Bachelor of Arts in Communication
The Communication major requires a minor or second major. Students are encouraged to carefully consider their career aspirations when making this choice. Relevant options include minors in such fields as Business Administration, Creative Writing, Design, English, Entrepreneurship, Film Studies, French, International Studies, Non-Profit Management, Political Science, Pre-Law, Public History, Public Relations, Psychology, Photography, Spanish, or Speech and Performance.
A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses in the discipline in the major.
Coursework must include at least 30 credit hours earned at 300-level or above, of which 12 credit hours must be in the major.
See 4-year major guides for recommended order in which to take courses.
https://www.lander.edu/academics/registrars-office/major-guides.html
General Education Requirements
(For approved courses, see General Education: www.lander.edu/gen-ed.)
Students must earn a "C" or better in ENGL 101, ENGL 102 and SPCH 101.
If all of the General Education requirements are met and/or waived, and the credit hours do not add up to at least 30, the General Education requirements are not complete. If below 30, additional General Education courses from any category must be taken until the total hours add up to at least 30 hours.
Major Program Requirements
Major Program Core Requirements
Major Program Additional Requirements
Communication majors are required to complete foreign language study through the intermediate level (SPAN 203 or FREN 203). Students who place above the 203 Intermediate level are exempt from this requirement.
| **101-level Foreign Language | 0-3 |
| **102-level Foreign Language | 0-3 |
| **200-level Foreign Language | 0-3 |
Introductory Communication Courses (3 hours)
(Choose 3 credit hours from the following)
Advanced Communication Courses (12 hours)
(Choose 12 credit hours from the following)
Visual Communication Courses (3 hours)
(Choose 3 credit hours from the following)
Experiential Learning Courses (6 hours)
And choose three credit hours from the following options
Additional Electives (28-37 hours)
(This includes hours for a required minor or double major)
At least 3 credit hours may need to be 300-level or above.
The remaining hours may be at any level.
Browse entire course list here.
Total Credit Hours: 120