Three emphases are available to students majoring in communication studies. The emphasis in rhetoric and public communication offers courses in theory, practice, and criticism appropriate for study in the general field of human communication. The emphasis in media studies combines courses in general communication with courses in mass communication theory, history, criticism, and production. The emphasis in organizational/ corporate communication combines a common core of courses in communication with courses which examine communication systems, training, and consulting, as well as advertising, and corporate advocacy in business, community, and governmental organizations.
Under no circumstances will the Department of Communication accept more than 18 semester hours of transfer credit for application to the major in communication studies at NIU.
Requirements outside Department (B.A., 0-12; B.S., 10-15)
For the B.A. degree
Fulfillment of B.A. foreign language requirement (0-12)
See “Foreign Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree” in the Other Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.
For the B.S. degree
Mathematics/laboratory science sequence (10-15)
See “College Requirement for the B.S. Degree” in the Other Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.
Total Hours for Emphasis 1, Rhetoric and Public Communication: 38-50 (B.A.) OR 48-53 (B.S.)
Six courses from the following in consultation with adviser (18)
Of these 18 semester hours, no more than 9 may be at the 300 level, and no more than 6 may be in JOUR courses. Students should choose additional courses up to the limit of 50 semester hours in the major which will enhance their own program. Profiles of suggested courses of study are available for students interested in corporate video production, corporate interactive video, broadcast production, and cultural studies.
Requirements outside Department (B.A., 0-12; B.S., 10-15)
For the B.A. degree Fulfillment of B.A. foreign language requirement (0-12)
See “Foreign Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree” in the Other Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.
For the B.S. degree Mathematics/laboratory science sequence (10-15)
See “College Requirement for the B.S. Degree” in the Other Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.
Total Hours for Emphasis 2, Media Studies: 37-49 (B.A.) OR 47-52 (B.S.)
Emphasis 3. Organizational/Corporate Communication
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