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Bachelor of Arts in Communications

A Communications degree provides undergraduates with a distinct working knowledge of Communication theories and hands-on training in selected studies in  Public Relations and Journalism

The Bachelor of Arts in Communications presents a combination of theoretical knowledge and analytical skill oriented to the recognition and solution of communication problems as they occur in their various forms and within diverse contexts and media; students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in related activity and production courses as well as internships; they may concentrate their study in either Public Relations or Journalism. The general emphasis is upon breadth and flexibility in preparation for a diversity of career opportunities. Students are expected to have completed the equivalent of 2 years of college coursework (including lower division General Education requirements and computer competency) prior to applying for admission.

Students complete the equivalent of 2 years of coursework at a community college prior to applying for admission. Transfer courses will include all lower division general education requirements, and students are advised to have all general education coursework certified. It is recommended that all lower division general education requirements be completed prior to admission to ensure timely completion of the program.

Major Requirements

General Core Requirements (26 units):

Lower Division Required Courses
 COMM 200: Communications Major and Career Planning (to be taken at CSUB)
 MEA 100: Mass Media & Society (to be taken at COC)

 Upper Division Required Course (20 units)
 COMM 304: Technical and Report Writing
 COMM 309: Theories of Communication
 COMM 315: Mass Media Law
 COMM 490: Senior Seminar

 Completion of an Area of Emphasis (20 units)
 Public Relations
 COMM 206: Issues and Practices in Journalism
 COMM 305: Public Relations
 COMM 350: Public Relations Strategies and Tactics
 COMM 432: Case Studies in Public Relations
 
or

 Journalism
 COMM 206: Issues and Practices in Journalism
 COMM 306: Journalism & Report Writing
 COMM 311: Feature Writing
 COMM 404: Public Affairs Reporting

 Communications Studies Courses (10 units)
 COMM 360: Gender and Communication
 COMM 370: Intercultural Communication
 COMM 376: Interpersonal Communication
 COMM 378: Film Aesthetics and Criticism
 COMM 407: Mass Media & Society
 COMM 460: History of Film
 
 Elective Courses (10 units)
 Two courses from the departmental offerings

 Upper Division General Education (15 units)
 Theme 1: Natural Sciences and Technology
 Theme 2: Arts and Humanities
 Theme 3: Social and Behavioral Sciences

 Gender, Race, Ethnicity Requirement (5 units)
 COMM 360, 370, ENGL 370, 420, or SOC 327

 Minor Requirement (20 units)
 English Literature, Children’s Literature, or Sociology