The Communication major provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, manage, and evaluate communication processes involving individuals, groups, and the public. Graduates develop strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills as well as an advanced ability to analyze and critique messages, behaviors, and media. Major options include Business and Organizational Communication, Digital and Mass Communication, Healthcare Communication, Human Communication, and Sport Communication. An academic advisor can assist you in determining the best option to help you reach your career goals. If you’re interested in adding our major, please use the online application form.

Degree Requirements

120 Credit Hours (EXCLUDES: KHP service courses, EXP courses, and remedial courses)

Complete all UK Core requirements, Graduation Writing, BA or BS requirements, one statistics course, and 42 Hours at the 300 level or above 2.00 cumulative GPA and 2.00 major GPA required to graduate

Pre-Major Requirements—15 Hours

Composition and Communication I
Composition and Communication II
COM 101—Introduction to Communications
COM 252—Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
COM 249—Mass Media and Mass Culture

Concentrations

Business and Organizational Communication

Major Requirements—21 Hours
Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (COM 326 or 351)
COM 325—Introduction to Organizational Communication

Choose Three

COM 399—Internship in Communication
COM 425—Communication, Negotiation and Conflict
COM 525—Advanced Issues in Organizational Communication
COM 535—Risk and Crisis Communication
COM 581—Teamwork and Leadership in Organizations

6 additional hours at COM 325+ level

Cognate–15 Hours

COM 315—Understanding Workplace Communication in a Diverse Society

12 additional hours at 300+ level outside COM major

Digital and Mass Communication

Major Requirements–21 Hours
Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (COM 326 or 351)
COM 352—Interpersonal Communication and Social Media
COM 449—Mass Media and Social Influence
COM 453—Digital and Mass Communication Media Literacy
COM 553—Critical Analysis of Communication and Persuasion in Popular Culture

6 additional hours at COM 325+ level

Cognate–15 Hours

COM 312—Learning Intercultural Communication Through Media and Film

12 additional hours at 300+ level outside COM major

Healthcare Communication

Major Requirements–21 Hours
Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (COM 326 or 351)
COM 471—Introduction to Health Communication
COM 482—Studies in Persuasion
COM 571—Interpersonal Communication in Health Contexts
COM 572—Health Communication Campaigns and Communities
6 additional hours at COM 325+ level

Cognate–15 Hours

COM 311—Patient-Provider Communication

12 additional hours at 300+ level outside COM major

Human Communication

Major Requirements–21 Hours 
Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (COM 326 or 351)
9 hours COM 325+ level
9 hours COM 400+ level

Cognate–15 Hours

15 hours at 300+ level outside COM major

Sport Communication 

Major Requirements—21 Hours
Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (COM 326 or 351)
COM 327— Communication and Sport

Choose Three

COM 353—Technology-Mediated Communication in Sport
COM 426—Sport Communication and Analytics
COM 460—Sport Industries and Audiences
COM 563—Critical Analysis of Sport Media and Society

6 additional hours at COM 325+ level

Cognate–15 Hours at 300+ level outside COM major