department of Communication.
- Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses 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.
- 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 and 35 of these are required within the major, depending on the selected concentration.
To enroll in upper division Communication courses, a student must be admitted as a major or hold upper division standing in the university.
Students must successfully complete at least 50 percent of their Communication course work at Weber State University in order to receive a major or a minor in Communication
Advisement
Students are encouraged to meet with the appropriate department advisor depending on their selected interdisciplinary concentration. Refer to the Communication Department Web page for a current list of department advisors – weber.edu/communication.
Admission Requirements
Declare your program of study at the Communication department office, Elizabeth Hall 330. No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program.
General Education
Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science requirements. See specific requirements for the BA and BS under the major course requirements. The following courses, required for the Communication major, will also satisfy general education requirements: COMM 1020 , COMM 2010 , and COMM 2110 .
Interdisciplinary Concentration
select one of the following:
- Civic Advocacy
- Electronic Media
- Interpersonal & Family Communication
- Journalism
- Organizational Communication
- Public Relations & Advertising
Major Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree
Students must successfully complete a series of foundation, core, depth and breadth courses.
Foundation Courses – Communication courses required for admission to the major.
Core Courses – Communication courses required of all Communication majors regardless of their chosen concentrations.
Depth Courses – required and elective Communication courses that are specified and vary based on the interdisciplinary concentration and area of specialization selected.
Breadth Courses – required and elective courses from non-Communication departments within the University that are specified and vary based on the interdisciplinary concentration and area of specialization selected.
Foundation Courses for all Majors (9 credit hours)
Core Courses for all Majors (15 credit hours)
Electronic Media Interdisciplinary Concentration (44-45 credit hours)
A concentration in Electronic Media will teach students about the importance of deadlines, budgets and the impact their actions have on a production team. Advanced students will gain understanding about the art and power of communicating messages through video, audio and the web. The Electronic Media interdisciplinary concentration includes emphases in:
Audio Production: gain skills in digital editing, on-air performance, management and sales primarily in preparation for a career in radio and audio production.
Broadcast News: gain skills in reporting, editing, shooting, anchoring, directing and studio production for careers both in front of and behind the camera in television news.
Entertainment: acquire skills in production, writing and content development to prepare to pursue further graduate study and careers within the entertainment industry.
Video Production: acquire skills in studio and field production and writing to create institutional, educational and commercial video productions.
Depth Courses (27 credit hours)
One of the following courses (3 credit hours):
Four of the following courses (12 credit hours):_
Breadth Courses (17-18 credit hours)
One of the following courses (2-3 credit hours):
See department advisor about which of these three courses to take for the specific program of study, and for an approved list of additional non-Communication Department elective breadth courses (15 credit hours).
