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 KU Core Goals, please visit the KU Core website.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication/BA Writing I)1 | 3 | ENGL 102 (Goal 2.1 Written Communication/BA Writing II) | 3 |
| 1st Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 | 2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 |
| First Year Seminar (Goal 1.1 Critical Thinking) | 3 | COMS 207 or 232 | 3 |
| COMS 130 or 131 (Goal 2.2 Communication, Major Requirement)2 | 3 | Goal 3 Natural Science | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 1 | BA Laboratory/Field Experience (LFE) | 1-2 |
| 15 | 15-16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| 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 |
| Goal 3 Social Science | 3 | Goal 4.1 US Diversity | 3 |
| COMS 210, 244, or 246 (Major Requirement) | 3 | COMS 355 | 3 |
| COMS 210, 244, 246, 207, or 232 (Major Requirement) | 3 | Goal 3 Arts and Humanities | 3 |
| Goal 1.2 Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | COMS Elective 300+ (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| 15 | 15-17 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Goal 5 Social Responsibility and Ethics | 3 | Goal 4.2 Global Awareness | 3 |
| COMS 356 | 3 | COMS Elective 300+ (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| COMS Elective 300+ (Major Requirement) | 3 | COMS Elective 300+ (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Ethical Communication Behavior course5 | 3 | COMS 496 (Goal 6 Integration & Creativity, Major Requirement) | 3 |
| COMS Elective 300+ (Major Requirement) | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours6 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 120-123 | |||
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The BA requires completion of two courses of collegiate-level writing instruction. Students who test out of Composition will still need to complete ENGL 102 (or equivalent) and one additional Goal 2.1 course.
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The COMS 130/COMS 131 requirement can also be fulfilled by exemption.
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COMS 356 is required for the major and requires admission to the major in order to be able to enroll.
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Visit this website for a list of courses that fulfill the BA Quantitative Reasoning requirement.
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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 KU core, 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.
The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one KU Core Goal. However, overlap of a KU Core course with a major or degree-specific requirement is allowed. Overlapping is recommended to allow more opportunities to explore other majors and/or minors.