College of Liberal Arts
The following text is taken from The University of Findlay's current undergraduate and/or graduate catalog. To receive your bachelor of arts degree from The University of Findlay, you must also complete BA/Graduation and Degree Requirements in addition to your communication curriculum.
A major in digital media consists of COMM 180, 217, 216 or 312, 280, 320, 391, 400, 410, 428 (three hours minimum); COMM 308 or 330; ENGL 270, 307; ART 205, 216, 314; COMM 240 or MRKT 326 or ENGL 301; plus multimedia electives of CSCI 270, 285, and COMM 480 or motion production electives of COMM 225, 260, and 461.A major in health communication consists of COMM 180, 216 or 312, 217, 219, 315, 320, 330, 391, 400, 410, 428 (minimum of one hour); HEPR 220; ENGL 270; plus 14 hours from the following: COMM 170, 218, 265, 303, 304, 308, 316, 335, 428, 440, COMM 385 or MRKT 445, COMM 240 or MRKT 326, BUAD 220, ENGL 260, HEPR 150, 205, 305, 355, BIOL 201, 201L, CHEM 111 and 111L or CHEM 130 and 130L. Health communication majors are strongly encouraged to complete a minor relevant to their career goals.
A major in journalism consists of COMM 170, 180, 216 or 312, 217, 230, 280, 317, 320, 391 (must be taken twice), 400, 410, 428 (three hours of internship credit); ENGL 270; POLS 110, 111, or 203; and all the courses in one of the following tracks. Print and Online Media Track consists of COMM 308 or 330; ENGL 265, 360, 360L, and 370. Broadcast Journalism Track consists of COMM 120, 225, 260, 350, and 361. Students with a major in journalism are strongly encouraged to minor in political science, marketing, digital media, or another discipline relevant to their career goals.A major in organizational communication-interpersonal track consists of COMM 170, 218, 265, 312, 313, 315, 316, 320, 330, 335, 391 (one hour), 410, 428 (three hours), 440. In addition, a student must complete six hours from the following courses: COMM 216, 303, 304, PSYC 213, 240.A major in organizational communication-professional track consists of COMM 170, 218, 265, 312, 313, 315, 316, 320, 330, 335, 391 (one hour), 410, 428 (three hours), 440. In addition, a student must complete six hours from the following courses: COMM 385, BUAD 220, 311, MRKT 326, 445.A major in organizational communication-public track consists of COMM 170, 218, 265, 312, 313, 315, 316, 320, 330, 335, 391 (one hour), 410, 428 (three hours), 440. In addition, a student must complete six hours from the following courses: COMM 211, 230, 255, 385, 413.A major in public relations consists of COMM 170, 180, 216 or 312, 217, 230, 240, 317, 320, 330, 341, 391, 400, 410, 428 (two internships, one credit each); ENGL 260, 270; and six hours of elective courses (not including competency courses) as approved by adviser. Recommended electives include courses in digital media, communication, marketing, English, graphic design, business administration, psychology, and language and culture studies. Public relations majors are strongly encouraged to minor in marketing, writing, or another discipline relevant to their career goals.A minor in digital media consists of COMM 180, 280, 308, 391, 480; ART 375; and three semester hours of electives chosen from the following: COMM 225, 260; ART 216, 250; or ENGL 490.A minor in health communication consists of COMM 216, 219; HEPR 150; three courses from COMM 218, 240, 320, 440, or HEPR 355; plus ENGL 260 or 270 and 270L. Communication majors are required to take HEPR 355.A minor in interpersonal communication consists of COMM 216, 218, 312, 315, and nine semester hours of electives chosen from the following: COMM 211, 265, 303, 304, 320, 335, 385, 413, and 440.A minor in mass communication consists of COMM 170, 230, 270; ENGL 270, 270L; COMM 225 or 260; ENGL 260, COMM 240, 341, or 400.A minor in political communication consists of COMM 225; POLS 301; COMM 240 or 341; BUAD 220 or MRKT 326; and nine hours from COMM 211, 400, 413, HIST 120, POLS 333, and MRKT 477.A minor in public relations consists of COMM 170, 240, 260, 341; ENGL 270; and ENGL 260 or 271.