BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Communication Studies
Suggested course sequencing: 15 semester hours is recommended; however, many students attend summer school or transfer high school dual enrollment.
This degree program can be completed in eight semesters. All statements concerning requirements, prerequisites, conditions or other matters are for informational purposes and subject to change. Effective academic advisement is a partnership, with advisees sharing in the responsibility.
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The following degree plan, last reviewed 10-13-2020, is based on the 2020-21 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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| General Education - The Arts | 3 |
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| General Education - Life Sciences | 4 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Second semester (spring)
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| General Education - Humanities | 3 |
| General Education - Public Issues | 3 |
| General Education - Social & Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Third semester (fall)
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| General Education - Physical Sciences | 3 |
| General Education - Social & Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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| General Education - Writing II | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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| COM 332 or other listed COM elective | 3 |
| COM 336 or other listed COM elective | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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| COM (or any) elective | 3 |
| COM (or any) elective | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Seventh semester (fall)
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| COM 405 or other listed COM elective | 3 |
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| COM (or any) elective | 3 |
| COM (or any) elective | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
Eighth semester (spring)
| Courses | Hours |
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| COM 495 or other listed COM elective | 3 |
| COM (or any) elective | 3 |
| COM (or any) elective | 3 |
| COM (or any) elective | 3 |
| COM (or any) elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
This is a comprehensive major and does not require a minor or second major.