Communication Studies Transfer Pathway

The MSUM Communication Studies program focuses on learning to bridge the gap between the study of psychology and sociology by seeking to better understand human communication through social scientific practices. You'll also focus on developing interpersonal, group and team communication skills. 

About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Admission Requirements

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 110 Intro to Communication Studies 3
COMM 301 Business & Professional Communication (WI) 3
COMM Emphasis Course* 3
Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 6
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *Students may select from the following emphasis areas in consultation with their advisor: Communication Training & Development, Event Planning & Promotion, Sports Communication, or Sales Communication

 

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 410 Rhetoric of Popular Culture 3
COMM Emphasis Course* 3
COMM Emphasis Course* 3
Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 6
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • WI: Writing Intensive course
  • Students should select another writing intensive course at the 200 level or higher for one of their electives or emphasis courses during their MSUM coursework.

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 310 Rhetorical Theory & Criticism (WI) 3
COMM 315 Communication Theory 3
COMM 319 Communication Research Methods 3
COMM Emphasis Course 3
COMM Emphasis Course 3
Semester Credits Total 15

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
COMM 311 Principles of Persuasion 3
COMM 496 Senior Seminar 3
COMM Emphasis Course 3
COMM Emphasis Course 3
Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Award: BA

Degree: Communication Studies

Total Credits: 60

Some electives from the college may have equivalencies to MSUM requirements. Sixty credits are still needed to complete the degree. Other MSUM electives should be taken to fulfill the needed credits.

At least 40 credits for the degree must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

MSUM may change the requirements and timing of semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.

LASC Courses
Writing Intensive Courses