BA in Communication Studies
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Communication Studies. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SGE)050 | 3 | Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)040 | 4-5 |
| COMS 130, 131, or 144 (Core 34: Communications (SGE))020* | 3 | COMS 207 or 232 | 3 |
| 1st Semester Language (BA Second Language)2 | 5 | 2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 1 | ||
| 15 | 15-16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SGE)050 | 3 | Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 |
| 3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 3 | 4th Semester Language, or 1st semester of another Language, unless req for mjr (BA Second Language) | 3-5 |
| COMS 210 or 246 | 3 | COMS 355 | 3 |
| COMS 207, 210, 232, or 246 | 3 | COMS Elective 300+ | 3 |
| 15 | 15-17 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| COMS 356 | 3 | Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 | 3 |
| COMS Elective 300+ | 3 | COMS Elective 300+ | 3 |
| Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)030 | 3 | COMS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Ethical Communication Behavior Course1 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| COMS Elective 300+ | 3 | COMS 496 (Capstone Requirement) | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours2 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 120-123 | |||
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See degree requirements for list of eligible courses.
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Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through Core 34, degree, major, second area of study, and/or elective hours. Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study. Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor.
Please note:
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.
Notes:
* - This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
** - This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.
*** - This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34:Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.