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B.A. PROGRAM
Objectives of the Program
- to expand skills and understandings of verbal and nonverbal discourse, and critical
appreciation of the human values of symbolic communication
- to advance knowledge concerning the functions, processes, and effects of communication
- to apply communication to the task of coping with the problems of modern society
- to encourage more active participation in the affairs of a free society
To implement these objectives the program provides coursework spanning all aspects of
the art and science of human communication.
Program Goals for Majors
Upon completion of a program the student should:
- Understand the basic principles of human communication in personal and public settings.
- Understand and comprehend the uses of human communication.
- Be able to analyze and adapt to communicative interaction among individuals and groups.
- Be able to use effective and affective communication skills for desirable social and
professional outcomes.
- Be able to apply the tools of communication analysis and criticism to speaking/listening
situations.
- Be able to develop skills of independent discovery for continued self-education.
NEW MAJOR: Communication Studies
The Communication Studies Bachelor of Arts degree program, which becomes effective Fall
of 1999, is a 45-credit program of study. Students may declare Pre-COMM as a major
at any time, but to be admitted to the Communication Studies major, students must complete
COMM 20000, Foundations of Communication. A 2.25 GPA is required in all COMM
coursework for graduation. See course descriptions for futher
description of the courses.
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Major Requirements
Core Requirements:
| COMM |
15000 |
Theory and Practice of Oral Discourse |
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20000 |
Foundations of Communication |
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25902 |
Communication Theory |
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30000 |
Communication Research Methods |
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A COMM diversity Class
(COMM 26000, COMM 35852,
or COMM 35912) |
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46000 |
Senior Seminar |
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Select One Track:
| Interpersonal |
20001, 35550, 40001, 45959 |
| Organizational |
25863, 35860, 35864, 45865 |
| Public |
25464, 45154, 45007*, 45902 |
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Electives:
15 hours, 12 of which must be upper-division (Note: this allows for
completion of a second track, if desired). A writing intensive* class must be
included in electives, if not part of track selected above. Only 6 hours of 45902,
45196, and 45093 combined may count in the 12 upper division COMM hours.
Students must earn 121
total credits for graduation (42 of these must be upper division).
Requirement Sheets
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
Two Year Plans Based on Catalog years
Fall 1999-Summer
2002
Fall 2002 to
Present
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MINOR
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12 |
| COMM |
15000 |
Theory and
Practice of Oral Discourse |
3 |
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20001 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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25863 |
Business and Professional
Speaking |
3 |
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26000 |
Criticism and Public Discourse |
3 |
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25464 |
Argumentation |
3 |
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25902 |
Communication Process |
3 |
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Plus 12 hours in COMM courses, at least 9 must be upper
division |
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12 |
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24 |
A GPA of 2.25 for all coursework above is required for graduation.
Minor Requirement Sheets
Prior
to 1999
1999-Present
Student Groups
KENT COMMUNICATION SOCIETY
The Kent Communication Society is an academic and social organization. The Society's
main goal is to inform students about the field and curriculum of Communication Studies.
The Kent Communication Society seeks to provide information about the university,
graduation requirements for communication majors, and post-graduation options. The Society
accomplishes these tasks through well-informed, elected representatives who have a genuine
interest in the future of the Kent Communication Society, the School of Communication
Studies, and Kent State University. |
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| LAMBDA PI ETA,
NATIONAL COMMUNICATION HONORARY 
Kristopher Carter receives recognition for being eligible for
Lambda Pi Eta |
The Upsilon Chapter of Lambda
Pi Eta (LPH), a national honor society (now officially affiliated with the NCA, the National Communication Association), selects the
academically top undergraduate majors. Named for the classical Greek concepts of logos,
pathos, and ethos, the honorary fosters excellence in communication and encourages
graduate study. Over 100 members have been inducted to date into the Kent Chapter.
Our officers and advisor have been active participants in each National Meeting of LPH at
the NCA conference. |
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