Communication Studies - Applied Leadership Emphasis, BS


Program Description

Communication Studies majors learn human interactions and skills including: public speaking, academic writing, relationship maintenance and ethical strategies. This scholarship results in an environment in which lifelong learners thrive. We offer 5 different degree emphases, and a degree completion program. Come learn alongside our award-winning faculty as we prepare you to enter the workforce upon graduation.  Utah Tech University Communication Studies graduates are skilled, knowledgeable, and prepared to create their own path for success. Join us in our pursuit to understand how human interaction affects the world we live in today.


Admission Requirements

Students must be admitted to Utah Tech University including submitting previous college transcripts to the Registrar’s Office before they will be considered for admission to the Communication Studies program. Departmental approval is required prior to formally declaring communication as a major. Students are admitted to the Communication Studies baccalaureate program upon completion of the following admission requirements:

1.        Cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) or higher

2.        Completion of a Communication Studies Program admission application

3.        Consultation with a Communication Studies Advisor

Students may self-declare “pre-Communication Studies” (BS-CMST-P) as their major before completing the consultation with a Communication Advisor.

Advisement

Students will consult with the Communication Department advisor who will review the student's current academic status, explain degree requirements, and assist in creating a degree completion plan.  Students must submit a program admission application with their advisor to declare a major.  Upon nearing degree completion, the student must again meet with the advisor to go over the graduation checklist and sign the graduation audit.  Advisors provide an important resource in helping to stay on track toward academic goals throughout the Communication course of study.

Academic Requirements

To remain in the Communication baccalaureate program, students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 (C) or better. Students are also required to achieve not less than a C in each lower- and upper-division core communication class. If a student does not achieve this level in any core class, s/he will be required to take it again until the standard is met.


Program Curriculum

120 credits 

Utah Tech General Education Requirements

All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.

General Education Core Requirements
English3-7
Mathematics3-5
American Institutions3-6
Life Sciences3-10
Physical Sciences3-5
Fine Arts3
Literature/Humanities3
Social & Behavioral Sciences3
Exploration 3-5

Communication Studies Core Requirements 

COMM 1010Elements of Effective Communication3
COMM 1270Critical Thinking and Communicating (SS)3
COMM 2060Communication Theory (SS, GC)3
COMM 2110Interpersonal Communication (SS, GC)3
COMM 2120Small Group Communication3
COMM 2700Voice and Civility in Public Discourse3
COMM 3190Intercultural Communication (SS, GC)3
COMM 3510Ethics in Communication3
COMM 4900RCommunication Internship3

Applied Leadership Emphasis Requirements 

COMM 2710Communication Principles of Mentorship3
COMM 3330Negotiations and Bargaining3
COMM 3850Organizational Communication and System Dynamics3
COMM 4050Leadership and High Performance Teams3
COMM 4500Communication and Conflict3
Complete a minimum of 12 credits from the following:12
Public Speaking
Nonverbal Communication
Survey of Dispute Resolution
Mediation and Negotiation
Gender Communication
Special Topics in Communication
Mediation Practicum
Period/Topic Studies: Gender in Literature
Foundations of Effective Mentoring for Peer Coaches
Foundations of Effective Tutoring
Gender, Race and Class in Media
Management & Organizations
Organizational Behavior
Introduction to Recreation and Sport Management
Event Management
Emerging Leaders
and Emerging Leaders Lab
Student Leadership Development
and Student Leadership Development Lab

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits (1000 and above).
  2. Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
  3. Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
  4. Cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher.
  5. Grade C or higher in each Core Discipline Requirement course.