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BA: Communication, Organizational Communication Emphasis 2023-2024

CI’s Communication Program is dedicated to developing students’ understanding of human communication processes as symbolic and meaningful, with particular emphases in Health Communication, Environmental Communication and Organizational Communication.

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  • FALL: SEMESTER ONE

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    COMM101Public Speaking3Major & GEA1
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 - Written Communication3GEA2Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions
    GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3GEDSee catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3OtherUS HistoryChoose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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    Semester One Considerations:

    • Enroll in at least 30 units a year (average 15 units a semester) to graduate in 4 years
    • All COMM major courses must be completed with a C- or better to apply toward the Communication major.
    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    SPRING: SEMESTER TWO

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    COMM200Intro to Communications Studies3Major & GEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4 – Mathematics - Quantitative Reasoning3GEB4MATH 201 is the recommended Math courses by major or any other B4 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions
    POLS150American Political Institutions3GE & GraduationD/AIR:CA Local & State GovtDouble-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements
    GEStudent's ChoiceF - Ethnic Studies3GEF/Multicultural PerspectivesAlso fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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    Semester Two Considerations:

    • Join a student group (COMM Club or Dolphin Radio Recommended)
    • Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
    • Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
    • Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

  • FALL: SEMESTER THREE

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    COMM205Intro to Communications Research3Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Sciences4GEB1/B3Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions"
    GE/ LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GE & GraduationC2/LanguageUnits may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3GEC1See catalog for course titles & descriptions
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary2GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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    Semester Three Considerations:

    • Consider adding a minor, meet with major advisor or faculty advisor (Visual Media Communication Recommended)

    SPRING: SEMESTER FOUR

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    COMM210, or
    220, or
    225    		COMM 210: Interpersonal Communication, or
    COMM 220: Group Communication, or
    COMM 225: Professional Communication    		3MajorStudent picks one course from the following: COMM 210, 220, or 225
    GEStudent's ChoiceEither C1 or C23GEAdditional CSee catalog for course titles & descriptions
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3Major & GEB2/B3Take B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3GEESee catalog for course titles & descriptions
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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    Semester Four Considerations:

    • Seek a leadership position in a student organization
    • Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
    • Consider adding a minor
    • Prepare a resume

  • FALL: SEMESTER FIVE

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