Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

304 / COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Communication
Studies
Faculty
Chairperson: Abhik Roy
Professors: Abhik Roy, Dean Scheibel
Associate Professors: Barbara J. Busse, Jay B. Busse
Assistant Professors: Paige Pettyjohn Edley,
Michele Hammers, Annika Hylmö, JongHwa Lee,
Nina Maria Reich, Kyra L. Pearson
Objectives
We study communication as a practical and theoretical art
form, one that is integral to understanding and contributing
to the social world. Our major emphasizes the construction
and critical analysis of a variety of communication forms.
Communication Studies courses focus on the history,
theory, and criticism of all forms of human communication,
concentrating on people as symbol users. Coursework
promotes the study and application of communication
theory and practice. The major program provides an
emphasis in rhetoric and public address and organizational
communication, with additional coursework in interpersonal
communication and social influence.
Communication Studies majors learn advanced oral and
written communication skills and acquire internship
opportunities that provide them with valuable experiences
in their future careers. Students are prepared to work in
the business world, in nonprofit organizations, and in fields
such as education, government, and media. They also are
prepared for further study in graduate and professional
programs in communication, law, and business.
Major Requirements: (42 semester hours)
Lower Division Requirements:
12 semester hours of lower division: CMST 130, 170,
and 203 and 204 (both completed with a grade of
C [2.0] or better). CMST 100 or 206 must be taken
to fulfill the communication skills requirement in the
University core.
Upper Division Requirements:
30 semester hours of upper division: Satisfactory
completion of CMST 351, 352, 451, and 452 (all
four completed with a grade of C [2.0] or better). Six
courses of “communication applications” selected
from CMST 330, 335, 336, 375, 376, 385, 386,
387, 393, 490, or 495.
Minor Requirements: (18 semester hours)
Lower Division Requirements:
6 semester hours of lower division: CMST 203 and
204 (both completed with a grade of C [2.0] or
better).
Upper Division Requirements:
12 semester hours of upper division: CMST 351 or
352 (completed with a grade of C [2.0] or better), and
three courses selected from CMST 330, 335, 336,
375, 376, 385, 386, 387, or 393.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester S.H.
or
CMST 100
CMST 206
Public Speaking ............................. 3
Critical Thinking & Comm ............. (3)
CMST 170 Intrpsnl & Sml Grp Comm ............... 3
ENGL 110 College Writing .............................. 3
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
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Spring Semester S.H.
CMST 130 Argumentation & Debate ................. 3
CMST 203 Fndtns of Comm Theory ................. 3
MATH 102 Quantitative Skills .......................... 3
MATH 103 Quantitative Skills Lab .................... 0
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
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Sophomore Year
Fall Semester S.H.
CMST 204 Intro Rsrch Comm Studies .............. 3
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
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