1999-2000 - The University of Scranton

COMMUNICATION
DR. ROBERT P. SADOWSKI, Chairperson
The Department of Communication embraces the fields of broadcasting (radio and
television), cable, film, journalism, advertising, public relations, and speech. Although the
media are interrelated, students may concentrate in one of these fields. Some students, however,
will seek a mixture or subspecialty which combines study in several Communication
areas. The department will adapt each student’s curriculum to his or her goals, and for this
reason individual student advising by the Communication faculty is a high priority.
Students who major in Communication become knowledgeable about the subject matter
from both humanistic and scientific perspectives. They also have several opportunities to
acquire on-the-job experiences through departmental internships, as well as individualized
study available through faculty directed projects and theses. A Communication degree program
prepares students for professional careers and advanced studies. In addition, courses
are designed to serve students in other departments of the University by developing their
oral and written communication skills.
A student wishing to earn a B.A. degree in Communication must satisfactorily complete
a minimum of 36 semester hours from the Department of Communication course
offerings. Included among these 36 hours are six core courses which are required for all
Communication majors.
DEGREE OFFERINGS AND REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 36 hours in Communication subjects, including the following six required
core courses:
COMM 110 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 120 Mass Communication
COMM 210 Logical and Rhetorical Analysis
COMM 220 Responsibility in Communication
COMM 310 Mass Communication Law
COMM 410 Communication Theory and Research
MINOR. A student wishing to minor in Communication must satisfactorily complete 18
hours to be selected with the approval of the Department Chair. Nine of these hours must
come from the following three options:
1) either COMM 110 Interpersonal Communication
or COMM 120 Mass Communication
2) either COMM 210 Logical and Rhetorical Analysis
or COMM 220 Responsibility in Communication
3) either COMM 310 Mass Communication Law
or COMM 410 Communication Theory and Research.
(COMM 100 and COMM 484 do not count toward the minor.)
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