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Communication
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
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Requirements and Core Courses |
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—Bachelor of Arts in Communication The major requires at least 39 hours in the department. Students may select a course of study from any of the following five main communication sequences: • Advertising • Broadcasting • Applied Intercultural Communication • Journalism • Public Relations Students may also devise a general communication curriculum that draws upon courses from all five areas. A degree program in media and the law is also offered. Each student will complete the requirements of the chosen sequence and accumulate an emphasis of 18 hours (half at the 300- and 400-level) in a second department. At least 75 of the 120 hours required for the bachelor of arts in communication must be taken in other departments. Transfer students, in meeting the requirements of their chosen sequence, must take a minimum of 15 credit hours in the school. Students have three options to meet the enrichment/internship requirements: • 6 hours of internship credit • 3 hours of internship credit and 3 upper division core • 6 hours of upper division core REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINING PROGRAM To certify a major in communication, a student must meet the following minimum requirements: • Complete Com 101, 245, 265, 295, and ComSt 102. • Earn a grade no lower than C in Com 295. • Communication GPA and overall GPA are averaged together; the students with the highest number get in. • Students transferring into the department with 55 or more hours should complete the certification requirements within two semesters. All students should certify before earning 90 credit hours. REQUIRED COMMUNICATION COURSES All communication majors complete the following communication core, as well as any courses required by their chosen program of study: Com 101—Mass Communication, Society, & Theory Com 245—Language and Human Behavior Com 265-Murrow Legacy Com 295—Media Writing ComSt 102—Public Speaking: Theory, Models, and Practice Six credits of enrichment/internship A minor in general communication is available. NOTE: Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate. |
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Suggested Strengths, Interests, and Preparation |
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Communication majors need to write and/or speak clearly and effectively. |
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Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You |
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• English • Marketing • Theatre Arts |
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Contact Information |
| Edward R. Murrow College of Communication |
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Communication Addition 101 Washington State University PO Box 642520 Pullman, WA 99164-2520 |
| communication@wsu.edu |
| 509-335-7333 |
Strengths of the Program
- WSU has the only program in the Northwest with all six communication sequences: advertising, broadcasting, communication, journalism, public relations, and communication studies.
- WSU is ranked fourth in the nation for its television news and first in the Northwest for its public relations sequence.
- The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication is highly regarded nationwide by professionals and wins Emmys for student productions.
- WSU offers the only comprehensive broadcast program in the state of Washington, including one of the nation's few nightly, student-produced TV newscasts.
- WSU's professors win awards for their teaching and professional work, are nationally ranked for their research, and emphasize high standards in the tradition of Edward R. Murrow.
- Gain valuable experience at KWSU-TV (public television station), KUGR (student radio station), and Cable 8 (student-run television station).
- The Murrow College's state-of-the-art resources include a writing lab, an advanced graphics computer lab, TV production studios and editing suites, and audio labs.