College of Communications

Communication Studies BA

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Communication Studies graduates should display self-awareness of their own communication competence across a variety of communication settings (interpersonal, small group, organization, and intercultural).
  • Communication Studies graduates should exhibit lower communication apprehension in a variety of communication contexts.
  • Communication Studies graduates should be able to identify the basic elements of an argument, advance a cogent argument, apply basic tests of evidence, and identify fallacies in reasoning.
  • Communication Studies majors should possess a basic understanding of major theories, models, concepts, principles, and processes of human communication.
  • Communication Studies graduates should possess a basic understanding of fundamental principles of research methods and experimental design.
  • Communication Studies graduates should be able to generate and present clear, coherent messages, using appropriate proof and supporting materials, in a variety of communication contexts.
  • Communication Studies graduates should communicate in ethically appropriate, culturally sensitive ways.

 

*Retrieved from AMS February 16, 2024. For the most up-to-date information, please contact the program.